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Journalists’ Charity gives financial backing to diversity fund

James BrindleThe Journalists’ Charity has become the latest financial backer of the Journalism Diversity Fund.

The National Council for the Training of Journalists, which administers the JDF, has announced the charity’s contribution, which makes it the eighth organisation to support the scheme financially in 2021.

The move follows a fundraising drive by the NCTJ to help the fund meet its growing demand.

It means the JDF is now supported financially by 22 organisations in total.

James Brindle, pictured, chief executive of the Journalists’ Charity, said: “The Journalism Diversity Fund is one of the industry’s big success stories so it’s great for the charity to get involved and play our part.

“The fact that the fund is oversubscribed makes the charity’s contribution all the more important.

“Working closely with the NCTJ will help the charity to give more support to journalists who need us, and right now, that’s more important than ever.”

Joanne Butcher, chief executive of the NCTJ, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the Journalists’ Charity on board as a supporter of the Journalism Diversity Fund.

“We admire the work this long-standing and important industry charity is doing to increase its support for journalists who need assistance throughout their careers as well as later in life.

“Our new mutually beneficial partnership with the Journalists’ Charity reflects our commitment to increasing the work we do with like-minded charities that share our values.”