Constitution of Your Vote Matters

1. Name

The organisation shall be known as Your Vote Matters (“the Movement”).

2. Status

Your Vote Matters is an independent, not-for-profit, non-partisan civic movement.
It is not affiliated with, nor does it support or oppose, any political party, candidate, or ideology.

3. Purpose

The purpose of the Movement is to:

  • Encourage and increase voter participation across the United Kingdom 
  • Promote awareness and understanding of democratic processes 
  • Address voter apathy and barriers to participation 
  • Support a democratic system that reflects the voices of as many eligible citizens as possible 

4. Principles

The Movement shall operate in accordance with the following principles:

a. Neutrality
All activities shall remain politically neutral and non-influential.

b. Independence
The Movement shall act independently of political, governmental, or commercial interests.

c. Transparency
The Movement shall be open about its purpose, activities, and outputs.

d. Respect
Participation in any activity shall be voluntary, and all individuals shall be treated with respect.

e. Integrity
All communications and outputs shall be factual, balanced, and not misleading.

f. Inclusion
The Movement shall seek to engage all eligible voters, with particular attention to underrepresented groups.

5. Activities

To achieve its purpose, the Movement may:

  • Conduct independent, neutral surveys and research 
  • Publish anonymised findings via shared platforms 
  • Share insights with other organisations conducting voter research 
  • Promote awareness of how, when, and where to vote 
  • Encourage informed participation without influencing political choice 

6. Data Protection and Privacy

  • No personally identifiable information shall be collected unless explicitly stated and consented to 
  • All data shall be anonymised at the point of collection 
  • Data shall be used only for research and engagement purposes 
  • The Movement shall comply with all applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR 

7. Non-Partisanship

The Movement shall not:

  • Campaign for or against any political party, policy, or candidate 
  • Accept funding or support that compromises its neutrality 
  • Use its platform to influence voting choices 

8. Governance

  • The Movement shall be led by a group of volunteers or appointed representatives 
  • Decisions shall be made collectively and in line with the Movement’s principles 
  • Governance structures shall remain transparent and accountable 

9. Funding

  • The Movement shall operate on a not-for-profit basis 
  • Any funding or donations shall be used solely to support its purpose 
  • Sources of funding shall be transparent and must not compromise independence 

10. Amendments

This Constitution may be amended by consensus or majority agreement of the governing group, provided that any changes remain consistent with the Movement’s core principles of neutrality, independence, and public benefit.

11. Dissolution

In the event of dissolution, any remaining resources shall be used or transferred in a manner consistent with the Movement’s purpose and not for private gain.

12. Commitment

Your Vote Matters is committed to strengthening democratic participation by encouraging every eligible citizen to engage in the electoral process ensuring that every voice has the opportunity to be heard.