Free and low-cost support to get your charity seen, heard and noticed from Media Trust
Applications open on a rolling basis
Got a newsworthy story but struggling with limited PR capacity and budget?
Media Trust has partnered with PA Media Group, the UK’s national news agency, to help small charities refine and distribute their press releases.
If selected, you’ll receive expert feedback from media professionals to strengthen your story, followed by free distribution through PA Media Group’s press release service giving journalists across the UK the opportunity to discover your story.
Whether you’re launching a campaign, sharing new research, announcing a milestone or highlighting your impact, this could help your story reach a much wider audience.
Applications are open on a rolling basis, with up to two charities selected each month.
We welcome applications from UK charities and nonprofits with an annual income of £1 million or less. Apply with your press release idea today!
Last chance to apply!
Two of our upcoming programmes are closing for applications next week, so if you’ve been meaning to apply, now’s the time!
1. Stronger Voices: Applications close 15 September
Join Stronger Voices, our free hybrid six-month strategic communications training for London-based equality organisations, now in its ninth year of expert delivery.
Build your confidence, sharpen your messaging, strengthen your media skills and connect with other organisations working to tackle inequality.
“The programme is brilliant. I genuinely feel like I've gained so much learning from being a part of it. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to grow in ways I wasn't aware I needed to grow.”
Cheryl at Purple Moon Drama
Apply for a spot on Stronger Voices
2. Health Equals Spokespeople Programme: Applications close 8 September
Could your experience of living and working with a health-limiting condition help change the conversation around health and employment? Or maybe your charity works with someone who could challenge assumptions and bring a different perspective?
This free six-week training programme offers expert online training to develop the skills and confidence to share your story through Health Equals’ upcoming media campaign.
Apply to be a media spokesperson
Upcoming low-cost courses
Beginner and advanced level training to build your skills
Our communications courses are designed for charities, helping you build your media, digital and communications skills in a way that is both affordable and accessible. Here are our next three courses.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Browse our full list of upcoming courses for more topics and dates.