Wikimedia UK
George Colbourn currently serves as the Relationships and Fundraising Lead at Wikimedia UK since January 2021, previously holding the role of Development Coordinator. Prior experience includes positions at Beavertown Brewery in the production team from October 2018 to January 2021, and as a Philanthropy Officer at Epilepsy Society from January 2018 to June 2018, where responsibilities included prospect research and managing online campaign platforms. George Colbourn also worked as a Philanthropy Officer at Stroke Association from April 2015 to September 2017, focusing on major donor research and writing fundraising proposals. Additional experience includes serving as a Fundraiser and travelling representative for Liberty in North Korea, where George organized a tour to raise awareness of human rights issues, and working as a Drug Safety Associate at Covance, providing detailed reports on drug trials. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Global Development and Geography from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from the University of Sussex.
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Wikimedia UK is the local Wikimedia chapter covering the United Kingdom. We support volunteer editors of, and contributors to, Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects such as Wikimedia Commons which are independently run by the Wikimedia Foundation. What we do: Wikimedia UK hosts outreach events, such as edit-a-thons and training sessions, around the country where experienced editors and newcomers can contribute to the Wikimedia projects together. We also work with institutions to improve the quality of content on Wikipedia. Learn about some of our initiatives: *Cultural partnerships (GLAM partnerships) – We partner with cultural institutions up and down the country to help them share the information they hold on Wikipedia and its sister sites *Expert outreach – We work with scholars and academics, involving them in contributing their knowledge to Wikimedia projects *Education projects – We promote the use of Wikimedia sites as educational resources *Training – We run numerous training events to help people learn how to contribute to Wikipedia and its sister sites How you can get involved: There are many ways to get involved in our work. You can... *Become a member – Members play a key role in shaping the future of the Chapter. Membership is open to all and costs just £5 a year. *Attend an event – We organise and support events all over the country, why not go to one near you? *Apply for a grant – We offer grants to support members' editing or outreach work. *Donate – Your donations go towards supporting our events and keeping Wikipedia free and open. Partner with us We are always looking for like-minded organisations who want to work with us. Get in touch with us: *If you represent a cultural institutions, please contact us on glam@wikimedia.org.uk *If you represent an education establishment, please contact us on education@wikimedia.org.uk *If you don't fit into either of these, please contact us on info@wikimedia.org.uk