Wikimedia UK believes that open access to knowledge is a fundamental right, and a driver for social and economic development. Open knowledge and free access mean no barriers and no paywalls. Our projects share the vision of freely creating, distributing and consuming knowledge which represents human diversity.
“There is no greater gift to humanity than free access to knowledge and information. The work of our community – our volunteer editors – is a tremendous service which supports equality of access, builds knowledge, recognises diverse individuals and communities and in doing so, has a huge positive impact on our democratic way of life.”
Monisha Shah, Chair of Trustees, Wikimedia UK
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Whether you make a single gift or pledge a monthly donation, together we will achieve our vision of a world where every single human being can share in the sum of all knowledge.
Partnerships
Through partnerships in the cultural and education sectors, Wikimedia UK develops and promotes new ways to engage people in the Wikimedia projects. Our partnerships also work to remove barriers to access and unlock new content for everyone’s benefit.
Open knowledge
Open knowledge is accurate, unbiased information which is freely available to everyone. At Wikimedia UK we advocate for open knowledge and free access at organisational, sectoral and public policy level. We support open knowledge development and sustainability through outreach and engagement.
Building community
Wikimedia UK is committed to developing the community of volunteers, editors and members which sustains our work. We deliver high quality training, competitions, community engagement and consultation, small project grants, and other forms of support.
Latest news
WMUK 2024 Community Celebration – videos and resources
On Saturday 23rd November we were thrilled to host our 2024 Community Celebration. It was a chance for our community … Continue reading “WMUK 2024 Community Celebration – videos and resources”
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Durham University Wikimedia Project – students supporting students
By the Durham Wiki Volunteering Project The Wikimedia Project at Durham University has been a remarkable journey of collaboration, learning, and … Continue reading “Durham University Wikimedia Project – students supporting students”
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Unlocking the potential of digital collections – a call to action
A call to action has been made to the UK’s cultural heritage sector to build a unified digital collection, or … Continue reading “Unlocking the potential of digital collections – a call to action”
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Developing community leaders – investing in our Trainers
By Rupal Karia, Outreach and Community Coordinator for Wikimedia UK We currently have 62 trainers in 33 different locations across … Continue reading “Developing community leaders – investing in our Trainers”
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