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Paul Jones, a former journalist and head of foundation training at PA Media has been elected Chair of trustees of the Journalists’ Charity, replacing Christine Warwick who served in the post since 2021.

Alison Gow has been elected Deputy Chair.

Gill was named Editor of The Scottish Sun on International Women’s Day in 2021. She is the first female Editor of The Scottish Sun.
An award-winning journalist, Gill has worked in media for over 30 years and at The Scottish Sun for the last 17 where she is responsible for content across seven days and across all platforms.

The Journalists’ Charity was proud to sponsor the Scoop of the Year award at the 46th Scottish Press Awards ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday (May 22).

What a day to remember – a full house, laughter galore and raising thousands for our charity.

It was a very special event held at Edgbaston Cricket Club in Birmingham where legendary comedian Jasper Carrott performed a set to mark his 80th birthday.

On mega form, the 325-strong audience were in stitches, mesmerised by the quick fire gags.

The Scottish media turned out in force on Friday April 4 to celebrate journalism in Scotland and to raise funds for the Journalists’ Charity.

Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and Beth Rigby performed a live version of their podcast ‘Electoral Dysfunction’ to a crowd of more than 350 journalists, politicians, and other leading figures from across Scotland.

His Majesty The King has spoken of the ‘unique and vital role’ played by regional journalists as part of a media reception held at Buckingham Palace on March 26.

Around 400 journalists from across the country were invited to the event, which was hosted by The King and The Queen, who serves as the charity’s Patron. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP also attended.

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The Journalists’ Charity is delighted to announce a very special – and very long – lunch as Jasper Carrott marks his 80th birthday.

And you can join the party at Edgbaston Cricket Club on Friday 2nd May.