Bristol24/7 is an independent journalism publication informing residents of what is happening in the area, with news, features, and 'what's on' listings. It creates opportunities, celebrates diversity, and promotes changes through storytelling. Its mission is to build a community around independent journalism.

As a non-profit company, the organisation runs projects that support young people, give voice to marginalised communities, and empower local environmental groups. It also aims to create better opportunities for the local communities through different initiatives.

Better Bristol is a series of social and environmental impact projects created and delivered in collaboration with people, businesses, and communities across Bristol. The media outlet nurtures talent by providing local and marginalised communities with work experience placements, internships, and community reporting opportunities.

Additionally, Better Business is a network and magazine launched to help local businesses thrive while positively impacting the city and the residents. Bristol24/7 brings Bristol together by building a community around independent journalism.

Bristol24/7 is a Community Interest Company (CIC), which according to their website means that the title is a protected asset, owned by a wide range of shareholders from across the city. It has diversified revenue streams - grants, advertising, and members' support - that guarantee sustainability, and it uses its profits for the public good.

Source: Oasis Europe

Last updated date: November 2025

Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Year the organization started publishing:
2014
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Bristol

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Gender
Feminism
LGBTIQ+
Ethnic minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
Print
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn
Primary tech platform or medium used to publish content:
Website

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
56,963
Twitter number of followers:
110,900
Instagram number of followers:
47,200
YouTube number of followers:
2,003
Tiktok number of followers:
545

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
4
Founders:
Dougal Templeton, Michael Bennett, Martin Booth, Christopher Brown
Directors:
Benjamin Wright, Dougal Templeton, Andrew Bamford, Martino Burgess

Team

Full-time employees:
9
Part-time employees:
1
Freelancers or consultants:
6
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Content services for others
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from private donor organisations
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Grants from Google
Grants from corporations
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Google Adsense
Programmatic ad networks
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
Advertising sold by an external agency
Advertising for local governmental entities
Event sponsorships
Content development for other non-journalistic companies
Memberships
Individual donations
Event ticket sales
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Local advertising sold by own team
The second most important revenue source reported:
Memberships

Transparency

Doesn’t publish information about annual revenue
Doesn’t publish the names of donors
Has an ethics policy / manual
Publishes an ethics policy / manual
Has a data privacy policy
Publishes a data privacy policy
Has a whistleblower policy
Doesn’t publish a whistleblower policy
Has a complaints policy
Publishes a complaints policy
Doesn’t have a sexual harassment or institutional violence policy
Is signed up to a press regulator, trust initiative, or part of a press association
Does not publish up to date information about its team

Why is this profile included?

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