At Media Trust we believe in the power of media to change lives

„What is Media Trust, how and when did it start?

Media Trust is the UK’s leading communications charity, which works with media organisations and charities to enhance their communications and enable communities to find their voice and make it heard. The Community Channel is a Media Trust initiative.

Tell us what is your mission and what is your vision.

At Media Trust we believe in the power of media to change lives. We work with the media industry to empower charities and communities to have a voice and be heard. This is achieved by: providing communications skills and resources through expert-led training courses and events, free professional support, film production, free online guides and resources; helping access audiences through Community Channel on TV and online, national news distribution and media partnerships; harnessing creative industry talent through media volunteers and media partnerships; Supporting communities and young people to develop their own media projects.

Do you have partners?

Media Trust’s corporate members include BBC, Channel 4, Daily Mail and General Trust, Google, Guardian Media Group, IPC Media, ITV plc., MTV Networks UK and Aegis Group. Media Trust harnesses the skills and experiences of these companies to help communities across the UK.

How is Media Trust related to citizen journalism?

Media Trust received funding to deliver a three-year project enhancing the knowledge and skills base around citizen led media due to our experience of working with communities. We want to provide communities with a unique opportunity to connect learn and share their stories. The ultimate goal is a strengthened citizen journalism community.”