They are a charity working in the UK and around the world to promote democracy and strengthen parliaments. The Hansard Society believes that the health of representative democracy rests on the foundation of a strong Parliament and an informed and engaged citizenry. Their work is devoted to: exploring the evolution of representative democracy; educating citizens, particularly young people; connecting citizens with parliamentarians and policy-makers; and convening debate on topical political issues.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/
- Address:
- 5th Floor, 9 King Street, London EC2V 8EA, UK
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Sub-region:
- Northern Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
UK
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1944
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Stephen King-Hall
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Ruth Fox
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Ruth Fox Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Ruth Fox
Leader gender: Female
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Ruth Fox Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Ruth Fox
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
Hansard Society
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Global average
2024
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2023
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% Female staff
2025
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2024
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2023
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% Female researchers
2025
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2019
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Publications
2024
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Social
Facebook
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Instagram
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Data notes
Last
updated: 10/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.