Our aims are to

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• Provide advice, training, shared resources and events for the benefit of members
   

• Encourage collaboration between members
   

• Connect members and wider civil society organisations
   

• Develop resources to support the setting up of new media outlets
   

• Raise funds for internships, journalist positions, seed funding and other funding pots for the benefit of members
   

• Support members to recruit and amplify marginalised people and groups underrepresented in the mainstream media
   

• Support members to produce accessible media for those with disabilities
   

• Champion the importance of independent media within the wider media sector, to decision makers and the public
   

• Showcase the best of independent media through an annual awards ceremony
   

• Promote our members at events, on our website and across social media by sharing content and producing original video and podcast shows
   

• Adhere to the NUJ’s Code of Conduct
   

• Contribute to independent media freedom and plurality by celebrating freedom of expression and the diversity of our members’ styles, views, and formats
   

• Work with other organisations, agencies and parties across the political spectrum in the interests of members and of a healthy democracy and fourth estate
   

• Work closely with and refer any concerns about our members' content to the relevant member’s complaints editor, Impress or the NUJ as appropriate