Wikimedia UK

Wikimedia UK is the local Wikimedia chapter covering the United Kingdom. We support volunteer editors of, and contributors to, Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects such as Wikimedia Commons which are independently run by the Wikimedia Foundation. What we do: Wikimedia UK hosts outreach events, such as edit-a-thons and training sessions, around the country where experienced editors and newcomers can contribute to the Wikimedia projects together. We also work with institutions to improve the quality of content on Wikipedia. Learn about some of our initiatives: *Cultural partnerships (GLAM partnerships) We partner with cultural institutions up and down the country to help them share the information they hold on Wikipedia and its sister sites *Expert outreach We work with scholars and academics, involving them in contributing their knowledge to Wikimedia projects *Education projects We promote the use of Wikimedia sites as educational resources *Training We run num...