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The Wikimedia projects are special: they are written and curated by thousands of volunteers. They are also supported by voluntary donations, through | The Wikimedia projects are special: they are written and curated by thousands of volunteers. They are also supported by voluntary donations, through Wikimedia UK, the Wikimedia Foundation and other international chapters. | ||
Wikimedia UK is a charity registered in England and Wales that supports and promotes [[:en:Main Page|Wikipedia]] and the other Wikimedia projects such as [[:Commons:Main Page|Wikimedia Commons]]. | Wikimedia UK is a charity registered in England and Wales that supports and promotes [[:en:Main Page|Wikipedia]] and the other Wikimedia projects such as [[:Commons:Main Page|Wikimedia Commons]]. Our [[Vision, values and mission|mission]] is to help people and organisations create and preserve open knowledge, and to help provide easy access for all. We do this by supporting volunteer editors and contributors ('Wikimedians'), by working in partnership with cultural and educational institutions, by hosting training sessions and editing events, and by acting to advocate the benefits of open knowledge generally. | ||
There are several ways to get involved in the charity's work. You can <span class="plainlinks">[ | There are several ways to get involved in the charity's work. You can <span class="plainlinks">[[:wmukcivi:civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4|become a member]]</span> for just £5 per year. You can [[Volunteering Portal|volunteer]] to work with us in a variety of ways, both online and offline. You can also <span class="plainlinks">[https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=3 make a donation]</span> (and if you're a UK taxpayer, we can claim Gift Aid). [[:wmukcivi:civicrm/profile/create?gid=37&reset=1|Subscribe to our Friends' Newsletter]] to stay in touch. Click the buttons below to learn more. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 13 May 2015
The Wikimedia projects are special: they are written and curated by thousands of volunteers. They are also supported by voluntary donations, through Wikimedia UK, the Wikimedia Foundation and other international chapters.
Wikimedia UK is a charity registered in England and Wales that supports and promotes Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects such as Wikimedia Commons. Our mission is to help people and organisations create and preserve open knowledge, and to help provide easy access for all. We do this by supporting volunteer editors and contributors ('Wikimedians'), by working in partnership with cultural and educational institutions, by hosting training sessions and editing events, and by acting to advocate the benefits of open knowledge generally.
There are several ways to get involved in the charity's work. You can become a member for just £5 per year. You can volunteer to work with us in a variety of ways, both online and offline. You can also make a donation (and if you're a UK taxpayer, we can claim Gift Aid). Subscribe to our Friends' Newsletter to stay in touch. Click the buttons below to learn more.