Bringing citizenship education to life.
We make it possible for state schools across the UK to deliver inspiring democratic education that brings citizenship to life and empowers their young people to take part in society.
Join above to access our free resources and transformative programmes for primary and secondary schools today!
Programme Spotlight
Citizenship Workshops
An inspiring corporate volunteering opportunity that brings Citizenship education to life for young people.
Mock Trials
Immersive legal education experiences that build vital civic skills for state school students.
Make a Difference Challenge
A child-led social action programme that empowers some of our youngest citizens.
About us
Working across the UK, we deliver learning experiences that light the spark of active citizenship from an early age. From understanding our courts and human rights to information literacy and navigating the age of AI we bring citizenship to life focusing on skills-building, relevance and interactive lessons and programmes.
Established in 1989 by Lord Phillips OBE and a group of democracy education experts, we specialise in civic literacy and linking political, media, economic and legal education to real-world contexts for 5-18 year olds through interactive learning programmes.
Our charity helped define the UK citizenship curriculum and is one of the largest providers of legal education for 5-18 year olds.
Find out more about our programmes and the basics of citizenship education.
Lesson and assembly packs
Register to use our free resource library for primary and secondary schools! Access over 200 lessons and assemblies that support citizenship learning, SMSC and PSHE in your school or college.
Support us
Whether as volunteer, donor or organisational partner, your support helps us create informed, empowered and confident young citizens.