GM Systems Changers
@gmsystemschangers.bsky.social
We are a network of organisations, activists and artists based in Greater Manchester.
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Hi BlueSky!
We are a network of organisations, activists and artists based in Greater Manchester in the UK.
We organise from a place of solidarity with working-class women and young people (predominantly of colour), towards collective liberation.
Let us introduce ourselves ⤵️
We are a network of organisations, activists and artists based in Greater Manchester in the UK.
We organise from a place of solidarity with working-class women and young people (predominantly of colour), towards collective liberation.
Let us introduce ourselves ⤵️
At our Autumn Members Meeting to continue our discussions on how we make decisions as a network and what we want to do together
#GreaterManchester #Network #DecisionMaking #Weaving #SelfOrganising #DeepDemocracy
#GreaterManchester #Network #DecisionMaking #Weaving #SelfOrganising #DeepDemocracy
October 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At our Autumn Members Meeting to continue our discussions on how we make decisions as a network and what we want to do together
#GreaterManchester #Network #DecisionMaking #Weaving #SelfOrganising #DeepDemocracy
#GreaterManchester #Network #DecisionMaking #Weaving #SelfOrganising #DeepDemocracy
Our hearts are with the victims of this morning attack against a synagogue in Manchester, on the most important day of the Jewish calendar.
We're sending love and support to their families, and everyone who feels hurt and unsafe right now. We hold one another in grief, and solidarity.
We're sending love and support to their families, and everyone who feels hurt and unsafe right now. We hold one another in grief, and solidarity.
October 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Our hearts are with the victims of this morning attack against a synagogue in Manchester, on the most important day of the Jewish calendar.
We're sending love and support to their families, and everyone who feels hurt and unsafe right now. We hold one another in grief, and solidarity.
We're sending love and support to their families, and everyone who feels hurt and unsafe right now. We hold one another in grief, and solidarity.
Our network is shaped by the proposals that members bring forward. If you, as a GM SC member, have an idea you’d like the network to explore, now is the time to share it for the next Members’ Meeting.
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #NetworkWeaving #CollectiveDecisionMaking
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #NetworkWeaving #CollectiveDecisionMaking
September 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our network is shaped by the proposals that members bring forward. If you, as a GM SC member, have an idea you’d like the network to explore, now is the time to share it for the next Members’ Meeting.
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #NetworkWeaving #CollectiveDecisionMaking
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #NetworkWeaving #CollectiveDecisionMaking
Hi beautiful people!
In this month's newsletter, you'll find:
- Invitation to the next Members' Meeting
- Template to submit proposals to discuss as a network
- Form to register new circles
- Decisions tracker
- Updates from members and allies
mailchi.mp/1d7e53f29b0a...
#SystemsChange #Network
In this month's newsletter, you'll find:
- Invitation to the next Members' Meeting
- Template to submit proposals to discuss as a network
- Form to register new circles
- Decisions tracker
- Updates from members and allies
mailchi.mp/1d7e53f29b0a...
#SystemsChange #Network
September 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Hi beautiful people!
In this month's newsletter, you'll find:
- Invitation to the next Members' Meeting
- Template to submit proposals to discuss as a network
- Form to register new circles
- Decisions tracker
- Updates from members and allies
mailchi.mp/1d7e53f29b0a...
#SystemsChange #Network
In this month's newsletter, you'll find:
- Invitation to the next Members' Meeting
- Template to submit proposals to discuss as a network
- Form to register new circles
- Decisions tracker
- Updates from members and allies
mailchi.mp/1d7e53f29b0a...
#SystemsChange #Network
Don't miss our last newsletter!
In this month's edition, you will find out more about how we became a member-led network, our history and strategy up until this point, and news from our partners and allies.
In this month's edition, you will find out more about how we became a member-led network, our history and strategy up until this point, and news from our partners and allies.
April 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Don't miss our last newsletter!
In this month's edition, you will find out more about how we became a member-led network, our history and strategy up until this point, and news from our partners and allies.
In this month's edition, you will find out more about how we became a member-led network, our history and strategy up until this point, and news from our partners and allies.
At GM SC, we center and organise in solidarity with working-class women and young people, predominantly of colour, who are leading movements for justice, care, and liberation.
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March 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
At GM SC, we center and organise in solidarity with working-class women and young people, predominantly of colour, who are leading movements for justice, care, and liberation.
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At GM SC, we have been trying to build a radical, practical space where the most marginalised are centred and leading.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At GM SC, we have been trying to build a radical, practical space where the most marginalised are centred and leading.
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👮 Witness an arrest at a protest? Here's what you can do...🧵
First you should check if a Legal Observer (orange bib🦺) is nearby, call them over and they can do this. If not, do as much of the following as you can. Don't worry if you don't get everything! 1/8
First you should check if a Legal Observer (orange bib🦺) is nearby, call them over and they can do this. If not, do as much of the following as you can. Don't worry if you don't get everything! 1/8
February 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
👮 Witness an arrest at a protest? Here's what you can do...🧵
First you should check if a Legal Observer (orange bib🦺) is nearby, call them over and they can do this. If not, do as much of the following as you can. Don't worry if you don't get everything! 1/8
First you should check if a Legal Observer (orange bib🦺) is nearby, call them over and they can do this. If not, do as much of the following as you can. Don't worry if you don't get everything! 1/8
Don't miss this month's newsletter!
If you haven't received it, you can read it and sign up for the next one here: mailchi.mp/d50182684f96...
In it you'll find ⤵️
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #Network #Newsletter
If you haven't received it, you can read it and sign up for the next one here: mailchi.mp/d50182684f96...
In it you'll find ⤵️
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #Network #Newsletter
February 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Don't miss this month's newsletter!
If you haven't received it, you can read it and sign up for the next one here: mailchi.mp/d50182684f96...
In it you'll find ⤵️
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #Network #Newsletter
If you haven't received it, you can read it and sign up for the next one here: mailchi.mp/d50182684f96...
In it you'll find ⤵️
#GreaterManchester #SystemsChange #Network #Newsletter
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"Citizenship is not just a legal status; it is a tangible fulfilment of the promise of safety, dignity, and opportunity."
With over 100 others, we signed this Refugee Council letter urging the Home Secretary to rethink their citizenship ban. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/...
With over 100 others, we signed this Refugee Council letter urging the Home Secretary to rethink their citizenship ban. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/...
Over 100 charities and faith leaders unite against refugee citizenship ban
Well over 100 charities and faith leaders have come together in an urgent call against the Government’s decision to effectively ban tens of thousands of refugees from ever becoming British citizens. O...
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"Citizenship is not just a legal status; it is a tangible fulfilment of the promise of safety, dignity, and opportunity."
With over 100 others, we signed this Refugee Council letter urging the Home Secretary to rethink their citizenship ban. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/...
With over 100 others, we signed this Refugee Council letter urging the Home Secretary to rethink their citizenship ban. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/...
GM SC was established in 2021.
From the outset, the core team was set up to be temporary, prioritising justice over charity and seeking to shift power and resources towards grassroots communities and movement-building.
gmsystemschangers.org.uk
From the outset, the core team was set up to be temporary, prioritising justice over charity and seeking to shift power and resources towards grassroots communities and movement-building.
gmsystemschangers.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
GM SC was established in 2021.
From the outset, the core team was set up to be temporary, prioritising justice over charity and seeking to shift power and resources towards grassroots communities and movement-building.
gmsystemschangers.org.uk
From the outset, the core team was set up to be temporary, prioritising justice over charity and seeking to shift power and resources towards grassroots communities and movement-building.
gmsystemschangers.org.uk
Opportunity for partners in GM:
free places on the ABCs of Community Assets, a workshop and study visit programme that starts in early March.
What to expect: www.stirtoaction.com/abcs-workshops
Places are limited, so please share with your networks!
Sign-up: airtable.com/appS96XFMePt...
free places on the ABCs of Community Assets, a workshop and study visit programme that starts in early March.
What to expect: www.stirtoaction.com/abcs-workshops
Places are limited, so please share with your networks!
Sign-up: airtable.com/appS96XFMePt...
ABCs Workshops
The ABCs of Community Assets is a new training programme to inspire a nation of new community asset leaders, featuring workshops and study visits to support local groups to acquire, manage, and future...
www.stirtoaction.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Opportunity for partners in GM:
free places on the ABCs of Community Assets, a workshop and study visit programme that starts in early March.
What to expect: www.stirtoaction.com/abcs-workshops
Places are limited, so please share with your networks!
Sign-up: airtable.com/appS96XFMePt...
free places on the ABCs of Community Assets, a workshop and study visit programme that starts in early March.
What to expect: www.stirtoaction.com/abcs-workshops
Places are limited, so please share with your networks!
Sign-up: airtable.com/appS96XFMePt...
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Stronger together ✊🏽❤️
February 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Stronger together ✊🏽❤️
We are stronger together, but what does it really take to build a culture of collectivism?
Throughout history & the world, communities have come together to resist oppression, support one another, and create change.
What can we learn from them, and how can we apply those lessons to our work today?
Throughout history & the world, communities have come together to resist oppression, support one another, and create change.
What can we learn from them, and how can we apply those lessons to our work today?
February 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We are stronger together, but what does it really take to build a culture of collectivism?
Throughout history & the world, communities have come together to resist oppression, support one another, and create change.
What can we learn from them, and how can we apply those lessons to our work today?
Throughout history & the world, communities have come together to resist oppression, support one another, and create change.
What can we learn from them, and how can we apply those lessons to our work today?
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Benefits Tips Social!
Advice, Peer support, Networking, and Creativity to help you deal with the Benefits system.
Online Thursday 13th Feb 6 - 9pm
Book now!
gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
Advice, Peer support, Networking, and Creativity to help you deal with the Benefits system.
Online Thursday 13th Feb 6 - 9pm
Book now!
gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
February 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Benefits Tips Social!
Advice, Peer support, Networking, and Creativity to help you deal with the Benefits system.
Online Thursday 13th Feb 6 - 9pm
Book now!
gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
Advice, Peer support, Networking, and Creativity to help you deal with the Benefits system.
Online Thursday 13th Feb 6 - 9pm
Book now!
gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
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Well done @jengba.bsky.social making to the Big Issue top 100 changemakers 2025. #jointenterprise back in the spotlight 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
February 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Well done @jengba.bsky.social making to the Big Issue top 100 changemakers 2025. #jointenterprise back in the spotlight 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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👮The Gangs Matrix was found to be unlawful
Now police are 'burning the paper trail' on 13 February
NO ONE after this date will be able to find out if they were on it or how their lives were impacted
🚨 We demand police delay the deletion so people can appeal for justice 🚨
Now police are 'burning the paper trail' on 13 February
NO ONE after this date will be able to find out if they were on it or how their lives were impacted
🚨 We demand police delay the deletion so people can appeal for justice 🚨
February 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
👮The Gangs Matrix was found to be unlawful
Now police are 'burning the paper trail' on 13 February
NO ONE after this date will be able to find out if they were on it or how their lives were impacted
🚨 We demand police delay the deletion so people can appeal for justice 🚨
Now police are 'burning the paper trail' on 13 February
NO ONE after this date will be able to find out if they were on it or how their lives were impacted
🚨 We demand police delay the deletion so people can appeal for justice 🚨
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‼️There's still time to act
Submit a Subject Access Request before 13 Feb
It may be the only way to find out if you were on it and challenge any actions taken against you
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www.erasethedatabase.uk/action
Submit a Subject Access Request before 13 Feb
It may be the only way to find out if you were on it and challenge any actions taken against you
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www.erasethedatabase.uk/action
ACTION — #EraseTheDatabase
www.erasethedatabase.uk
February 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
‼️There's still time to act
Submit a Subject Access Request before 13 Feb
It may be the only way to find out if you were on it and challenge any actions taken against you
👇👇👇
www.erasethedatabase.uk/action
Submit a Subject Access Request before 13 Feb
It may be the only way to find out if you were on it and challenge any actions taken against you
👇👇👇
www.erasethedatabase.uk/action
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🌿Join our online series of events beginning with a panel discussion with Zinesters Hamja Ahsan, Seleena Laverne Daye & Dal Kular we will talk about their work & thoughts about past, present & future of zine-making!📚
📅: Friday 21st February
⏰: 3-4:30pm
💻: Online (zoom)
🔗Register using link in bio
📅: Friday 21st February
⏰: 3-4:30pm
💻: Online (zoom)
🔗Register using link in bio
January 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🌿Join our online series of events beginning with a panel discussion with Zinesters Hamja Ahsan, Seleena Laverne Daye & Dal Kular we will talk about their work & thoughts about past, present & future of zine-making!📚
📅: Friday 21st February
⏰: 3-4:30pm
💻: Online (zoom)
🔗Register using link in bio
📅: Friday 21st February
⏰: 3-4:30pm
💻: Online (zoom)
🔗Register using link in bio
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Sir Keir Starmer is pushing plans we defeated under the Conservative Govt - to spy on all of our bank accounts on the premise of dealing with welfare fraud & error.
These Orwellian new powers will force banks to flag people who meet secret criteria to the govt.
Sign the petition, write to your MP.
These Orwellian new powers will force banks to flag people who meet secret criteria to the govt.
Sign the petition, write to your MP.
Stop Bank Spying — Big Brother Watch
bigbrotherwatch.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sir Keir Starmer is pushing plans we defeated under the Conservative Govt - to spy on all of our bank accounts on the premise of dealing with welfare fraud & error.
These Orwellian new powers will force banks to flag people who meet secret criteria to the govt.
Sign the petition, write to your MP.
These Orwellian new powers will force banks to flag people who meet secret criteria to the govt.
Sign the petition, write to your MP.
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Artificial Intelligence and Disability Conference
Thurs 20th March, People's History Museum & Online
with Keynote Speaker Dr Abeba Birhane
@abeba.bsky.social
Book Now! gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
Thurs 20th March, People's History Museum & Online
with Keynote Speaker Dr Abeba Birhane
@abeba.bsky.social
Book Now! gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
January 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Artificial Intelligence and Disability Conference
Thurs 20th March, People's History Museum & Online
with Keynote Speaker Dr Abeba Birhane
@abeba.bsky.social
Book Now! gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
Thurs 20th March, People's History Museum & Online
with Keynote Speaker Dr Abeba Birhane
@abeba.bsky.social
Book Now! gmcdp.com/civicrm/even...
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Heading out to a protest? Here's our top legal tips🧵 for you and your comrades to remember...
🚫No comment
🚫No personal details
❓ Under what power?
🚫No duty solicitor
🚫No caution
☎️ See an arrest? Have a legal question? Call 07946 541 511 (1/9)
🚫No comment
🚫No personal details
❓ Under what power?
🚫No duty solicitor
🚫No caution
☎️ See an arrest? Have a legal question? Call 07946 541 511 (1/9)
January 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Heading out to a protest? Here's our top legal tips🧵 for you and your comrades to remember...
🚫No comment
🚫No personal details
❓ Under what power?
🚫No duty solicitor
🚫No caution
☎️ See an arrest? Have a legal question? Call 07946 541 511 (1/9)
🚫No comment
🚫No personal details
❓ Under what power?
🚫No duty solicitor
🚫No caution
☎️ See an arrest? Have a legal question? Call 07946 541 511 (1/9)
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#manchester Yesterday's #UNITE trade union picket against #Capita, which refuses to raise wages. The company "provides consulting, transformation and digital services." Over the centuries, the form of work has changed, but the reluctance to pay workers a decent salary remains the same.
January 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
#manchester Yesterday's #UNITE trade union picket against #Capita, which refuses to raise wages. The company "provides consulting, transformation and digital services." Over the centuries, the form of work has changed, but the reluctance to pay workers a decent salary remains the same.
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The case of Manchester 10 -- where young men were given prison sentences for sending texts -- was bleak. Around it, however, an inspiring community campaign was built to support the boys + families. I spoke to a key organiser about it. Read more: wefightthegoodfight.substack.com/p/the-big-re...
The big read: Manchester 10
Building community and resistance in the darkest of times.
wefightthegoodfight.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The case of Manchester 10 -- where young men were given prison sentences for sending texts -- was bleak. Around it, however, an inspiring community campaign was built to support the boys + families. I spoke to a key organiser about it. Read more: wefightthegoodfight.substack.com/p/the-big-re...