Get involved - Wikimedia UK
Get involved
The Wikimedia projects are written, edited and curated by volunteers who are just like you. There are many ways to get involved and activities to suit the interests of everybody. Whether you are new to the idea of editing Wikipedia or an established community member we’d love for you to get involved and shape the sum of all human knowledge.
Learn to edit
All of us have knowledge to share. Here’s how you can join our global community.
TRAINING & GUIDANCE
COME TO AN EVENT
Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer with Wikimedia UK, including editing, training and running events.
VOLUNTEER ROLES
COMMUNITY LEADERS SURVEY
Become a member
Members of Wikimedia UK can stand for the Board of Trustees, vote in the AGM, apply for Project Grants, and can borrow equipment.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Join an event
Experienced editors and newcomers can contribute to the Wikimedia projects together.
FIND OUT WHAT’S ON
RUN YOUR OWN EVENT
Grants and scholarships
Wikimedia UK runs a small grants programme open to everyone. You can apply for grants towards your efforts to improve the Wikimedia projects, or to help others.
Grants awarded
apply here
Partner organisations
We can offer support and advice to volunteer and staff teams engaging with the Wikimedia projects, including offering training where our strategic aims align.
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Events
wmukevents
25th Apr 2026
Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support &, a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.
25th Apr 2026
Edinburgh Meetup 27, 11:30 - 14:30, all welcome!
2nd May 2026
Hackney History Festival - Introduction to Wikipedia Editing 2pm - 4pm Join us to learn how to edit Wikipedia.
14th May 2026
Online Introduction to Wikipedia Editing 6pm - 8.30pm Join us to learn how you can contribute to Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia, written and maintained by a community of volunteers.
30th May 2026
Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support &, a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.
16th Jun 2026
Hanes Cwiar Cymreig a Wicipedia / Queer Welsh History and Wikipedia 6pm - 9pm The Queer Emporium, Cardiff
Past events
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