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.
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. 🗺️ 📍 📰
PINF Local News Map
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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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www.scottishbeacon.com/news/local-d... @publicinterestnews.org.uk
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...
journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
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.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
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
We're celebrating #IndieNewsWeek all week! Because No News Is Bad News. Check out the events calendar for something near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-w... 📆 📍 🗞️
Today we've been recording a podcast as part of our collaboration with @swdn.bsky.social as part of @publicinterestnews.org.uk's #IndieNewsWeek you'll be able to catch up with me, Archie, Becky, Glynis + Bonnie the newshound later this week!
June 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're celebrating #IndieNewsWeek all week! Because No News Is Bad News. Check out the events calendar for something near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-w... 📆 📍 🗞️
#IndieNewsWeek is coming! Starting Monday 9 June, indie newsrooms across the UK will be hosting live events to connect with and across communities! 📆 🗞️ 🤗
Check out our (very neon) events board for an event near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-e...
Check out our (very neon) events board for an event near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-e...
Indie News Events | PINF
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June 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#IndieNewsWeek is coming! Starting Monday 9 June, indie newsrooms across the UK will be hosting live events to connect with and across communities! 📆 🗞️ 🤗
Check out our (very neon) events board for an event near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-e...
Check out our (very neon) events board for an event near you: www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/indie-news-e...
Great to see Lisa Nandy, Sec of State for Culture Media Sport make this pledge: www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/na...
Nandy promises local news for 'every town, city and village' - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage
Culture secretary also calls for partnership between BBC and publishers
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June 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Great to see Lisa Nandy, Sec of State for Culture Media Sport make this pledge: www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/na...
Join us in 29 mins for the latest research findings on indie news providers and indie news audiences! lu.ma/nqzgdjvc
All in the build-up to #IndieNewsWeek next week!
All in the build-up to #IndieNewsWeek next week!
Report Launch: 🚀 2025 Survey of independent news providers...and their audiences. 📊 · Zoom · Luma
The Public Interest News Foundation is pleased to invite you to join us for the launch of this year’s report on the state of independent news providers... and…
lu.ma
June 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Join us in 29 mins for the latest research findings on indie news providers and indie news audiences! lu.ma/nqzgdjvc
All in the build-up to #IndieNewsWeek next week!
All in the build-up to #IndieNewsWeek next week!
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Old models of local news are collapsing. New models are emerging – but they are fragile.
The @publicinterestnews.org.uk team are presenting a vision for the future of local news – and how this vision can become reality.
@joe-mitchell.com #StrongerThings
The @publicinterestnews.org.uk team are presenting a vision for the future of local news – and how this vision can become reality.
@joe-mitchell.com #StrongerThings
June 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Old models of local news are collapsing. New models are emerging – but they are fragile.
The @publicinterestnews.org.uk team are presenting a vision for the future of local news – and how this vision can become reality.
@joe-mitchell.com #StrongerThings
The @publicinterestnews.org.uk team are presenting a vision for the future of local news – and how this vision can become reality.
@joe-mitchell.com #StrongerThings
Come say hello if you’re at @wearenewlocal.bsky.social’s #strongerthings!
Our breakout on local news starting soon! 🗞️📱
Our breakout on local news starting soon! 🗞️📱
June 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Come say hello if you’re at @wearenewlocal.bsky.social’s #strongerthings!
Our breakout on local news starting soon! 🗞️📱
Our breakout on local news starting soon! 🗞️📱
On Weds we'll launch the latest version of our Index of Independent News Publishing report. We'll share the latest vital statistics on the shape and size of the indie news sector in the UK. And for the first time, we've asked audiences for their views on indie news. Join us: lu.ma/nqzgdjvc
Report Launch: 🚀 2025 Survey of independent news providers...and their audiences. 📊 · Zoom · Luma
The Public Interest News Foundation is pleased to invite you to join us for the launch of this year’s report on the state of independent news providers... and…
lu.ma
June 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
On Weds we'll launch the latest version of our Index of Independent News Publishing report. We'll share the latest vital statistics on the shape and size of the indie news sector in the UK. And for the first time, we've asked audiences for their views on indie news. Join us: lu.ma/nqzgdjvc
Come and work with us!
PINF is looking for an experienced Head of Operations and Governance. In this senior management role, you'd take responsibility for PINF's financial management, governance, HR and operations.
Applications open until 14th May 2025 at 5pm.
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PINF is looking for an experienced Head of Operations and Governance. In this senior management role, you'd take responsibility for PINF's financial management, governance, HR and operations.
Applications open until 14th May 2025 at 5pm.
tinyurl.com/3efwxw6r
JOIN OUR TEAM: Head of Operations and Governance!
PINF is hiring! Can you help us strengthen our foundations on our mission to build a movement for local news in the UK? The Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) seeks a Head of Operations and Govern...
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May 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Come and work with us!
PINF is looking for an experienced Head of Operations and Governance. In this senior management role, you'd take responsibility for PINF's financial management, governance, HR and operations.
Applications open until 14th May 2025 at 5pm.
tinyurl.com/3efwxw6r
PINF is looking for an experienced Head of Operations and Governance. In this senior management role, you'd take responsibility for PINF's financial management, governance, HR and operations.
Applications open until 14th May 2025 at 5pm.
tinyurl.com/3efwxw6r
We're hiring someone to come help us regenerate local news! Do you know anyone that has good operations and governance experience and is looking for a part-time role? Please pass this on! www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/public-... #jobs
Head of Operations and Governance | Public Interest News Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Head of Operations and Governance. , £50,000 FTE, £20,000 pro rata, find a career with meaning today
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April 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We're hiring someone to come help us regenerate local news! Do you know anyone that has good operations and governance experience and is looking for a part-time role? Please pass this on! www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/public-... #jobs
Over the next six months, PINF will support particularly tenacious journalists with some important public interest stories. We'll be highlighting these on this website!
(You can learn more about the Tenacious Awards here: www.tenaciousawards.org/2025-tenacio...)
(You can learn more about the Tenacious Awards here: www.tenaciousawards.org/2025-tenacio...)
2025 Journalists — Tenacious Awards
www.tenaciousawards.org
April 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Over the next six months, PINF will support particularly tenacious journalists with some important public interest stories. We'll be highlighting these on this website!
(You can learn more about the Tenacious Awards here: www.tenaciousawards.org/2025-tenacio...)
(You can learn more about the Tenacious Awards here: www.tenaciousawards.org/2025-tenacio...)
This looks a good read! We think that quality, community-centric, participatory local news is a vital part of social infrastructure. Regenerating local news will improve the accessibility and trustworthiness of important civic information when acute crises hit.
Lovely report from @theyoungfdn.bsky.social on the importance of involving people and communities in developing crisis response and recovery.
Particularly like @helengou.bsky.social's personal introduction; the fact the exec summary is called "TL;DR"; and references to a monkey in Sri Lanka.
Particularly like @helengou.bsky.social's personal introduction; the fact the exec summary is called "TL;DR"; and references to a monkey in Sri Lanka.
Community, not catastrophe | The Young Foundation
When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.
www.youngfoundation.org
April 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This looks a good read! We think that quality, community-centric, participatory local news is a vital part of social infrastructure. Regenerating local news will improve the accessibility and trustworthiness of important civic information when acute crises hit.
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Super interesting to be on Local News Commission
@publicinterestnews.org.uk It’s not often I can use the knowledge from my 2 careers: journalism & civil society. Final report outlines the vital role of local news in our democracy and how to preserve it. www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/_files/ugd/c...
@publicinterestnews.org.uk It’s not often I can use the knowledge from my 2 careers: journalism & civil society. Final report outlines the vital role of local news in our democracy and how to preserve it. www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/_files/ugd/c...
www.publicinterestnews.org.uk
March 31, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Super interesting to be on Local News Commission
@publicinterestnews.org.uk It’s not often I can use the knowledge from my 2 careers: journalism & civil society. Final report outlines the vital role of local news in our democracy and how to preserve it. www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/_files/ugd/c...
@publicinterestnews.org.uk It’s not often I can use the knowledge from my 2 careers: journalism & civil society. Final report outlines the vital role of local news in our democracy and how to preserve it. www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/_files/ugd/c...
Here we go! @sophiasgaler.bsky.social is launching the #LocalNewsCommission report with a panel of commissioners and special guests. #NoNewsIsBadNews
March 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Here we go! @sophiasgaler.bsky.social is launching the #LocalNewsCommission report with a panel of commissioners and special guests. #NoNewsIsBadNews