We are Community Savers. A women-led network of neighbourhood associations taking action on poverty and inequality.

We create local coalitions for change and federate upwards for a stronger collective voice on social, economic, and climate justice at the city and national scale.

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OUR NETWORK

Explore the Community Savers map to find groups near you and how to get involved

AREAS OF FOCUS

Discover the key areas that are important to us and our amazing community

Women’s Leadership

More low-income women from a diversity of backgrounds in community leadership positions – developing local initiatives and guiding interventions.

Stronger Community Associations

More people (particularly women) working together within place-based and resident-led associations with ambitious agendas being realised

Financial Resilience

People (particularly women) in low-income areas have more savings, less debt and are better able to cope with set-backs

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

People (particularly women) living in low-income areas have improved mental and physical health and families have more stability

Positive Communications

Less class and place-based discrimination against people living in lower-income areas

Co-Production And Voice

Communities making effective gender-sensitive plans in partnership with stakeholders; with less inequality accessing resources, services and infrastructure

OUR IMPACT

Our 2023 in numbers…

    1.3k

    1,300 people have benefited from Community Savers

    67%

    67% changed the way they think about managing money & the importance of saving

    95%

    95% feel more positive about life
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OUR STORIES

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Latest Commission report calls for renewed commitment to community-led housing

The fourth and final policy brief from the Manchester Social Housing Commission explores the benefits of community-led models for social rent and regeneration and will be launched at Wythenshawe Central

Making Waves in Wythenshawe

It’s been a busy few months for the Wythenshawe Central Network! October Leaders from Wythenshawe Central Network (WCN) attended an event at the Open Space in Wythenshawe Civic held by

Aquarius Community Savers – 2025!

At Community Savers, we believe that the people who live in a neighborhood are the best experts on what that neighborhood needs. This year Aquarius Community Savers (ACS) has proven

GM Live Well: Reimagining Neighbourhood Regeneration

On Wednesday 26 November, Ellie and Anne from MPCAN; Lina from Wythenshawe Central Network and Sophie from CLASS presented as part of the #GMLiveWell webinar series. Community Savers were delighted to
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More Power for Communities? We’re working on it…

Below, community leaders from North, Central and South Manchester share the priorities they have organised around through the Manchester Social Housing Commission process and to ensure their voices are heard
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WHO ARE WE?

Who are Community Led Action and Savings Support (CLASS)?

Community Led Action and Savings Support (CLASS) is a registered charity which provides professional support to the Community Savers network

OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS

The generosity of our partners and funders enables us to exist and grow

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