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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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.
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By Wikimedia UK Chief Executive, Lucy Crompton-Reid. As Christmas bells ring out and 2025 draws to a close, I wanted … Continue reading “Community at the centre: Wikimedia UK’s 2025 in review”
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Topics for impact
By Dr. Lucy Hinnie. Alongside its new Education Lead Sally Latham, Wikimedia UK has also appointed its first Topics for … Continue reading “Topics for impact”
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Volunteer project grants – Northern Ireland
Over the last few years, despite a big increase in interest in our small grants programme , we’ve noticed there haven’t been any … Continue reading “Volunteer project grants – Northern Ireland”
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Heritage 3D Data at Risk project awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant.
UK Heritage 3D Data at Risk: Developing a Strategy for Long Term Access & Storage awarded grant to ensure future … Continue reading “Heritage 3D Data at Risk project awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant.”
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