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Everybody connected with journalism in Wales is being invited to watch an online ceremony at the end of April at which the winners of the 2020 Journalists’ Charity Wales Media Awards will finally be revealed.

Delayed from last year because of the pandemic, the results of the sixth Wales Media Awards can be found at www.walesmediaawards.co.uk.

The Journalists’ Charity is launching an exciting initiative aimed at helping new starters at the beginning of their careers.

The first jobs fund will offer financial assistance to cover the cost of relocation, accommodation, transport, and equipment.

The scheme is aimed at supporting young journalists who are often burdened by high levels of student debt and face an increasing cost of living, especially in London.

The Journalists’ Charity’s annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th May at 12:30pm by video conference. The meeting will include reports on 2020 from the charity’s chair, and treasurer, as well as the re-election of some council members. Any charity members who wish to attend the meeting should email enquiries@journalistscharity.org.uk or call 01306 887511 for details of how to take part.

The Journalists’ Charity is delighted to announce it’s teaming up with The Drum to announce the coveted ‘journalist of the year’ award at their forthcoming ceremony.  As part of The Drum, the international news group for marketing and media industries, the awards are hosted annually to celebrate original, clever and thought-provoking work in journalism and online publishing.

The Journalists’ Charity has been supporting an unprecedented number of individuals over the last year whose lives have been turned upside down by Covid-19. Your donations have helped to provide a lifeline for those who have lost work, with many still facing a very uncertain future. Read more here.

The original musical score to the hit animated Christmas classic ‘The Snowman’ has been donated to the Journalists’ Charity as part of its fundraising auction.

The piece by composer Howard Blake was written to accompany the 1982 adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ children’s book and features the festive favourite ‘Walking in the air.’

Recorded in accordance with social distancing guidelines, you’re about to enjoy classic carols with contemporary compositions – featuring some of the country’s biggest names in journalism.

Whether it’s a unique personalised illustration from a legendary cartoonist, a ride in 007’s Aston Martin DB5, or Saturday night dinner at London’s iconic Ivy restaurant – the JC festive auction has something for you.