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
COMMUNITY SAVERS TV

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OUR STORIES

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What does Reeves’ announcement mean for Manchester’s homeless and overcrowded families?

The Manchester Social Housing Commission welcomes Rachel Reeves’ announcement of £39 billion for social and affordable housing, but questions remain on social rent.. Residents from some of Manchester’s most disadvantaged

Community Commissioners call for urgent action on the housing crisis

The Manchester Social Housing Commission launched in July 2024 after Community Savers affiliates across the city called for urgent action to address the crisis where over 19,000 households are now

Introducing….Roisin and Cat!

Roisin Anderson – Ageing Well Development Worker When first I saw the advert for Development Worker for the Ageing Well in Place in Hulme project, I almost didn’t believe it was real.

New Publication: Manchester’s Housing Crisis in Context: Why we need sustainable homes for social rent

This report provides a baseline evidence review of the scale and nature of the housing crisis in England and its specific trajectory in the Manchester context. It makes the case
A local woman resident speaking to her community about housing.

The Untold Stories of Manchester’s Housing Crisis

Tenants need to join forces across Manchester neighbourhoods. This was the key message arising from SH4M’s first film screening and campaign workshop at St Cuthbert’s church in Miles Platting in
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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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