Who We Are
The Independent Media Association is the largest network of independent publishers in the UK, organising for a people-led news media. We organise, network and lobby for news outlets that are democratically owned and run in the interests of readers, free from corporate and state control.
Trust in the news is at an all-time low. Only 35% of people in the UK trust what they read in the press, according to a 2024 Thomson Reuters report. Sensationalist narratives, biased framing and careless misinformation are considered par for the course in Britain's press. Add in a flurry of news content coming from the wild west of unregulated tech platforms, and the abundant use of AI, and a crisis in journalism is clear.
All our members adhere to a designated standards' code, and are financially independent. We believe that ethical standards in news reporting does not have to come at the expense of robust, impactful journalism. Quite the opposite - when readers trust the truthfulness of a story and the integrity of the process behind it, the impact is stronger and more credible. All our members are either members of Impress, the independent regulator for the press, or their staff are members of the NUJ, and adhere to the union's code of conduct.
Our Members
Events
8-9 July 2026 - The 3rd CHMK National Forum for Media Reform
https://chmk.org/forum-chmk-org-now-activate/
The 3rd CHMK National Forum for Media Reform explores media reform in post-conflict regions, focusing on Kurdistan's strategic policy roadmap. Academics, researchers, policymakers and international experts gather at SOAS University of London to discuss media integrity and democratic governance. Seating is limited.
9 July 2026 - How to Navigate the Queer News (and Use It to Fight Back)
A live podcast recording with QueerAF founder Jamie Wareham, investigative journalist Ludovic Parsons and broadcaster Ruby Rare. They share practical tools for making the news more accessible and using it to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. A Margate Pride and QueerAF collaboration.
27 July 2026 - Palantir in UK Public Sector
A panel discussion on Palantir's growing role in UK public services, featuring speakers from Amnesty International, Shadow World Investigations and Foxglove. They examine the £330 million NHS England contract and concerns over surveillance, procurement and privacy, followed by audience Q&A. Livestream available.
28-30 August 2026 - New Organising Conference (NOC 2026)
https://www.neworganisingconference.com/about-2
NOC 2026, hosted by the New Organising Collaborative, brings together activists, union representatives, campaigners and educators working in workers' rights and political education. The conference focuses on organising and social movement strategy, building skills for effective, people-powered campaigning.
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How collective bargaining models are shaping funding for independent media
Encouraging signs from across the globe point to fairer funding for independent media
