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Organisations we recommend

In-depth profiles of ten UK-relevant journalism organisations — what they do, what they offer working journalists, and how to get involved. For the wider directory of unions, freelance networks and associations, see Community & networks.

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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Publishes the Digital News Report, runs the Oxford Journalist Fellowship, and produces free research and courses for working journalists.

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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

Produces open-access, Creative Commons-licensed investigations and runs training and fellowships for working journalists.

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Bureau Local

Coordinates data-led investigations across UK local newsrooms, sharing datasets, story recipes, and secure collaboration platforms.

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Society of Editors

Advocates for UK press freedom, runs the Press Awards, and connects editors across newspaper, magazine, and broadcast newsrooms.

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Index on Censorship

Publishes a quarterly magazine, runs the Freedom of Expression Awards, and campaigns on press-freedom threats worldwide.

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English PEN

Advocates for imprisoned writers and journalists globally, runs the Writers at Risk programme, and campaigns for free expression.

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Foxglove

Runs strategic litigation and investigations into algorithmic accountability, big-tech power, and digital rights relevant to journalists.

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National Union of Journalists (NUJ)

The trade union for journalists in the UK and Ireland: chapels and recognition, legal support, the Freelance Fees Guide, press cards and the Code of Conduct.

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Rory Peck Trust

Supports freelance journalists globally with hostile-environment training grants, digital-security fellowships, and welfare support.

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Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma (Europe)

Publishes frameworks on trauma-informed reporting, debrief guidance, and training for editors and newsroom managers.

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Headlines Network

Offers peer support, a directory of media-aware therapists, and resources on trauma exposure and online abuse for media workers.

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Press Justice Project

Supports journalists facing legal intimidation and pursues press-freedom cases through the courts.

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Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ)

Runs investigative training and a summer conference, and awards the Lyra McKee bursary to early-career reporters.

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Full Fact

The UK's independent fact-checking charity: published fact checks, the Misinformation Toolkit, and work on corrections standards.

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Journalists' Charity

Confidential advice and cash grants for journalists in financial difficulty, independent of the NUJ so open to non-members.

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Women in Journalism

A network for women working in UK journalism: membership, mentoring, events and the Georgina Henry Award.

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Frontline Club

A London members' club for journalists, and a separate charitable trust running events on reporting and press freedom.

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