Sameer Padania announces the Local News Fund for Newry, a response to the existential threat that economic pressures and digital transformations have brought to local news outlets. Local news is a lifeline for communities, connecting individuals, and fostering active citizenship. Yet, in the face of economic challenges and evolving media
Jonathan Heawood reflects on an invigorating five days at the International Journalism Festival 2024 in Perugia, Italy. I love many things about my job. Working with creative and courageous news providers. Talking to funders and policymakers about the value of journalism. Following the latest research into the sector. The list
Last month, an indie news provider in the UK became the very first to receive charitable status because it provides 'public interest local news'. In this week's blog, the Charitable Journalism Project's George Brock discusses this development and answers some frequently asked questions about
PINF's Executive Director, Jonathan Heawood, reflects on the Journalism Funders Forum and discusses our goal of raising £50,000 for the Indie News Fund. Every year, a special group of people get together in a European city. Unlike most people with millions of Euros at their disposal, these