the3million
Budget
€483,478
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
3
0.3 FTE
EU Grants
€142,349
Mission & Goals
the3million is the largest grassroots organisation for EU citizens in the UK, formed after the 2016 referendum to protect the rights of people who have made the UK their home. We are an inclusive and non-partisan organisation for and of immigrants. Instead of letting others represent us, we speak on our own behalf, representing the interests of all EU citizens, irrespective of ability, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Our values are based on human rights, anti-racism, liberal democracy and respect for the rules of law. We have established ourselves as the main organisation representing the interest of EU citizens in the UK, with access to UK and EU institutions. We are viewed as a trusted advisor by NGOs and other stakeholders and are active members of several alliances and networks.
EU Legislative Interests
Our main work with the EU is influencing the EU Commission to ensure the sound implementation of “The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement” (entered into force on 1 February 2020). We regularly meet with the EU Commission and share our knowledge from research into EU citizens’ issues in the UK, to inform and influence the topics, issues and proposed solutions discussed at the UK-EU Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights. For example, the EU Commission and the3million intervened in a Judicial Review brought by the Independent Monitoring Authority against the UK's Secretary of State for the Home Department, relating to the lawfulness of the UK's EU Settlement Scheme. The case and judgment have impact on EU Member States implementation of the same Withdrawal Agreement. The legal point on which the case turned has been highlighted by the3million over many such meetings.
Communication Activities
https://the3million.org.uk/publication/2023040401 - Letter to European Commission about the potential deportation of a British citizen from Sweden. Communication with MEPs on the “Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement”, resulting in changes to amendments 21 and 24 on concerns around the data protection rights of EU citizens in the UK (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/LIBE-AM-749336_EN.pdf). Joint letters with British in Europe to the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security (https://the3million.org.uk/publication/2025091601), and to the Commissioners for Democracy, Justice, The Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, and for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management (https://the3million.org.uk/publication/2025091602) about the need for ongoing funding and support for civil society organisations to support Withdrawal Agreement Beneficiaries. Joint letter with British in Europe to the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the EU-UK Parliamentary Parternship Assembly, requesting a dedicated hearing to take evidence from civil society organisations supporting Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (https://the3million.org.uk/publication/2025091603).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Member of: Detention Forum https://detentionforum.org.uk/ ILPA https://ilpa.org.uk/ iMix https://imix.org.uk/ NCVO https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ Roma Support Group https://www.romasupportgroup.org.uk/ EUSS Alliance group (email / zoom network) Civil Society Alliance (https://civilsocietyalliance.uk/) NRPF Partnership (https://global-dialogue.org/news-join-the-partnership-to-end-nrpf-steering-group/)
Organisation Members
the3million is a company limited by guarantee. The directors of the company are its only members, and are listed on https://the3million.org.uk/meet-the-team, together with the3million's staff, volunteers and Campaigns Network Members, who are supporters. Funders of the3million are listed here: https://the3million.org.uk/our-funding. the3million is a member of a consortium also including Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.