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The Citizenship Foundation is an independent education and participation charity in the UK. Our vision is of a just society in which everyone has the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to engage effectively in their communities.
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What is citizenship education and why teach it?

"Citizenship education is about enabling citizens to make their own decisions and to take responsibility for their own lives…" More about citizenship education >>

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Calling KS2 teachers in Birmingham and London

There is still time to book your FREE half-day training and set up the Go-Givers Make a Difference Challenge in your school.

Join us on the 10K London Run

We have 12 guaranteed places, so why not run with us on 6 July? More about the 10K London Run >>

Free resources for financial capability

Fun and interactive tools for learning about financial capability and economic citizenship, and guides to basic personal finance.

Free money to start a charity

Join our Giving Nation Challenge and get £50 so start a social enterprise in your school.

Business Partners

We depend on central support from our business partners and leading trusts in order to develop innovative programmes and independent research.
The valued partners who enable the development of our citizenship education projects >>

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