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''This post was written by Katherine Bavage, Wikimedia UK Fundraising Manager''
''This post was written by Matthew Wood, Wikimania / Wikimedia UK volunteer''


"Imagine a world in which every single human being is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That’s what we’re doing…”
As many will no doubt be aware of by now, [https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimania], the annual global conference of the Wikimedia movement, arrives in London for the first time this summer. The conference, hosted at [http://www.barbican.org.uk/ The Barbican], Europe’s largest conference venue,  with the main body of events running over a long weekend from the 8th -10th August and activities happening from the 4th – 11th August.


These are the words used by Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, that have historically inspired readers over the years to understand the heart of our movement and show their support by making a donation. The Wikimedia movement and Wikipedia would not exist without the sustained and fantastic generosity of donors from around the globe.
Over the past few weeks, Wikimania 2014 has been inundated with open session proposals related to several tracks as detailed by the conference organisers. These proposals, workshops, presentation and talks from people connected to the Wikimedia movement, revolve around and incorporate the following themes:


Wikimedia UK is funded partly by a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation, from global fundraising campaigns on Wikimedia project sites, and partly by direct donations made to the charity. As a registered charity we have our own objects to deliver public benefit, and stay in touch year round with our donors about the work their support has helped to create.
*Wikiculture and community
*Social machines
*Legal and Free Culture
*GLAM outreach
*Education outreach
*Open scholarship
*Open Data


At Wikimedia UK we wanted to demonstrate our commitment to the support our donors have shown us, which in 2013 was over £250,000 of direct gifts to the charity. As a result we have become a member of the Fundraising Standards Board and committed to meeting the terms of their fundraising promise which are:
The deadline for submission for these exciting topics expired 31st March. Everyone involved in Wikimania and would like to thank all of those who took the time to submit proposals for Wikimania 2014 in London. It is with great pleasure that we can announce the reception of [https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Submissions 514 unique and exceptional proposals], all of which will be scrutinized thoroughly and intensely.


*We are committed to high standards
Difficult choices will be made over the next couple of weeks in order to refine the sessions for acceptance to be presented in a variety of ways at the conference itself in August. We wish you all the best throughout the assessment process and thank you once again for your eagerness to contribute to Wikimania and the Wiki community.
*We are honest and open
*We are clear
*We are respectful
*We are fair and reasonable
*We are accountable.


You can [http://www.frsb.org.uk/what-we-do/fundraising-promise/ read the full fundraising promise here] and the [http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/code-of-fundraising-practice/ Institute of Fundraising ‘Code of Fundraising Practice’ here].
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Most importantly we have now developed a [[Wikimedia_UK_Supporter_complaint_procedure|supporter complaint procedure]] which we will continue to highlight to donors. If you are unhappy with how a gift you have made has been handled, or have feedback about the process or any other aspect of our fundraising or donor communications you can let us know – in the first instance with an email to fundraising{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk  We hope we offer a good service, but we also believe that it can always be improved and that the best people to show us how are the people who it is designed to benefit – that’s you!
 
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Wikimedia UK

Open knowledge for all

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If you'd like to see what Wikimedia UK is working on, our website is the best place for our community of volunteers, donors and members to stay up to date.

About Wikimedia UK

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.

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