Media Trust

Are you ready to be #MatchedByMediaTrust? 🫱🏾🫲🏼 Media Trust’s Volunteer Platform bridges the gap between charities looking to improve their comms, and creative and media professionals eager to share their skills. Charities gain professional communications support, while volunteers can turn their everyday skills into extraordinary impact. Join us to connect, collaborate, and create change that lasts. If you’re a volunteer, we make it easy for you to give back. You can filter opportunities by skills, time commitment, and charity causes that align with your interests. We’re here to help with any issues, and we provide guides and FAQs to ensure the experience is as positive and fulfilling as possible. If you’re a charity, creating an opportunity on our Volunteer Platform is simple and straightforward, with guidance readily available and Media Trust staff on hand to assist. You'll connect with experts who have at least two years of experience in the skills you need, guaranteeing your project is in capable hands.  Sign up now, to get #MatchedByMediaTrust: mediatrust.org/register

Looking to level up your team's skills? Our bespoke training sessions are designed to fit your needs - whether that’s in-person or online! Choose the format that works best for your team: ⏰ 2-hour sessions ⏰ Half-day sessions ⏰ Full-day sessions Don’t miss out on the chance to build your team’s expertise with flexible, targeted training - book today: https://lnkd.in/ezf8ZadN

We're really excited to share the news that Media Trust is being funded by Centre for Public Impact, with support from the Google AI Opportunity Fund: Europe. This new initiative will empower minoritised and under-represented groups, close the AI skills gap and ensure everyone can benefit from AI's potential: https://lnkd.in/eCU-zPHU We couldn't agree more with Matt Brittin, President of Google EMEA that, “AI can help people across industries get more done, build deeper knowledge, and focus on the things that matter most to them, but it’s crucial that no one is left behind.”   Launching in January, Media Trust’s new AI training programme will provide free bespoke AI training developed by Google and external partners to two of Media Trust’s key beneficiary groups: small to medium-sized charities and creative talent from under-represented backgrounds. For more information, see our press release: https://lnkd.in/eG3seuFS   At Media Trust, we're very excited about this opportunity to continue our work to skill-up charities, advance representation and to avert an AI divide that has the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities.   🚨 Media Trust is also looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage this pioneering new AI training programme. The deadline is Nov 26. Click below for more information and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e3uymrM6

Calling all aspiring creatives in the North West! 🚨 There's just ONE WEEK left to apply for Havas Boost, an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career in the advertising industry! ⚡️ Don’t miss out on this FREE mentoring programme from Havas Media Network and Media Trust, designed to help you build connections, sharpen your skills, and take that next step toward your dream job. Apply by Wednesday 27 November: https://lnkd.in/edv7GVY6

Last night, we were at Warner House for the Criminal Justice Alliance and #MediaTrustFilms Charity Film Screening! 🎬   For this project, Media Trust assembled a talented team of directors from our network, including a BAFTA nominee, alumni of the National Film & Television School, and individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. Together, we crafted films that explore diverse themes. These powerful stories not only highlight systemic issues but also serve as a compelling call to action for transformative change.   The event started with a warm welcome from Media Trust CEO Su-Mei Thompson and CJA Director Annette So, who spoke about why events and partnerships like this are so important.   Guests were treated to ten powerful short films, each shedding light on some of the most pressing issues within the UK’s criminal justice system. The topics of films ranged from supporting individuals in prison and life after release to policy reform and victim support.   After the screenings, we hosted a thought-provoking panel chaired by Dr Thomas McNeil. The panel featured Jemma En Rose, Nick Alexander, William Gilluley, and Danny Shaw, who shared their personal insights into the stories behind the films and emphasised the urgent need for systemic reform.   We'd like to give a huge thank you to our partners, Criminal Justice Alliance, for allowing us to tell these vital stories with you. A special thanks as well to the Crucible Foundation for their generous support and to Warner Bros. Discovery for hosting the event.   A huge round of applause goes to the talented directors, cast, crew, and the incredible charities behind the films: Centre for Applied Autism Research (University of Bath), Give a Book, Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (ICPR), RIFT Social Enterprise, SAFE!, Transform Drug Policy Foundation, Transform Justice, upCYCLE and Why me? UK. Thank you for trusting us to help tell your stories.

2025 is around the corner! What better time to level up you and your team's skills at our upcoming, low-cost comms training courses for charities? 🎇 From mastering social media and amplifying your campaigns, to utilising AI and so much more! Here's what we have coming up, with tickets starting from just £36: https://lnkd.in/eu8TEr4v 🔵 Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Success (Wednesday 15 January) - Join our webinar to learn all the essentials for developing a strong social media presence for your charity, led by Jade Staiano. 🔵 TikTok for Charities (Wednesday 29 January) - This session will explore key strategies and tips for building a community and boosting your cause on TikTok, led by Oli Hills. 🔵 Media Interview Tips and Tricks (Tuesday 4 February) - Get ready to ace your media interviews and learn valuable tips and tricks specifically tailored for charities, led by Jeffrey Ingold. 🔵 LinkedIn for Charities (Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 February) - Join this two-day training to learn how to get the most out of LinkedIn for your charity, led by Jade Staiano. 🔵 Pitching to Journalists (Wednesday 26 February) - Learn how to get media coverage for your charity by pitching to journalists in our webinar, led by Jeffrey Ingold. 🔵 Campaign Essentials (Tuesday 4 March) - This new session will help you unlock the secrets to creating clear and impactful campaigns that drive change for your charity, led by Vicky McGuire. 🔵 Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Analytics for Charities (Wednesday 5 March) - Come along to this webinar to learn how to understand and master your social media analytics, led by Jade Staiano. 🔵 AI Time-Saving Strategies and Tools (Wednesday 19 March) - Learn how AI tools can support your charity’s digital work and save you precious time and energy, led by Andrew Davis. 🔵 Building a Social Media Strategy (Wednesday 26 March) - This webinar will help you supercharge your charity’s impact with an expert social media strategy, led by Jade Staiano. And with more sessions to be added - don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/eu8TEr4v 

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Philip Thomas and Ascential – Part of the Informa Group for putting on an unforgettable night for Media Trust’s Fundraising Gala!      A massive thank you to the incredible Ascential Charity Team, led by Vicky Ogden, Rose Gyembibi and Sarah Joynes, for their commitment to making the evening a resounding success. Thank you for the time and energy you dedicated to support Media Trust.      A big shout out too to all our speakers Richard Ampeh, Georgina Cuppaidge, and Ria Bernard for sharing their experience of Media Trust’s work to empower charities and advance representation through Media Trust Films and our signature programmes like Black Britain Unspoken.     We raised an incredible £310,000 on the night, thanks to everyone’s generosity. If you couldn’t make it and would like to support us, please go to our JustGiving page. (Link in the comments!)    Thanks again to Ascential, to our principal event sponsor People's Postcode Lottery, to everyone who bought tables and tickets, and to everyone who donated or bid for auction prizes on the night! 

Are you a media, tech, or creative professional eager to make a difference? 💙 Our Volunteer Platform connects you with causes that matter, letting you share your expertise where it counts. Register below and find out for yourself how our volunteer matches make positive and long-lasting change. It's time to get #MatchedByMediaTrust: https://lnkd.in/eeCfw2UN

Do you want to lead the way in bridging the AI divide? 🤖 We are #hiring a passionate and experienced Programme Manager to spearhead a groundbreaking new programme, aimed at empowering charities and underrepresented creatives with essential AI skills. Apply here by Tuesday 26 November: https://lnkd.in/e3uymrM6

Today we had a Drop-In Clinic with Edelman, all about maximising year-end impact data. Thank you to everyone who came and to the amazing volunteers from Edelman 🙌🏾 You can join our next session, next month, where we will be helping you with planning ahead for your 2025 comms strategy. 📅 Tuesday 10 December ⏰ 10AM – 11AM 📍 Online via Zoom Apply for free here: https://lnkd.in/eeBd8jkE