Expert Citizens Community
Your Experience Matters
Expert Citizens are a community interest company built by and for people with lived experience. We exist because we care about people and the world we live in. Our belief is that we can make a difference and that everyone has potential. We understand that everyone has an individual experience and treat each other with respect and dignity. Everyone is welcomed with kindness, humility, and love. We challenge perceptions through honesty with ourselves and each other. Our belief is that fun is a key part of relationships and helps to build trust, creativity and openness.
Our goal is that systems are led by the people they are designed to serve for the collective interest of society.
The Expert Citizens Community act as a support network for each other, engaging in team building and promoting healthy lifestyles.
We use our voice to raise awareness of multiple needs, reduce stigma, and challenge stereotypes. As ambassadors of lived experience, we encourage decision-makers to listen, learn, and then lead systems change in local services to make them even better.
Our offer
Attend our weekly coffee morning
Meet new people & build new friendships
Take part in fun activities & team building
Free training & personal development
Peer mentoring & community research opportunities
Fully reimbursed travel expenses
Contact us
If you would like to get involved or would like to find out more about what we do and what we can offer, fill in the contact form opposite and one of our team will contact you for an informal chat.
Or if you prefer you can email us at: volunteer@expertcitizens.org.uk or via post to:
Expert Citizens CIC, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street,
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD
Email: info@expertcitizens.org.uk