Real Media

Real Media is a cooperative of journalists dedicated to producing public interest stories. It exposes crimes, especially environmental ones, and was the Best Environmental Reporting winner at the Independent Media Awards 2022.It also reports on the health industry and discloses injustices, contributing to the debate on national problems. When covering politics, Real Media is concerned not only about what is happening in the government area of Westminster, but also how communities are organising to challenge the decisions that affect them. The newsroom investigates matters overlooked by mainstream media, shifting corporations' ownership models and bringing a more plural media ecosystem to the UK.Political actions, protests and actions organised by community groups and organisations, and interviews with members of marginalised communities and experts from diverse backgrounds stimulate the discussion of issues left out of other news coverage.Real Media focuses on debates on a local level but also discusses international issues that matter to its audiences. It has dedicated spaces for the coverage of the environment, policing, NHS, and weapons traffic.In collaboration with Phoenix Media Co-op, it releases a weekly newsletter. The media outlet works with campaign organisations aiming to shift and widen the public debate on various issues.It is an Independent Media Association member and Co-operatives UK certified member. Its revenue comes from grants from philanthropic organisations and individual donations.