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This project successfully funded on 14th August 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Supporting Local Good News in Mansfield & Ashfield
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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