Why build Rally-Tally?
After joining a London street protest, we felt the official crowd numbers didn't match reality, and it was frustrating to know we weren't truly counted. So we set out to fix that. The result: Rally-Tally.
Our aims:
- Let users check in at events and be counted.
- Keep every user completely anonymous.
- Offer virtual check-ins for those who can't attend in person.
- Enable organisers to add their events.
- Provide a trusted source for:
- Accurate attendance numbers.
- Event details; location, date, type, cause, and more.
Why Crowd Counts Matter
Every person in a crowd is a voice. If we don't count them, we risk silencing them. We believe Rally-Tally can help to:
- Shape history: Underreported numbers can shrink the perceived importance of protests, memorials, or inaugurations; blunting their power to inspire change.
- Protect lives: Live, accurate counts help cities deploy toilets, drinking water, and traffic control before problems turn dangerous.
- Guide the future: Knowing how many people show up, for which causes, helps leaders and organisations respond to what people truly care about; shaping policies, improving services, strengthening diplomacy, preventing conflict, and even ending wars.
Accurate crowd counts aren't just statistics; they're truth, safety, and the foundation for change.