Citizens in Power Network
CIP Network, image by James Allan
Trinity Community Arts is proud to announce its participation in The Citizens in Power Network as part of our work with Citizens for Culture.
The Citizens in Power Network (2025–2027) is a pioneering initiative designed to reimagine decision-making in the cultural and creative sectors and beyond. It brings together organisations, local government, and practitioners to explore how communities can take the lead in shaping their creative and cultural lives.
Cultural decision-making has historically been dominated by privileged groups. This new network is rooted in a clear belief: decision-making processes should reflect the diversity of the people they impact. Citizens in Power will embrace democratic models such as citizens’ assemblies and citizens’ juries, ensuring that those who live, work, or stay in a place have a voice in shaping culture.
Joining the network aligns with Trinity’s ongoing commitment to increasing community power through creativity in Bristol. Through Citizens for Culture, we are working to support cultural participation and decision-making that is more inclusive, representative, and community-led. We’re excited to collaborate with partners across the UK and contribute to shaping the future of the Citizens in Power Network.
Network members:
- Birmingham Museums Trust, Citizens’ Jury: Rob Lewis, Rosie Barker, Sara Wajid MBE, Zak Mensah
- Citizens for Culture, West of England: Anjali Prashar-Savoie (Trinity Community Arts), David Jubb (Citizens in Power), Emma Harvey (Trinity Community Arts), LaToyah McAllister-Jones (St Pauls Carnival), Sarah James (West of England Mayoral Combined Authority)
- Creative Barking and Dagenham, London: Sarah Wickens
- Everyone Here, Jury for Joy, West Cumbria: Kieran Sheehan, Sam Hunt, Unique Spencer
- Metal Culture, Liverpool, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea: Laura Hensser, Susie Thornberry
- Moseley Road Baths CIO, Birmingham: Lucy Reid (Chair) and Trustees
- New Art Exchange, Voice Assembly, Nottingham: Adam Roe, Saad Eddine Said
- We The Curious, Bristol: Mark Pickering, Nicole Briggs, Rosalie White
Network funders:
- Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Network convenors:
- David Jubb, Citizens in Power
- Saad Eddine Said, Citizens in Power
For more information on Trinity’s involvement in the network, visit the Citizens in Power website.
