Mysociety
Also known as: UK Citizens Online Democracy, Ukcod
mySociety helps people be active citizens with technology, research and data that individuals, journalists, and civil society can use, openly and for free. We work across three interlinked practice areas: Community, Democracy and Transparency - each underpinned by research, sector building and appropriate commercial work.
Activities & Mission
mySociety helps people be active citizens with technology, research and data that individuals, journalists, and civil society can use, openly and for free. We work across three interlinked practice areas: Community, Democracy and Transparency - each underpinned by research, sector building and appropriate commercial work.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,627,848 | £2,528,589 | £1,232,631 | £1,305,373 | £839,557 | 32 / 25 |
| 2024 | £3,092,990 | £2,557,743 | £1,319,686 | £1,206,114 | £583,000 | 35 / 8 |
| 2023 | £2,486,847 | £2,250,012 | £1,171,132 | £670,867 | £422,536 | 33 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,863,610 | £2,116,158 | £1,092,421 | £434,032 | £400,171 | 31 / 14 |
| 2021 | £1,966,195 | £1,486,591 | £732,040 | £686,580 | £450,832 | 25 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mysociety
What does Mysociety do?
mySociety helps people be active citizens with technology, research and data that individuals, journalists, and civil society can use, openly and for free. We work across three interlinked practice areas: Community, Democracy and Transparency - each underpinned by research, sector building and appropriate commercial work.
How much income did Mysociety report in 2025?
Mysociety reported total income of £2.63m and reported expenditure of £2.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mysociety?
Mysociety has a program ratio of 46.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mysociety registered as a charity?
Mysociety was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1999 as charity number 1076346. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Mysociety?
Mysociety is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Genevieve Eleanor Maitland Hudson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mysociety operate?
Mysociety operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mysociety a registered charity?
Yes — Mysociety is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076346.
Details
483 GREEN LANES
LONDON
N13 4BS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- UK Citizens Online Democracy
- mySociety
- Ukcod
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated