- 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