Supporting Local Good News in Mansfield & Ashfield

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