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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,627,848
Latest Expenditure
£2,528,589

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 48.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 51.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,098,870
Charitable Activities £22,850
Other Trading £1,503,417
Investments £2,711
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,232,631
Raising Funds £1,295,958
Governance £14,160
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,627,848
£2,528,589£1,232,631£1,305,373£839,55732 / 25
2024
£3,092,990
£2,557,743£1,319,686£1,206,114£583,00035 / 8
2023
£2,486,847
£2,250,012£1,171,132£670,867£422,53633 / 5
2022
£1,863,610
£2,116,158£1,092,421£434,032£400,17131 / 14
2021
£1,966,195
£1,486,591£732,040£686,580£450,83225 / 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.

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

Address
MYSOCIETY
483 GREEN LANES
LONDON
N13 4BS
Registration Date
1 July 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3078648
Charity Number
1076346

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Trustees

Genevieve Eleanor Maitland Hudson Chair
Ade Adewunmi
Alastair John Tibbitt
Alexander Christopher Scales
Amanda Brown
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Scott
Devin Sean O'Shaughnessy
Jennifer Francis Thornton
Nigel Jeremy Ball
Ravi Gidoomal
Also governs 2 other charities
Steven James Skelton
Timothy James Hughes

Also Known As

  • UK Citizens Online Democracy
  • mySociety
  • Ukcod

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30 July 2026
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