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    Knowledge that everyone can trust

    Wikimedia UK is the UK charity behind the human side of Wikipedia, working with volunteers, educators and partners across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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    Celebrating 25 years of Wikipedia and 15 years of Wikimedia UK

    Our Big Birthday Party brought together an inspiring mix of people to celebrate two major milestones and recognise outstanding volunteers with Silver Jubilee Awards.

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    Connections, ideas & renewed hope

    Powerful reflections from staff, trustees and volunteers who attended Wikimania 2026 in Paris with support from Wikimedia UK.

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We are Wikimedia UK. Connecting communities, culture and knowledge

Wikipedia is written and maintained by volunteer editors around the world. Wikimedia UK is the independent, UK-registered charity that supports them here, funding training, running events, partnering with schools, museums and libraries, and campaigning for open knowledge.

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What we do

Wherever you are in the UK, we’re here to support you

Wikimedia UK works with communities, cultural organisations and volunteers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore what’s happening where you are.

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Our impact, in numbers

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  • Over 3 million Wikipedia articles added or improved in 38 languages
    3 million+
  • New editors trained
    917
  • Images added to Wikimedia Commons
    150,000
  • articipants across all our programmes
    8,269
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2026: 25 years of Wikipedia, 15 years of Wikimedia UK

Here’s what we’ve achieved together – and what’s next.

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From editing your first article to running a local event, there’s a place for you in the Wikimedia UK community.

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