UK NGOs, think tanks and grassroots groups
A selection of organisations in the UK pushing for progressive change
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@kevinjgsmith.bsky.social
@wearepossible.bsky.social
Possible is a climate charity focused on positive climate action. Our vision: A zero carbon society, built by and for the people of the UK. Our mission: inspiring people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.
@timetobeout.bsky.social
We are Time To Be Out, a charity dedicated to supporting LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Every day, we provide help to people who’ve been forced to flee their home countries because of who they are and who they love.
@neonuk.bsky.social
Neon supports, strengthens, and helps social justice movements win. We do it through programmes, resources, support and networks.
@rfuk.bsky.social
Reunite Families UK (RFUK) is a lived experience non profit organisation supporting and advocating for people affected by UK spouse migration policy which is one of the harshest in the world Www.reunitefamiliesuk.co.uk hello@reunitefamiliesuk.co.uk
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
We campaign for a vibrant, inclusive democracy that puts power in the hands of the people. Reposts do not imply endorsement.
@inetoxford.bsky.social
Applying leading-edge thinking from social & physical sciences to major economic & social challenges. Starter pack to connect with our researchers ⇢ https://go.bsky.app/G4R3Gza
@autonomy-institute.bsky.social
Independent research institute rethinking economies in an age of crisis. Consultancy: helping firms run and evaluate shorter working week trials.
@cultureunstained.bsky.social
Campaigns and research organisation working for an end to fossil fuel funding of art and culture. cultureunstained.org
@asylummatters.bsky.social
A national charity working to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change.
@netpol.org
The Network for Police Monitoring is a coalition monitoring and resisting excessive, discriminatory and violent policing | Secure 📩: NetpolAdmin@protonmail.com
@inquest-org.bsky.social
⚖️INQUEST is an independent charity combining specialist support for bereaved people following a state related death, with campaigning for justice and change. 🎙️ Creators of the Unlawful Killing podcast
@adfreecities.bsky.social
A network of groups challenging corporate outdoor advertising and reclaiming public space for art, community and nature. Find us at www.adfreecities.org.uk & hello@adfreecities.org.uk Listen to the Adfree Cities podcast: https://bit.ly/3YKWoW8
@gmiau.bsky.social
We provide high-quality legal representation, support and hope to people experiencing immigration injustice throughout the North-West of England. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmiaunit/ Website: gmiau.org
@abundance-org.bsky.social
We are an action-research organisation, promoting public-common strategies to democratise the economy & realise a just socio-ecological transition for everyone. in-abundance.org
@wwattribution.bsky.social
Rapid attribution to uncover the influence of climate change on heatwaves, drought, wildfire, storms and floods.
@granthamicl.bsky.social
Our mission is to lead on world-class research, policy, training and innovation that supports effective action on climate change.
@transenvuk.bsky.social
The UK National Office of Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport and energy. Fighting for an affordable zero-emission transport system that benefits both people and the planet.
@sortitionnow.bsky.social
Sign the petition: www.858.org.uk/house-of-citizens-petition It's been over 858 years since King Henry II introduced juries. Finish the job: Replace the House of Lords with a House of Citizens. www.858.org.uk www.sortitionfoundation.org
@antislavery.org
We are Anti-Slavery International - the world's oldest human rights organisation. Working towards freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere, always.
@z2ktrust.bsky.social
Anti-poverty charity working to end UK poverty together with people who experience it. Join us: https://bit.ly/Z2K-mailing-list https://linktr.ee/z2k.trust
@fnlab.bsky.social
Nonprofit research initiative. Making new common sense futurenarrrativeslab.org
@campaignfdj.bsky.social
A UK-wide campaign run by Disabled people, for Disabled people, run by a local charity @inclusionbarnet.bsky.social Join our campaign for updates: https://www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk/sign_up_to_support
@actbuildchange.com
Training the next generation of community organisers to act collectively, build power and change the world. https://actbuildchange.start.page/
@unchecked-uk.bsky.social
We make the case for common-sense protections that improve people’s lives and enable UK businesses to thrive.
@clesthinkdo.bsky.social
CLES is the national organisation for local economies. We're working towards a future where local economies benefit people, place and the planet. 🔗 cles.org.uk
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
We campaign for a more independent, accountable & democratic media, where diversity, ethical journalism & public good come before the private gain of a few media moguls. Join the movement to fix the UK's broken media system: mediareform.org.uk
@38degrees.bsky.social
People-powered campaigning for a fairer, more sustainable UK 🧡 Start your petition 👉 http://38d.gs/oOo Media enquiries 📧 press@38degrees.org.uk
@healingjusticeldn.bsky.social
Creating Capacity for Transformation. PoC healing & health via community repair, dignity, access & liberation practice 🌱✨
@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social
We teach children about food and improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school.
@taxjustice.net
We believe our tax systems are our most powerful tools for creating a just society that gives equal weight to the needs of everyone. Every day, we inspire and equip people and governments to reprogramme their tax systems. taxjustice.net
@migrantsrights.bsky.social
Migrants’ Rights Network is a UK campaigning charity that stands in solidarity with all migrants in their fight for rights and justice. https://linktr.ee/migrantsrightsnetwork
@connectedbydata.org
The campaign for communities to have a powerful say on data and AI, to help create an equitable and sustainable world. connectedbydata.org
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
Making data & AI work for people & society. Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://nuffieldfoundation.tfaforms.net/149
@gfsc.community
Technology for community liberation 🏳️⚧️ https://gfsc.community https://gfsc.studio Fedi: @gfsc@social.gfsc.studio Discord: http://discord.gfsc.studio Posts by @kim.town
@jrct.bsky.social
A Quaker grant-making organisation supporting those who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
@enstatelessness.bsky.social
Committed to ending #statelessness & ensuring that people living in Europe without a nationality are protected. Visit www.statelessness.eu to find out more about our work.
@helenbamber.bsky.social
We are a human rights charity. We give survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
@asylumaid.bsky.social
We provide legal advice and representation on behalf of asylum seekers and refugees. http://asylumaid.org.uk Now part of @helenbamber.bsky.social
@opportunitygreen.org
Opportunity Green is tackling climate change with law, policy and economics to achieve equity, justice, and accountability. https://www.opportunitygreen.org/
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social
Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world Community guidelines 👉http://soilassociation.co/3EmLtsK
@just-stopoil.bsky.social
🎉 Demand 1: No New Oil and Gas Licences - WON 🔥 Demand 2: Just Stop Oil by 2030 🧡 We need a Fossil Fuel Treaty. Part of the A22 Network linktr.ee/JustStopOil
@extinctionrebellion.uk
Demanding fair, transparent change to secure the future of all life on Earth → JOIN US ➤Act Now ➤Tell The Truth ➤Decide Together #XRUK #RebelForLife https://linktr.ee/xrebellionuk
@campaigncc.bsky.social
Based in the UK, we bring people together to push for urgent action to prevent the catastrophic destabilisation of global climate, as linked to other social justice issues. We have an active trade union group.
@londoncycling.bsky.social
🚲 Registered charity with 20,000+ members & supporters making cycling in London safe and enjoyable for everyone
@quaker.org.uk
Faith community grounded in stillness. We believe in working together to create a more just, equal and peaceful world. Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ. www.quaker.org.uk
@thetcpa.bsky.social
Challenging, inspiring and supporting people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. www.tcpa.org.uk
@womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social
The UK's leading feminist economics think tank. We put feminism into economics and economics into feminism. Press queries: press@wbg.org.uk wbg.org.uk
@detentionaction.bsky.social
Human rights charity on the frontline of immigration detention in the UK, providing direct support and campaigning for change. detentionaction.org.uk
@centreforlondon.bsky.social
We are London’s think tank. A voice for all London is, and could be. Follow us for urban policy updates, London policy discourse and insight into our research. https://centreforlondon.org/
@green-alliance.org.uk
Independent think tank working to accelerate political action for a green and prosperous UK. Visit our website, listen to our podcast and read our blog 👇 https://linktr.ee/greenallianceuk
@foescot.bsky.social
We’re a climate campaigning organisation and part of the largest grassroots environmental network in the world ✊
@friends-earth.bsky.social
💚 The UK's largest grassroots environmental community We want to change the 🌍 for good Friends of the Earth The Printworks, 139 Clapham Road https://linktr.ee/friends_earth
@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
We protect the planet and promote peace 🌍☮️ Take action with us 👉 greenpeace.org.uk
@carefull.bsky.social
Exploring care in a new economy, from @ruthhannan.bsky.social & @hannahwebster.bsky.social. Get in touch: hello@carefull.uk www.carefulleconomy.co.uk
@thefinancelab.bsky.social
The Finance Innovation Lab builds power to transform the financial system for people and planet.
@keepournhspublic.bsky.social
We campaign for a publicly and fully funded/provided/accountable NHS, and against NHS privatisation. bio.site/keepournhspublic
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social
We are a UK network seriously concerned about #AirPollution’s impact on children’s health. All welcome, not just mums. Media: email hello@mumsforlungs.org
@debtjustice.bsky.social
We’re campaigning to end unjust debt and the poverty and inequality it perpetuates. #CancelTheDebt #DebtJustice Formerly Jubilee Debt Campaign
@aviddetention.bsky.social
Membership network for volunteer visitors to immigration detention. Helping those detained in removal centres, STHF & prisons across UK.
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
Millionaires fighting inequality. To move money from the rich & create political economies where wealth does not mean power. UK sister of Patriotic Millionaires patrioticmillionaires.uk
@globaljusticenow.bsky.social
We campaign in solidarity with social movements to fight the causes of poverty and injustice. Join us: http://globaljustice.org.uk/stay-informed
@waronwant.bsky.social
War on Want fights the root causes of poverty and human rights violations, as part of the worldwide movement for global justice. Find out more & take action: waronwant.org/updates
@commoncause.bsky.social
Common Cause is a non-profit that works to champion and reflect in our culture the human values that underpin our care for one another and our living planet.
@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
We design ownership models for a democratic and sustainable economy. http://common-wealth.org linktr.ee/common.wealth
@naamoduk.bsky.social
We are a movement of Jews in the UK seeking to end our community's support for Israel's occupation and apartheid. naamod.org.uk
@endfuelpoverty.bsky.social
Lower energy bills. Energy efficient homes. Cleaner energy.
@refugeesathome.bsky.social
We connect people with a spare room in their home to refugees and people seeking asylum who are in need of somewhere to stay. www.refugeesathome.org
@transformjustice.bsky.social
Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open, and compassionate justice system. 🎙️ Podcast | 👁️ Insights | 👥 Community
@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
The Equality Network is a leading Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity
@positivemoneyuk.bsky.social
Shifting power from big banks to people, and working to redesign our economic system for social justice and a liveable planet. positivemoney.org
@agenda-alliance.bsky.social
We are bold, ambitious feminists, working to end the cycle of harm so all women and girls can thrive. Our mission is to change systems and services to better support women and girls at the sharpest edge of adversity. https://www.agendaalliance.org
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.
@ipprnorth.bsky.social
We're the leading think-tank based in the North丨Developing bold, progressive ideas to empower England’s regions丨21 years of independent research & influence
@stopfundinghate.bsky.social
Don't hate the media - change the media. We're engaging with advertisers to make media hate unprofitable. Join us: https://mailchi.mp/stopfundinghate.info/sign-up
@hopenothate.org.uk
The UK’s leading campaign group against the far right | Promoted by Nick Lowles on behalf of HOPE not hate LTD at 167-169 Great Portland St, 5th Floor, W1W 5PF. 🔗 https://hopenothate.org
@futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. https://www.futureeconomy.scot
@migrantvoice.bsky.social
We are a migrant-led national organisation empowering migrants to speak out, challenge perceptions and change public debate, in the media and to policymakers. Offices in London, Glasgow and Birmingham.
@4refugeewomen.bsky.social
We support women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives on their own terms. www.refugeewomen.co.uk #WelcomeEveryWoman #SetHerFree #SistersNotStrangers
@praxisprojects.bsky.social
Fighting for migrant rights since 1983. We give advice, provide support, and campaign so that migrants & refugees in the UK can live with safety, dignity & respect. https://linktr.ee/praxis_uk
@cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
City by city, community by community, we're building a more welcoming UK for people seeking sanctuary. Wherever you live or work there are ways to get involved. https://linktr.ee/cityofsanctuaryuk
@weownit.org.uk
After 40 years, privatisation of our public services has failed. It's time for public ownership. We use it, we pay for it, We Own It. https://weownit.org.uk/people-not-profit https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/donate
@taxjusticeuk.bsky.social
A better tax system that benefits everyone in the UK. Sister organisation of @taxjusticenet.bsky.social Sign up to our weekly newsletter: http://bit.ly/3OcVzQa https://taxjustice.uk/
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish. https://www.jrf.org.uk/
@cpaguk.bsky.social
Child Poverty Action Group is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK.
@are-official.bsky.social
Shaping policy, challenging discrimination and delivering projects to end racial inequality in the UK across education, employment, enterprise & criminal justice
@irrnews.bsky.social
The IRR's online news service on anti-racism & social justice issues in UK & Europe. Our journal is Race & Class ▶ https://bit.ly/raceandclass Donate to the IRR ▶ http://irr.org.uk/donate For more info ▶ https://linktr.ee/instituteracerelations
@acornunion.bsky.social
The union for the community. From housing to public transport, we use collective action to transform our communities and our country. Together we win! https://linktr.ee/acornunion
@generationrent.bsky.social
The voice of private renters. We campaign to make our homes safe, secure and affordable. Team behind #VentYourRent and #HomesNotHotels https://linktr.ee/GenerationRentUK
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
An independent, non-partisan think tank focused on the causes and consequences of economic inequality, with a particular interest in top pay. highpaycentre.org/subscribe/
@ippr.bsky.social
IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
@fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social
Fighting #FuelPoverty for an affordable, sustainable & democratic energy system #EnergyForAll. https://energyforall.org.uk/get-involved.html
@platform1983.bsky.social
✊🏽✊🏼✊🏿 Uniting workers, communities and movements for climate justice since 1983. Research // Arts // Organising platformlondon.org
@neweconomics.bsky.social
Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.
@gndrising.bsky.social
We're a movement of young people fighting for climate justice. Are you with us? Promoted by Green New Deal Rising, 144 Cambridge Heath Rd, E1 5QJ linktr.ee/gndrising