Our Impact

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​​Since 2019, PINF has been working hard to ensure that everyone in the UK can benefit from public interest news that speaks to them, for them and with them.  

Our new report tracks our impact over the last five years, showing the power of our sector to come together and create change for the better. 

So, what have we achieved so far?

​​PINF has supported more than 100 indie news providers across the UK, through our: 

  • Leadership programme
  • Indie News Forum 2022, 2023 and 2024 
  • Whatsapp community
  • Skillshare and toolkit

​​We've led original research into the sector and its impact:

  • PINF Index
  • Local News Plans
  • Local News Map
  • Disinformation Dynamics

​​We've engaged policymakers across the political spectrum:

  • News for All campaign
  • Local News Commission
  • Select Committees
  • Media APPGs

​​We've banged the drum for the sector in the UK and around the world:

  • Weekly newsletter
  • Conferences
  • Media commentary
  • Indie News Week

​​We've injected at least £735,000 of new money into the sector:

  • COVID-19 emergency fund
  • Fiscal sponsorship
  • Leadership programme
  • Indie News Fund

Read the Report 

Click the image below to download the full report!

The frontpage of the "Five Years of PINF" report
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