Public Interest News Foundation
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We believe that everyone in the UK should benefit from public interest news that speaks to them, for them and with them. 🗞️
We're building the capacity of the UK's independent news providers to do that.
We're building the capacity of the UK's independent news providers to do that.
"Democratic decision-making requires trustworthy and reliable information. Journalism is the oxygen of a democratically organised political system." Head of Media at @stiftungmercator.bsky.social journalismfundersforum.com/navigating-j...
Navigating Journalism’s Transformational Crisis: Mercator Foundation Switzerland’s Perspective - Journalism Funders Forum
Journalism is the “oxygen of the political system,” says Riccardo Ramacci, Head of the Media Programme at the Mercator Foundation Switzerland. In this
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February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
"Democratic decision-making requires trustworthy and reliable information. Journalism is the oxygen of a democratically organised political system." Head of Media at @stiftungmercator.bsky.social journalismfundersforum.com/navigating-j...
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The latest episode of the Philanthropisms podcast features a great conversation with Jonathan Heawood from @publicinterestnews.org.uk about the role philanthropy can play in the future of journalism, and what opportunities and challenges this might bring:
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Jonathan Heawood: Philanthropy and Public Interest Journalism - Why Philanthropy Matters
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February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The latest episode of the Philanthropisms podcast features a great conversation with Jonathan Heawood from @publicinterestnews.org.uk about the role philanthropy can play in the future of journalism, and what opportunities and challenges this might bring:
whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/jona...
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Good to see @privateeyenews.bsky.social funding another round of the Paul Foot Awards for investigative and campaigning journalism. £8k on offer for the winner! Deadline mid March. PDF instructions and form here: www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/pau...
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Good to see @privateeyenews.bsky.social funding another round of the Paul Foot Awards for investigative and campaigning journalism. £8k on offer for the winner! Deadline mid March. PDF instructions and form here: www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/pau...
Interested in more meaningful, community centred journalism? Greater Community Media are running free co-creational news workshops starting in February. Apply and find out more: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/from-to...
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Interested in more meaningful, community centred journalism? Greater Community Media are running free co-creational news workshops starting in February. Apply and find out more: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/from-to...
We’ve had exactly 100 applications for a Tenacious Journalist Award, the deadline for which has now passed. Thanks to everyone who put time and energy into applying. Reading glasses on…
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We’ve had exactly 100 applications for a Tenacious Journalist Award, the deadline for which has now passed. Thanks to everyone who put time and energy into applying. Reading glasses on…
Just a few days left to apply!
Good morning! Good news if you were thinking of applying for a Tenacious Journalist Award, but were worried it was going to interfere with your mince pie consumption rate — the deadline is now Friday 9 January 2026! 📆 www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-jo...
About the journalism award — Tenacious Awards
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January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Just a few days left to apply!
A powerful piece in @bigissue.com from one of 2025's Tenacious Journalist Award winners. Applications are open now (through 9 Jan) for 2026's cohort! (See previous bskeeps)
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I spent four years in one of Britain's worst jails for a murder I didn't commit
Grzegorz Szal hoped compensation might help him move on with his life. Instead, he's faced years of unresolved torment.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A powerful piece in @bigissue.com from one of 2025's Tenacious Journalist Award winners. Applications are open now (through 9 Jan) for 2026's cohort! (See previous bskeeps)
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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PINF's response to the launch of the UK Government's green paper on the future of the BBC: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/pinf-we...
December 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
PINF's response to the launch of the UK Government's green paper on the future of the BBC: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/pinf-we...
Good morning! Good news if you were thinking of applying for a Tenacious Journalist Award, but were worried it was going to interfere with your mince pie consumption rate — the deadline is now Friday 9 January 2026! 📆 www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-jo...
About the journalism award — Tenacious Awards
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December 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Good morning! Good news if you were thinking of applying for a Tenacious Journalist Award, but were worried it was going to interfere with your mince pie consumption rate — the deadline is now Friday 9 January 2026! 📆 www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-jo...
1) New! The latest data on local news outlets in the UK, mapped! www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/local-n... 📍
Local news launches, closures, and the state of play in 2025
We’ve launched our latest report into the state of local news provision across the UK. In this post, Joe Mitchell, PINF’s deputy director, explains why we do it and shares some of the key findings.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
1) New! The latest data on local news outlets in the UK, mapped! www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/blog/local-n... 📍
Know a journalist with a powerful idea for a story that would lead to social change? Tell them they have one month left to apply for a Tenacious Journalist Award of £10k! 💪 More details: www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-jo... #journalism ✒️ 📲 📷 🗞️
About the journalism award — Tenacious Awards
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December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Know a journalist with a powerful idea for a story that would lead to social change? Tell them they have one month left to apply for a Tenacious Journalist Award of £10k! 💪 More details: www.tenaciousawards.org/about-the-jo... #journalism ✒️ 📲 📷 🗞️
A matter of life and death
A matter of life and death
Jonathan Heawood, Executive Director of PINF, explains the rationale for dedicated Coroners’ Court Reporters to restore accountability, strengthen local journalism and help prevent avoidable deaths.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A matter of life and death
Our deputy director, @joe-mitchell.com is at the London Assembly 25 / CfGS event today to press home the importance of local news in scrutinising mayors, as we get more of them and as their powers increase. Say hello!
Last time I was at London City Hall it was in an armadillo nr HMS Belfast. Life comes at you fast. Here for the GLA25 event - to talk about role of local news in keeping mayors on their toes. Can’t find a hashtag..
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Our deputy director, @joe-mitchell.com is at the London Assembly 25 / CfGS event today to press home the importance of local news in scrutinising mayors, as we get more of them and as their powers increase. Say hello!
Tenacious Journalist Awards open for second year!
Designed to support UK journalists produce high-impact journalism, prize winners get £10,000 for a new/existing project seeking real world change.
Funded by Changing Ideas, winners receive up to 8 months' coaching.
Apply now! tinyurl.com/3xj7uzpf
Designed to support UK journalists produce high-impact journalism, prize winners get £10,000 for a new/existing project seeking real world change.
Funded by Changing Ideas, winners receive up to 8 months' coaching.
Apply now! tinyurl.com/3xj7uzpf
About the journalism award — Tenacious Awards
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November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Tenacious Journalist Awards open for second year!
Designed to support UK journalists produce high-impact journalism, prize winners get £10,000 for a new/existing project seeking real world change.
Funded by Changing Ideas, winners receive up to 8 months' coaching.
Apply now! tinyurl.com/3xj7uzpf
Designed to support UK journalists produce high-impact journalism, prize winners get £10,000 for a new/existing project seeking real world change.
Funded by Changing Ideas, winners receive up to 8 months' coaching.
Apply now! tinyurl.com/3xj7uzpf
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⁉️NEW: A guide to councils in crisis and Westminster interventions👀
Everything you ever wanted to know about councils getting taken over by the government. What’s a section 114? Who are commissioners & what do they do? What are different types of interventions? researchforaction.uk/guide-local-...
Everything you ever wanted to know about councils getting taken over by the government. What’s a section 114? Who are commissioners & what do they do? What are different types of interventions? researchforaction.uk/guide-local-...
GUIDE: Local councils in crisis and how Westminster intervenes – Research for Action
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July 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
⁉️NEW: A guide to councils in crisis and Westminster interventions👀
Everything you ever wanted to know about councils getting taken over by the government. What’s a section 114? Who are commissioners & what do they do? What are different types of interventions? researchforaction.uk/guide-local-...
Everything you ever wanted to know about councils getting taken over by the government. What’s a section 114? Who are commissioners & what do they do? What are different types of interventions? researchforaction.uk/guide-local-...
Morning all. We're looking for a freelancer to produce a research report on the best examples of local news funders from outside the UK. 🌍 🗞️ 📈 20 days, £250/day. Do share with anyone you think might be keen: tiny.cc/PINFfreelance
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Morning all. We're looking for a freelancer to produce a research report on the best examples of local news funders from outside the UK. 🌍 🗞️ 📈 20 days, £250/day. Do share with anyone you think might be keen: tiny.cc/PINFfreelance
We're hoping to do an update of our Local News Map this summer. If we've missed an outlet — or got details wrong — please fill in the form on the map.publicinterestnews.org.uk page. 🗺️ 📍 📰
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July 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We're hoping to do an update of our Local News Map this summer. If we've missed an outlet — or got details wrong — please fill in the form on the map.publicinterestnews.org.uk page. 🗺️ 📍 📰
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Read (and sign! ✍️) the @publicinterestnews.org.uk recommendations to regenerate #LocalNews by 2035: chng.it/hhcFbsn8NB
Support local news providers to regenerate local news
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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June 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Read (and sign! ✍️) the @publicinterestnews.org.uk recommendations to regenerate #LocalNews by 2035: chng.it/hhcFbsn8NB
📢 Indie news needs your support
The local news crisis has left over 4 million Brits living in news deserts, without access to reliable local info. We've launched a petition urging the government to help regenerate local news.
Sign now and help indie news thrive: chng.it/TRSD7NKsrx
#IndieNewsWeek
The local news crisis has left over 4 million Brits living in news deserts, without access to reliable local info. We've launched a petition urging the government to help regenerate local news.
Sign now and help indie news thrive: chng.it/TRSD7NKsrx
#IndieNewsWeek
Support local news providers to regenerate local news
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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June 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 Indie news needs your support
The local news crisis has left over 4 million Brits living in news deserts, without access to reliable local info. We've launched a petition urging the government to help regenerate local news.
Sign now and help indie news thrive: chng.it/TRSD7NKsrx
#IndieNewsWeek
The local news crisis has left over 4 million Brits living in news deserts, without access to reliable local info. We've launched a petition urging the government to help regenerate local news.
Sign now and help indie news thrive: chng.it/TRSD7NKsrx
#IndieNewsWeek
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Misinformation is rising, news deserts are growing and trusted journalism is under threat. A new campaign calls on government to support a plan to revive local news — and you can help by signing the petition this Indie News Week!
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June 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Misinformation is rising, news deserts are growing and trusted journalism is under threat. A new campaign calls on government to support a plan to revive local news — and you can help by signing the petition this Indie News Week!
www.scottishbeacon.com/news/local-d... @publicinterestnews.org.uk
www.scottishbeacon.com/news/local-d... @publicinterestnews.org.uk
Lovely to be at @thebristolcable.bsky.social to celebrate #IndieNewsWeek with their first News Club event! “It’s like a book club… but for news!”
June 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lovely to be at @thebristolcable.bsky.social to celebrate #IndieNewsWeek with their first News Club event! “It’s like a book club… but for news!”
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I'm running a #Community #Journalism project in #Belfast. Call into @universityofatypical.org tomorrow at 3 to find out more. Details: viewdigital.org/hold-the-fro...
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Hold the front page! VIEWdigital and University of Atypical are taking part in the Bank of Ideas - VIEWdigital
Find out more about VIEWdigital’s new Community Journalism project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland at a special event at the University of Atypical in Belfast to mark...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I'm running a #Community #Journalism project in #Belfast. Call into @universityofatypical.org tomorrow at 3 to find out more. Details: viewdigital.org/hold-the-fro...
@viewdigital.bsky.social
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
@publicinterestnews.org.uk
@nujofficial.bsky.social
@viewdigital.bsky.social
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
@publicinterestnews.org.uk
@nujofficial.bsky.social
Going on the reading list --> "The Local Newspaper as Accidental Social Infrastructure" 👀
"Data from interviews with people working with local newspaper archives demonstrates how local journalism facilitates the development of social capital..." journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/articles/13/...
"Data from interviews with people working with local newspaper archives demonstrates how local journalism facilitates the development of social capital..." journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/articles/13/...
Assessing the contribution of local journalism: the local newspaper as accidental social infrastructure
The value of local journalism is a pressing question for society because of the challenge posed to established business models by digital platforms
However, while local journalism is understood to be...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Going on the reading list --> "The Local Newspaper as Accidental Social Infrastructure" 👀
"Data from interviews with people working with local newspaper archives demonstrates how local journalism facilitates the development of social capital..." journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/articles/13/...
"Data from interviews with people working with local newspaper archives demonstrates how local journalism facilitates the development of social capital..." journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/articles/13/...
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This Indie News Week we are running a crowdfunder to help keep our independent local journalism going. Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-th...
Support The Meteor's independent local journalism
We want to raise £1000 to support our work reporting Greater Manchester news stories that get overlooked by the mainstream media.
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June 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This Indie News Week we are running a crowdfunder to help keep our independent local journalism going. Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-th...
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A genuine quote from a supporter in this Indie News Week 2025
The best way for independent journalism to flourish is with reader support
For the price of a caffeine shot a month, your contribution would be vital
The ‘Subscribe’ link will take you there. Thank you
The best way for independent journalism to flourish is with reader support
For the price of a caffeine shot a month, your contribution would be vital
The ‘Subscribe’ link will take you there. Thank you
June 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A genuine quote from a supporter in this Indie News Week 2025
The best way for independent journalism to flourish is with reader support
For the price of a caffeine shot a month, your contribution would be vital
The ‘Subscribe’ link will take you there. Thank you
The best way for independent journalism to flourish is with reader support
For the price of a caffeine shot a month, your contribution would be vital
The ‘Subscribe’ link will take you there. Thank you