Fr John Clark, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Wandsworth

"I belong to South London Citizens because they are an organisation that gets people to use their power, makes sure things happen for the good of everyone, and takes on any challenge that betters the lives of the poor. Their spirit is not faint-hearted. They are not ones who give in!"

Bridy Purcell, Irish Travellers Group, Greenwich

"Being in South London Citizens is the best way to make sure London becomes a better place for all. What you see is friends and neighbours working together to do what we agree is right to improve society. I play a great part in this project, and I'm proud to be able to say that I've managed to do a lot already!"

Kevin Minnott, St. Andrew's URC, Lewisham

"South London Citizens allows me to sit a room with people from all faiths, all ages, all racial backgrounds, all walks of life and many countries, coming together for the good of all. Where else would you find such a coalition of people? This is the environment in which I wish to raise my child and in which I believe all children should be raised."

Safraz Jeraj, Hyderi Islamic Centre, Lambeth

"Being a member allows me to practise my faith as a Muslim in helping to bring about social justice. The relevance of issues that are pursued, combined with creative and fun methods of campaigning bring me together with my own and other communities to achieve real results. We the people determine the agenda and take action to organise change: this is real democracy, the way politics should be done."

Liz Robinson, Surrey Square School, Southwark

"We joined South London Citizens because it is a way to get more involved with our wider role within our community - really getting to the bottom of the issues which affect our parents, carers and pupils and finding ways to be active on this. The focus on action and being proactive really appeals, and I feel we can both contribute and learn a lot from the organisation."

Barbara Nalumu, St. Judes Church, Croydon

"I am passionate for justice. I went through difficult times as I first arrived in the UK and South London Citizens organised us to improve things. As an active member, I want to see my church grow. We get trained to become effective leaders, which is not something you find everywhere. I want to see what I learn extended to others in my church to become stronger, more powerful and able to put our values into practice."