The FOI Network
The FOI Network is a currently an informal coalition of civil society organisations, journalists and academics with an interest in freedom of information in the UK. Those involved include requesters and those with a wider interest in policy around FOI and government ethics and transparency.
The group provides a space to share information and insights on FOI, and to plan and coordinate future activity (for example, events and policy work).
In February 2026, we hosted FOI Fest – see more information below.
In April and May 2026, as part of a JRRT-funded project, we explored expanding and formalising the FOI Network and its activities through a series of workshops. Here are summaries of these:
- How might an FOI Network encourage the protection and expansion of Freedom of Information in the UK?
- How could an FOI Network support journalists and specialist users?
- How could an FOI Network support Freedom of Information delivery and practice?
If you/your organisation are interested in being part of this wider FOI Network, and being involved in exploration activities, please enter your details in this Google form.
Members
Current FOI Network members include:
- State of the Future
- Martin Rosenbaum
- mySociety
- Transparency International UK
- Democracy for Sale
- Campaign for Freedom of Information
- Dr. Ben Worthy from the Birkbeck Centre for British Political Life
FOI Fest 2026
The Network co-organised FOI Fest 2026 in February 2026, which was a one-day conference to celebrate 21 years of FOI in the UK. Thank you to the Birkbeck Centre for British Political Life, the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust and eCase for their support of FOI Fest. Check out the FOI Fest schedule and session recordings.
