UKPOL Political Donations Database (Electoral Commission data)
“On 15/09/2020, Ms Melissa Johnson donated £15,000.00 to the Liberal Democrats.” electoralcommission.org.uk+5ukpol.co.uk+5ukpol.co.uk+5
Also documented:
“On 28/11/2019, Ms Melissa Johnson donated £65,000.00 to the Liberal Democrats.” ukpol.co.uk
These entries confirm substantial giving well above the usual reporting thresholds.
💷 Historical Trend
- 15 September 2020: £15,000
- 28 November 2019: £65,000
Combined with the two £20,000 donations in August 2024 to Lisa Smart’s campaign, this adds up to at least £120,000+ given over a five-year period—an unusually high level of consistent private support.
🔍 Analysis
- Above-average donor: Melissa Johnson’s contributions (15k, 65k, and recent 40k) significantly surpass average donations (~£24,500) to the Liberal Democrats .
- Ongoing backer: Her giving activity spans at least from 2019 to 2024, suggesting a sustained interest in supporting the party’s work or specific candidates.
- Minimal public detail: These database entries confirm the amounts and dates, but provide no personal identifiers—no address, occupation, or confirming context about who she is beyond her name.
✅ Summary Table
| Date | Amount | Recipient | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2019 | £65,000 | Liberal Democrats | electoralcommission.org.ukukpol.co.uk |
| 15 Sep 2020 | £15,000 | Liberal Democrats | |
| 02 Aug 2024 | £20,000 ×2 | Lisa Smart – General Election | Recorded in House of Commons Register |
🧭 What This Reveals
- Scale & consistency: A private individual providing six-figure sums over a relatively short period is uncommon and noteworthy.
- Fully compliant: Values exceed reporting thresholds, so are legally declared—no sign of impropriety.
- Identity remains opaque: Without personal details, she remains a prominent yet anonymous donor.
