At BuildingCitizen Network Together in early 2022 Simon Duffy and James Lock discussed the development of Citizen Network and its current approach to membership and explored with members from all around the world next steps for its development.

1. What does it mean to be a
Citizen Network Member?
James Lock & Simon Duffy

2. A quick history of Citizen Network so far…
● 2015 Inspired by the ideals of inclusion we decide to begin
● 2016 Launched with free membership for groups and individuals
● 2016 Website and newsletter to share information and encourage action
● 2019 CitizenFeast we agree to create a global body to support the network
● 2020 Creation of Citizen Network Osk - global non-profit coop
● 2021 Merger of Centre for Welfare Reform and Citizen Network websites
● 2022 The next chapter…

3. 800+ individuals - 220 groups - 5 focused networks

4. But what does it REALLY
mean to be a member of
Citizen Network beyond
getting a newsletter?

7. Peer support at the
heart of everything
How do we help
people to share their
unique creativity?
How do we take share
action to change the
world?
How do we share
inspiration, problems
and useful information?
How do we organise
economically to be more
effective and sustain our work?