Everyday People Making Change

Are you fed up with the state of UK Politics? Maybe you're frustrated about issues you think can't be changed? Everyday People Making Change, a brand new podcast from Citizens UK, is for you. Join us for each episode and hear stories from neighbours, friends, faith leaders, students, teachers and others across communities who have made monumental change using the tools of Community Organising. From winning millions of pounds in mental health provision funding, to convincing Nando's to introduce halal food and City Airport to pay all its workers a real Living Wage. Listen up and let our guests' stories convince you that change is possible when everyday people take action together for the common good.This series is hosted by Citizens UK's experts in Community Organising and Communications; Jonathan Cox, Dilraj Kaur and Sylvie Pope, and Dr Jason Pandya-Wood from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia. As well as unpacking each story, these episodes will explore different theories and maxims related to the craft of Community Organising and equip you with the tools you need to start making change with Citizens UK. Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org. Follow us on social media @CitizensUK using the hashtags #EverydayPeopleMakingChange #CitizensUKPodcast. And don’t forget to like and subscribe on your favourite listening platform!

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Everyday People Making Change

Toilet Triumph!

August 24, 2022 • Citizens UK • Season 1 • Episode 2

Would you ever dare to give politicians food and drink at an event…with no bathrooms? How about respectfully wrapping up their invites in toilet paper? Be inspired by the remarkable story of how community leaders from 15 diverse organisations won their campaign to reinstate accessible public toilets in Hove Cemetery through strategic and creative actions.

Our hosts chat to Frida Gustafsson, the former Community Organiser for Brighton and Hove Citizens, and Sandra Walker and Michael Austin from Brighton Progressive Synagogue. They unpack how, after 7 previous years of no luck, this brand-new alliance helped Councillors understand the deep and discriminatory impacts of the issue on many affected communities, and persuaded them to fund the change needed.

Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org or tag us on social media @CitizensUK. And don’t forget to like and subscribe!