🌐 Overview
mySociety is a nonprofit organization that builds digital tools to help people participate more effectively in democracy and hold governments accountable.
🛠️ What they do
mySociety creates simple, high-impact civic tools used by millions:
FixMyStreet → Report local problems (potholes, street issues)
TheyWorkForYou → Track politicians, votes, and debates
WhatDoTheyKnow → Submit public records (FOI) requests
They also support governments and NGOs globally in building transparent, participatory systems.
⚡ Why it matters
Most people don’t engage with government because it’s hard to access.
mySociety makes democracy:
Easier to understand
Easier to participate in
More accountable
➡️ It turns everyday citizens into active participants, not passive observers.
🌍 Impact
Millions of users across the UK and internationally
Tools replicated in dozens of countries
Widely recognized leader in civic tech