Aim
The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charitable trust. Our aim is to promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate.
Challenge
The 2001 General Election saw the lowest turnout since 1918. Less than six out of every ten eligible voters in the UK were involved in choosing the Country's government.
Whatever the reasons, disaffection is a problem that must be addressed. It is not healthy for a democracy to have such disillusion felt for its institutions. The challenge for the future is to realise the potential of democratic participation - and democracy in practice empowers us to shape our own lives.
The Institute was established in 1992 by the then Speaker of the House, the
Rt Hon. Bernard Weatherill MP.
The work of the Institute is made possible through the support of a wide
range of organisations.