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Speaking truth to power

We work for democratic and political reform
through our activities and the campaigns we fund

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Our values are rooted in the liberalism and Quakerism of our founder Joseph Rowntree.

We seek to bring about significant changes in the political system, making it more accountable, democratic and transparent and to rebalance power for the well-being of society.

Our priorities are democratic and political reform

Our grants fund research, campaigns and activities

Fast response in two weeks for smaller grants

Our history and the vision of Joseph Rowntree

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We fund campaigns for democratic and political reform in the UK.

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News

News

Automatic Voter Registration and Private Renters

09 May 2025
Blog

Our Grantee and Applicant Survey

29 April 2025
Blog, News

Evidence and Good Practice on Lowering the Voting Age to 16

27 January 2025

Case studies

Success story:
Equal Civil Partnerships

Campaigning for mixed-sex civil partnerships in England and Wales
www.equalcivilpartnerships.org.uk

Grantee in focus:
Democracy Volunteers

Independent election observers
www.democracyvolunteers.org

UK Democracy Fund:
Generation Rent data hub

A resource for organisations who share the UK Democracy Fund’s goal of getting one million more voters registered

Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd.

The Garden House, Water End, York, YO30 6WQ

Tel: 01904 625744 | E-mail: info@jrrt.org.uk

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