Unlock Democracy

Unlock Democracy (incorporating Charter 88) "is the UK’s leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms. A grassroots movement, we are owned and run by our members...

"Unlock Democracy was founded in November 2007 following the merger of Charter 88 and the New Politics Network (formerly also Active Citizens Transform)

Council (2008/9)

Accessed June 2008:

• Vicky Seddon (Chair)
• Stuart Hill (Vice Chair)
• Owais Rajput (Vice Chair)
• Rosemary Bechler
• Peter Davidson
• Alan Debenham
• Nina Fishman
• H G Griffiths
• Peter Hirst
• John Jackson
• Finola Kelly
• Kelleen McIntyre
• Terry Myers
• Andrew Pearmain
• Mick Pitt
• Mark Valladares
• Stuart Weir
• Tim Williamson

Funding

"Unlock Democracy is funded from three main sources: grant income for specific projects from various foundations and trusts, subscriptions and donations from our members and supporters and income from our subsidiary company Rodell Properties Ltd.

"Rodell Properties Ltd manages two small office buildings in central London, including 6 Cynthia Street N1 where Unlock Democracy is based. The shares of Rodell Properties are held in trust by 10 trustee share holders who are appointed by the Networks Council:

• Robin Anderson
• Rosemary Bechler
• Debbie Chay
• Stan Davison
• Nina Fishman
• Stuart Hill
• John Jackson
• Finola Kelly
• Vicky Seddon
• Phil Starr

"Major Contributions & Grants

"In the interests of transparency, we seek to abide by the same rules of reporting donations as those which apply to political parties.

"In 2008/9 , we received the following contributions / grants of more than £5,000:

• Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust -£10,000
• Network for Social Change via Poverty & Environment Trust - £10,000

"In 2007/8 , we received the following contributions / grants of more than £5,000:

• James Madison Trust - £23,664
• Poverty & Environment Trust - £15,000
• Electoral Commission - £12,500
• Ministry of Justice - £5,000
• European Commission - £29,536
• NIA - £12,000
• ERS - £6,000

"In 2006/7, we received the following contributions / grants of more than £5,000:"

• Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust - £34,400
• James Madison Trust - £21,000
• Poverty & Environment Trust - £21,000
• Enoughs Enough - £8,000
• Electoral Commission - £12,000

Contact

Web: http://www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk