The Charitable Journalism Project, a UK charity, comprises ‘journalists, funders, lawyers, academics and media experts working together to research, analyse, and advance public understanding of public benefit journalism.’
The CJP here explains what it means by public interest journalism (as distinct from public benefit journalism).
Journalism that serves the interests of the public, for example investigative work and local democracy reporting, is under threat.
It’s often about topics that are essential for our democracy but that can be difficult or dry to understand. It’s hard, complex and time-consuming to do, but it often challenges the powerful and stands up for the powerless.
Public Interest News 