Supporting Local Good News in Mansfield & Ashfield

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Supporting Local Good News in Mansfield & Ashfield

£2,932

Target: £25,000

We have raised 11% of our target 11%

27 supporters

45 days left



Aim

We’re raising £25,000 to take the News Journal to the next level and ensure it continues to serve our community for years to come.


Bringing Good News to Our Community – Now and for the Future

The News Journal is a unique, community-focused newspaper serving Mansfield, Ashfield and Sherwood. For over 12 years, we have delivered something increasingly rare:

A newspaper dedicated entirely to good news.

In a world dominated by conflict, negativity, and constant bad headlines, the News Journal offers a refreshing alternative — positive, uplifting local stories created by and for our community.

Why This Matters

Today, people are overwhelmed by negative news — across social media, TV, and radio.

The News Journal provides:

  • A monthly injection of positivity 
  • Local stories about local people 
  • A trusted, community-driven publication 

We are often told how much readers look forward to receiving their copy — a reminder that good news still exists, right on their doorstep.

Our Goal: £25,000

We are seeking to raise £25,000 to secure the future of the News Journal and take it to the next level.

What Your Support Will Fund

Digital Transformation 

  • A more advanced, modern digital platform 
  • Improved website and content delivery 
  • Expanded reach across mobile and online channels 

Investing in Local Talent 

  • Employment of two local apprentices 
  • Focus on digital media and marketing skills 
  • Creating opportunities for young people in our community 

Sustaining Print 

  • Continuing our much-loved monthly printed newspaper 
  • Maintaining accessibility for all ages and audiences 

Our Reach & Impact

  • 10,000 printed copies distributed monthly
     (All picked up within a week from local outlets)
  • 5,000+ email subscribers receiving weekly good news updates 
  • Published every month for 12 years 
  • Strong presence across newsagents, supermarkets, and local businesses 

In comparison, traditional local newspapers in the area now reach significantly fewer homes — highlighting both the decline of local press and the growing importance of what we do.

Our Team

We operate as a lean, community-driven organisation:

  • Full-time Editor 
  • Full-time Salesperson 
  • Part-time Administrator / Bookkeeper / Website support 
  • Volunteer Publisher 

Despite limited resources, we consistently deliver a high-quality publication with real local impact.

Our Commitment

While we evolve digitally, one thing will never change:

The News Journal will always remain a printed newspaper as well as a digital platform.

Our readers value the physical paper — and we are committed to keeping it at the heart of what we do.

Why Support Us?

By supporting this campaign, you are:

  • Helping protect independent local journalism 
  • Supporting a positive voice in the community 
  • Investing in local jobs and future talent 
  • Ensuring good news continues to be heard 

Join Us

In a time when negativity dominates the headlines, the News Journal stands for something different.

Good news. Local stories. Real community.

With your support, we can continue — and grow — for years to come



Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 14th August 2026 at 10:42am


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