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mySociety: Summary

mySociety is a not-for-profit social enterprise that develops digital technologies to empower citizens. It provides tools and resources for transparency, democracy, and community engagement across more than 40 countries.

Service Name

mySociety

Industry

Civic Technology, Non-Profit, Social Enterprise, Digital Services

Main Value Proposition

mySociety empowers ordinary people to be active citizens through technology, research, and data.

Description

mySociety is a not-for-profit social enterprise that develops digital technologies to empower citizens. It provides tools and resources for transparency, democracy, and community engagement across more than 40 countries.

Key Features

Digital tools for civic engagement; Research and data for policy development; Support for local government services; Open access to data and research

Use Cases

mySociety is most valuable for journalists seeking transparency, activists holding authorities accountable, and citizens wanting to improve their local communities.

Competitive advantages

Established presence in over 40 countries; Not-for-profit model ensuring focus on social impact; Comprehensive suite of services for local authorities

Strengths

mySociety's strengths lie in its extensive experience, commitment to civic technology, and the ability to provide valuable resources for both citizens and local governments.

Positioning

mySociety positions itself as a leader in civic technology, focusing on empowering citizens and enhancing democratic processes.

Audience

The target users include civic activists, local government officials, journalists, and engaged citizens who seek to leverage technology for social change.

CTA

Donate to mySociety

Tags
  • Civic Engagement

  • Transparency

  • Democracy

  • Community Improvement

Tagline

20 years of mySociety

Tone of Voice

Empowering, Informative, Engaging

Differentiation

mySociety uniquely combines technology with civic engagement, focusing on transparency, democracy, and community improvement, while also providing open access to research and data.

Brand Positioning

mySociety identifies as a socially responsible organization dedicated to fostering active citizenship and transparency in governance.

Founded

2003-01-01

Founders
  • James Cronin