The Member Forum is an opportunity to come together, hear about Citz’s plans, meet new staff members, share ideas and connect with each other. This is your space to get more insight into Cardboard Citizens and have your voice heard – so whether you have been a Member with us for years, or are completely new, come along and find out more! We’d love to see as many people involved as possible.

Got a suggestion or idea for the Member Reps? Email them at memberreps@cardboardcitizens.org.uk.

We're pleased to announce we have won a Digital Culture Network Award for More Than One Story in the Digital Content category.

To measure the impact of our project, we gathered data and creative insights, with highlights including exceeding our digital reach by 206% and seeing a 236% increase in website traffic compared to the previous year.

We’re also excited to share that More Than One Story was awarded Best Indie Feature Film at the Liverpool Indie Awards 2025, adding to our recent win at the Activists Without Borders Film Festival. 

We want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey. Read more about our awards below.

Lyn Gardner recently spent a day at Citz HQ, shadowing Rachel Jessica Angeli, our Membership Manager. From workshops to meeting our community of members and hearing from the staff, Lyn got to experience what makes Citz’s work unique.

A reminder that we are able to provide Trussel Trust foodbank vouchers if you are not already receiving them from another service. If you are interested in receiving a foodbank voucher, or would like to hear more about what this entails, please contact Rachel below.

Change of time! This online event runs every Monday 10am-12pm and is run by Member Gordon Booker Jr. It's an opportunity for Members to come together, share what they're working on and stay in touch throughout the week.

You can use the link below to sign on. 

Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health. If you are looking to improve your sleeping habits, join Lisa Askem for the next three weeks, where she will practice mindfulness and breathing exercises with you, to help you switch off.

Classes will be 60 mins, and begin with a chat and check in with your sleeping patterns. This practice will bring awareness to learning how to be present, understanding acceptance and much more. Use the link below to sign on.

For more information about Lisa Askem and The Sleep Better Community, click here.

Are you a young writer with a story to tell? Then the Young Playwrights Award may be for you!

The Royal Court is looking for exciting new voices, and want to help young people try new things to develop your skills. Winners will have their play performed at the Royal Court in July, and published by Nick Hern Books. 

You can also attend a free, in person workshop at the Royal Court on Tuesday 15 April to find out more.

Applications are now open for the I Am Change and Levels programmes, designed to support  underrepresented young adults (18-30) in London who are ready to transform their careers, businesses, and futures.

All our best wishes,
Team Citz

Team contact details

Aliyah (she/her) - Youth Engagement Manager
Aliyah@cardboardcitizens.org.uk
07549 792 148

Chris (he/him) - Artistic Director & Joint-CEO
chris@cardboardcitizens.org.uk

Jessie (she/her) - Head of Engagement 
Jessie@cardboardcitizens.org.uk

Rachel (she/her) - Membership Manager
rachel@cardboardcitizens.org.uk
07568 957 910