We help journalists with the right to work in the UK as well as former journalists and in some cases, the dependents of journalists. We also support journalists from overseas who are working full time in the UK. For financial assistance, journalism should have been your main job for at least two years. If you’re no longer working in the industry, you need to have been a full-time journalist for at least seven years during your career. To be eligible for the first jobs fund, you should be in your first role or about to start one.
We offer advice and guidance, mentoring and coaching as well as financial assistance. We offer access to events across the country which bring journalists together. We also run Ribblesdale, an independent living complex based in the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Whichever scheme you’re interested in, you’ll need to check your eligibility before completing an application form. You can find all the information you need via the relevant ‘how we help’ section on our website. If you’d like a chat or some confidential advice you can get in touch using the options below. Please be aware that as a small charity, response times can vary, but a member of the team will aim to get back to you as quickly as possible.
Email: enquiries@journalistscharity.org.uk
Tel: 01306 887511
You’ll need to provide full and accurate information about your personal circumstances, career history, and financial situation. This includes providing detailed evidence of your income and expenditure. This is so we can make a fair assessment of your case to ensure charitable funds are awarded appropriately. You may also be asked for proof of ID or your right to work in the UK.
Depending on your request and when you submit your information to us, we’ll aim to process your application within four weeks before letting you know the outcome. Only applications which meet the eligibility criteria will be considered.
We understand that sometimes things happen when you least expect them to, so please tell us if you’re in crisis and we’ll do our best to get you the help you need as soon as possible.
You can view the brochure here. If you have any other questions or want to arrange a visit please drop us a line. The application process is quick and straight forward.
Feel free to drop us a line using any of the options here and we’ll try and get back to you as soon as we can:
Email: enquiries@journalistscharity.org.uk
Tel: 01306 887511
X: @JournoCharity
Anything you tell us will be treated with the strictest confidence to help us assess your application. We take every step to keep your data safe and secure in line with the law and our own privacy statement.
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