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· Jul 29
Wondering what we're all about, or what we do?
You'll find all the facts and figures here, and lots more - we bet there's some part of our work you didn't know about, even if you're quite familiar with others. www.mysociety.org/impact-repor...
You'll find all the facts and figures here, and lots more - we bet there's some part of our work you didn't know about, even if you're quite familiar with others. www.mysociety.org/impact-repor...
We interviewed a @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social ambassador - and came away with practical advice on how to ask a question at your council's committee meeting. Invaluable stuff for anyone wanting to make change! www.mysociety.org/2026/01/30/h... #activism #democracy #engagement #climate
How to get active with the Council Climate Action Scorecards
As we've seen in our recent case studies, the Council Climate Action Scorecards — a joint project between Climate Emergency UK (CE UK) and mySociety — rely on the power and energy of volunteers.
Mos...
www.mysociety.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We interviewed a @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social ambassador - and came away with practical advice on how to ask a question at your council's committee meeting. Invaluable stuff for anyone wanting to make change! www.mysociety.org/2026/01/30/h... #activism #democracy #engagement #climate
If you're planning a big Freedom of Information project, you should definitely check this out - we've bundled Projects into WhatDoTheyKnow Pro for easy collaboration with your team:
www.mysociety.org/2026/02/02/w...
#FOI #FreedomofInformation
www.mysociety.org/2026/02/02/w...
#FOI #FreedomofInformation
February 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM
If you're planning a big Freedom of Information project, you should definitely check this out - we've bundled Projects into WhatDoTheyKnow Pro for easy collaboration with your team:
www.mysociety.org/2026/02/02/w...
#FOI #FreedomofInformation
www.mysociety.org/2026/02/02/w...
#FOI #FreedomofInformation
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So, working backwards: here's a set of @mysociety.org
reports we've have published in the last year🧵
reports we've have published in the last year🧵
January 30, 2026 at 9:33 AM
So, working backwards: here's a set of @mysociety.org
reports we've have published in the last year🧵
reports we've have published in the last year🧵
There's still time to sign up for our report launch at 3:30 today, which is informed by #civictech organisations around the world, and summarises the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
There's still time to sign up for our report launch at 3:30 today, which is informed by #civictech organisations around the world, and summarises the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
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Launch event at 3.30pm, where we're going to talk about the impact of TICTeC, this report, and answer questions bsky.app/profile/myso...
Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
January 29, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Launch event at 3.30pm, where we're going to talk about the impact of TICTeC, this report, and answer questions bsky.app/profile/myso...
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Here's a big thing we've been working on over the last six months: what we've learned from our TICTeC conferences, seminars and conversations about where pro-democratic tech is, and what can happen next www.mysociety.org/2026/01/29/n...
New report: Shifting landscapes
A practical guide to pro democratic tech.
www.mysociety.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Here's a big thing we've been working on over the last six months: what we've learned from our TICTeC conferences, seminars and conversations about where pro-democratic tech is, and what can happen next www.mysociety.org/2026/01/29/n...
This afternoon!
Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
This afternoon!
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🚨 We're excited to announce our in-person conference, which will take place on 18 March!
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference
Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action
tinyurl.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
🚨 We're excited to announce our in-person conference, which will take place on 18 March!
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
The draft schedule for #FOIFest is now online at www.mysociety.org/foifest2026!
If that looks right up your street, register at pretix.eu/mysociety/fo..., and come along in person or online.
#FOI #ATI #FreedomofInformation
If that looks right up your street, register at pretix.eu/mysociety/fo..., and come along in person or online.
#FOI #ATI #FreedomofInformation
January 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The draft schedule for #FOIFest is now online at www.mysociety.org/foifest2026!
If that looks right up your street, register at pretix.eu/mysociety/fo..., and come along in person or online.
#FOI #ATI #FreedomofInformation
If that looks right up your street, register at pretix.eu/mysociety/fo..., and come along in person or online.
#FOI #ATI #FreedomofInformation
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Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Whether you work in civic tech, you're a funder in this area, or you're just interested in the latest challenges and solutions facing pro-democracy tech, you'll find useful insights in our latest report. For the low-down, join our online launch this Thursday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l...
www.mysociety.org/2026/01/22/f... One more way in which making a FixMyStreet report is becoming more and more convenient - now you can start your report with a photo, and it'll pull out the location from the geodata.
#FixMyStreet #localgov #civictech
#FixMyStreet #localgov #civictech
Faster reporting on FixMyStreet: start your report with a photo
A new feature has been released for FixMyStreet giving users the option to start their reports with a photo, the data from which can be extracted to speed up the reporting process.
As well as making ...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM
www.mysociety.org/2026/01/22/f... One more way in which making a FixMyStreet report is becoming more and more convenient - now you can start your report with a photo, and it'll pull out the location from the geodata.
#FixMyStreet #localgov #civictech
#FixMyStreet #localgov #civictech
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Given the main parliamentary rule about what you can and can't do is "you have to write it down", just a really low bar not being met here.
New - Nigel Farage has been found by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to have made 17 standards breaches, adding up to over £380,000 in late declarations.
He’s apologised, so no further investigation (which seems unusual for a breach this large)
He’s apologised, so no further investigation (which seems unusual for a breach this large)
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Given the main parliamentary rule about what you can and can't do is "you have to write it down", just a really low bar not being met here.
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Just under a month away!
Join @mysociety.org and others (in London and online) for FOI FEST 2026
Keynotes, discussions, lightning talks, skills tasters
Thursday 19 February
Sign up here: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Join @mysociety.org and others (in London and online) for FOI FEST 2026
Keynotes, discussions, lightning talks, skills tasters
Thursday 19 February
Sign up here: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
FOI Fest 2026
Thu, Feb. 19, 2026
pretix.eu
January 20, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Just under a month away!
Join @mysociety.org and others (in London and online) for FOI FEST 2026
Keynotes, discussions, lightning talks, skills tasters
Thursday 19 February
Sign up here: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Join @mysociety.org and others (in London and online) for FOI FEST 2026
Keynotes, discussions, lightning talks, skills tasters
Thursday 19 February
Sign up here: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
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Thank you to @mysociety.org for creating these designs ✨
🔎 To find out more, consult our 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards key takeaways for Buildings & Heating at: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s1_...
🔎 To find out more, consult our 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards key takeaways for Buildings & Heating at: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s1_...
Buildings & Heating
Want to know how effective UK councils’ climate plans and strategies are? Check out the Council Climate Scorecards to see your Council’s score and how it compares to others across the UK.
councilclimatescorecards.uk
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Thank you to @mysociety.org for creating these designs ✨
🔎 To find out more, consult our 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards key takeaways for Buildings & Heating at: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s1_...
🔎 To find out more, consult our 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards key takeaways for Buildings & Heating at: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s1_...
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For 10 years, we've convened a global community, with a shared interest in how digital tools can defend and advance democracy, via our TICTeC conference. Now we're surveying the current state of affairs to provide applicable learnings for all. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l... .
Shifting landscapes: What we’ve learned from TICTeC - Report launch event
Exploring how digital tech and AI is being used to defend and advance democracy, inspired by insights from the global TICTeC community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
For 10 years, we've convened a global community, with a shared interest in how digital tools can defend and advance democracy, via our TICTeC conference. Now we're surveying the current state of affairs to provide applicable learnings for all. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l... .
For 10 years, we've convened a global community, with a shared interest in how digital tools can defend and advance democracy, via our TICTeC conference. Now we're surveying the current state of affairs to provide applicable learnings for all. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l... .
Shifting landscapes: What we’ve learned from TICTeC - Report launch event
Exploring how digital tech and AI is being used to defend and advance democracy, inspired by insights from the global TICTeC community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
For 10 years, we've convened a global community, with a shared interest in how digital tools can defend and advance democracy, via our TICTeC conference. Now we're surveying the current state of affairs to provide applicable learnings for all. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-l... .
In tribute to Mark Longair: www.mysociety.org/2026/01/15/a...
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In tribute to Mark Longair: www.mysociety.org/2026/01/15/a...
There's still time to join us for this online event that starts in half an hour. Discover how we think the electoral donations system could be (very much) improved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-... #anticor #democracy #elections #lobbying
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
There's still time to join us for this online event that starts in half an hour. Discover how we think the electoral donations system could be (very much) improved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-... #anticor #democracy #elections #lobbying
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New report: Leaky Pipes - what we learned about where candidate donation data comes from research.mysociety.org/html/leaky-p...
Leaky Pipes
Improving election donation disclosure processes
research.mysociety.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
New report: Leaky Pipes - what we learned about where candidate donation data comes from research.mysociety.org/html/leaky-p...
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New year, new beginnings... As we make our first steps towards the 2027 Action Scorecards, we're refreshing our Scorecards Methodology, and we want your input! 🌍💚
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
New year, new beginnings... As we make our first steps towards the 2027 Action Scorecards, we're refreshing our Scorecards Methodology, and we want your input! 🌍💚
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
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Writing notes for this now - come along to listen to a fun and educational rant about the different thresholds for public transparency depending how you gave money
Join us as we launch our latest report, on where crucial data on election donations gets lost in the system.
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Writing notes for this now - come along to listen to a fun and educational rant about the different thresholds for public transparency depending how you gave money
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You can now find all our work around #AI - research, experiments, events, and thought pieces, on one page: www.mysociety.org/our-work-on-...
This collection will be growing throughout the coming months, so please do sign up for updates if this is an area of our work that interests you!
This collection will be growing throughout the coming months, so please do sign up for updates if this is an area of our work that interests you!
Our work on AI
Discover mySociety's latest work, thinking and resources around AI.
www.mysociety.org
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 AM
You can now find all our work around #AI - research, experiments, events, and thought pieces, on one page: www.mysociety.org/our-work-on-...
This collection will be growing throughout the coming months, so please do sign up for updates if this is an area of our work that interests you!
This collection will be growing throughout the coming months, so please do sign up for updates if this is an area of our work that interests you!
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Freedom of Information is all grown up - it turns 21 this year!
Join us for a one day conference to celebrate, scrutinise, and share everything around #FOI in the UK: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Join us for a one day conference to celebrate, scrutinise, and share everything around #FOI in the UK: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Freedom of Information is all grown up - it turns 21 this year!
Join us for a one day conference to celebrate, scrutinise, and share everything around #FOI in the UK: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Join us for a one day conference to celebrate, scrutinise, and share everything around #FOI in the UK: pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
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Join us as we launch our latest report, on where crucial data on election donations gets lost in the system.
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Join us as we launch our latest report, on where crucial data on election donations gets lost in the system.
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...
A free, online event - reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mysociety-...