IT'S TIME FOR A DEMOCRACY FIT FOR THE 21st CENTURY
Together, we are building a democracy where people have more influence over the decisions that affect our lives, more power and resources to improve our communities and more ability to elect and hold our politicians and governments to account.
WHAT IS THE DEMOCRACY NETWORK?
We are a network of people and organisations working on issues of power, democracy and voice in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are working to build a stronger democracy by connecting people and supporting collaboration, increasing knowledge, skills and resources, and coordinating effective influencing strategies and action.
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We are a network of people and organisations working on issues of power, democracy and voice in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are working to build a stronger democracy by connecting people and supporting collaboration, increasing knowledge, skills and resources, and coordinating effective influencing strategies and action.
CONNECTING & COLLABORATING
Developing a trusted, effective and diverse network of individuals and organisations; connecting people through events, networking activities and information sharing.
SHARING & LEARNING
Increasing the knowledge, skills, resources and impact of our members and the wider sector via training, peer learning, skills sharing and resource coordination.
SUPPORTING THE SECTOR
Supporting people and organisations working on democracy to thrive by responding to needs and challenges, increasing resources into the sector and providing strategic support.
INFLUENCING & TAKING ACTION
Expanding the influence of the network and its members through coordinated action, to achieve tangible policy changes, and increased public and political support for a stronger democracy.
Party Conference Events 2024
With conference season well underway, see some of our top picks from the three major party conferences, highlighting events that we think will be of particular interest to those in…
Final reflections on my time as Democracy Network Director
As I write my last few emails and have my final few meetings as Director of the Democracy Network, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the last…
Discrimination is a danger to democracy: attacks on minoritised communities in the election period must end now
This blog argues that actions from across the political spectrum during the election period that have targeted people and groups affected by intersecting forms of inequality is dangerous for democracy.
The myth of scarcity
The fight for a better democracy ranges from electoral reform and devolution of power, to reform of the Lords and a proper written constitution. But what is often overlooked is…
Say hello to our new steering group!
We are incredibly excited to share the news that we have elected our new Steering Group, who will guide the work of the network.
A democracy fit for climate action: Insights on Earth Day
Tackling the climate crisis requires big changes to how we do things. And this means changes to how we do politics too.
