About WhatGov
Our Mission
To make parliamentary democracy more accessible, understandable, and actionable for organisations in the UK.
Who We Are
WhatGov was founded in 2024 by a single person passionate about democratic advocacy and its intersection with technology. I believe that understanding Parliament shouldn't require specialist knowledge.
WhatGov is an independent organisation, not affiliated with any political party or government body. My commitment is to transparent, non-partisan information that helps British organisations engage our democracy.
What We Do
Making Parliament Accessible
We transform complex parliamentary proceedings into clear, accessible information using:
- Official Hansard records
- Advanced AI technology
Building Understanding
Every day, we:
- Process hundreds of pages of parliamentary content
- Track thousands of votes and decisions
- Monitor MP activities
- Identify key topics and trends
Maintaining Independence
To ensure our independence and transparency:
- We're funded through user subscriptions, not advertising
- We don't accept political donations
Our Values
Accuracy
- Direct from official parliamentary sources
- Regular accuracy audits
Accessibility
- Plain language summaries
- Multi-format content
- Mobile-first design
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)
Transparency
- Clear source attribution
- Non-partisan presentation
- Open about our methods
- Honest about limitations
Independence
- No political affiliations
- Subscription-based model
- Regular transparency reports
How We Work
Data Sources
- Official Hansard records
- Parliamentary data service
- Public parliamentary documents
Technology
We use advanced technology responsibly:
- AI for content processing
- Natural language processing
- Human oversight of all systems
Quality Control
Our content goes through:
- Automated processing
- AI analysis
- Expert review
Impact
Supporting Democracy
- Coverage of all parliamentary sessions
- Hundreds of simplified debates
- Growing civic engagement
Get Involved
Feedback
We're constantly improving. Share your thoughts:
- Email: hi@whatgov.co.uk
- Twitter: @WhatGovUK
- Instagram: @WhatGov
Partners
We work with:
- Democracy organisations
- Research institutions
- Civic tech groups
Legal Information
Company Details
- Registered in England and Wales
- Company Number: [15864302]
- Companies House
Important Documents
Data Protection
- ICO Registration: Pending
- Data Protection Contact: support@whatgov.co.uk
Support
Contact Us
- Primary contact for all support issues
- Data protection requests
- Legal matters
- Account issues
- General inquiries
- Media requests
- Partnership opportunities
- Account verification
- Email confirmation
- Password resets
- Business/institutional subscriptions
- API access requests
- Bulk licensing
WhatGov is committed to promoting democratic engagement through better understanding of parliamentary processes. We believe that an informed citizenry is essential for a healthy democracy.