The UK Democracy Fund supported forty organisations to develop a shared, cross-sector vision for delivering
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A Roadmap to Votes at 16
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The Government has announced its plans for a broad ranging Elections Bill
Thanks to the excellent work of campaigners, including many JRRT and UK Democracy Fund grantees,
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SMK Awards: David & Goliath winners 2025
Every year, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s National Campaigner Awards celebrate the best campaigners and campaigns.
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How the Government can transform voter registration to increase democratic equality
Ellen Berry, Head of the UK Democracy Fund, celebrates the success of the Fund’s grantees
Themes: Elections
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Our Grantee and Applicant Survey
In late 2024, we invited grantees and applicants of JRRT, the UK Democracy Fund and
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Nominate now! SMK Awards 2025
The SMK National Campaigner Awards are back for 2025! Each year, SMK celebrates the best
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Evidence and Good Practice on Lowering the Voting Age to 16
In January 2025, the UK Democracy Fund published Evidence and Good Practice on Lowering the
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Winners of SMK Awards 2024
Each year, JRRT sponsors the David & Goliath category at the SMK National Campaigner Awards
Themes: JRRT news
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Transparency, Diversity and Accountability – The Foundation Practice Rating 2023
JRRT is one of 13 funders supporting the Foundation Practice Rating, an initiative led by