About GSN UK
Who we are
A non-partisan good-governance organisation, headquartered in Kent and connected to the world.
UK Global Support Network (GSN UK Chapter) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit good-governance organisation headquartered in Kent. We bring together people of every background who believe that how we are governed shapes every part of our lives.
We are not a political party and we do not endorse parties. We educate citizens, prepare credible people to serve, and hold power to account through lawful, peaceful and evidence-based action, here in the United Kingdom and through our chapters around the world.
Our Vision
A world where every community is governed with integrity, accountability, transparency and fairness, and where every citizen, including diaspora and ethnic minority communities, has a real voice in how they are governed.
Our Mission
To galvanise, educate and organise people to support good governance at every level, by promoting accountable leadership, preparing credible people to serve, and holding power to account through lawful, peaceful and evidence-based action.
What we work towards
Our aims
Good governance
Promote integrity, accountability and transparency in public life at every level.
Representation
Support members who are eligible under UK law to stand for election at parish, council, mayoral, devolved and national level.
Inclusion and diversity
Make sure diaspora and ethnic minority communities have a real voice in public decisions.
Civic education
Help people understand how government works, how to take part and how to make their voices heard.
Evidence and accountability
Use facts, research and lawful scrutiny to hold those in power to account.
A global network of chapters
Grow a family of chapters around the world that share our values and support one another.
Unity and welfare
Look after our members and communities, and build unity across backgrounds and beliefs.
What we stand for
Our values
Integrity
We do what is right, even when no one is watching.
Accountability
Power is a trust. Those who hold it must answer for it.
Transparency
Open decisions, open books and honest communication.
Inclusion and Diversity
Every community deserves a seat at the table.
Fair Representation
Leaders who reflect and listen to the people they serve.
Service
Leadership is service to others, not privilege for oneself.
Rule of Law and Non-violence
We act only through lawful, peaceful means.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all we do.
Where we are going
Our roadmap
October to December 2026
Foundation
Incorporate, appoint officers, launch the website and hold the Inaugural Convention and Investiture of Officers.
January to June 2027
Build
Grow membership across UK regions, open the Civic Leadership Academy and set up working committees.
July to December 2027
Expand
Launch chapters in Germany, the Netherlands, the USA and Nigeria, and run regular civic education events.
2028
Influence
Publish evidence-based reports, support eligible members standing for office and engage with policy makers.
2029 onward
Global
A connected worldwide network of chapters working together for good governance.