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Sponsorship & Partnerships Policy

Pulborough Post Sponsorship & Partnerships Policy

Last Updated: 19 June 2026

Purpose

The Pulborough Post welcomes sponsorships and partnerships that support local journalism, community engagement, and initiatives that benefit Pulborough and the surrounding area.

This policy explains how sponsorships and partnerships are managed and the principles that guide our relationships with external organisations.

Our objective is to build constructive community relationships while maintaining transparency, integrity, and editorial independence.

Our Principles

All sponsorships and partnerships are guided by the following principles:

  • Editorial independence
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Fairness
  • Community benefit
  • Public trust

The interests of our readers and community always take precedence over commercial or organisational interests.

Types of Partnerships

The Pulborough Post may enter into partnerships with:

Community Organisations

  • Charities
  • Volunteer groups
  • Community associations
  • Local initiatives

Educational Institutions

  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Educational projects
  • Youth organisations

Local Businesses

  • Independent businesses
  • Professional services
  • Local employers
  • Community-minded enterprises

Cultural and Sporting Organisations

  • Sports clubs
  • Arts organisations
  • Heritage groups
  • Cultural initiatives

Event Organisers

  • Festivals
  • Community events
  • Charity fundraising activities
  • Public engagement programmes

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship arrangements may include support for:

  • Community events
  • Special editorial projects
  • Newsletters
  • Awards programmes
  • Community campaigns
  • Public information initiatives
  • Educational programmes
  • Local journalism projects

All sponsorship arrangements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Editorial Independence

Editorial independence is fundamental to the Pulborough Post.

Sponsors and partners:

  • Do not control editorial decisions.
  • Do not approve editorial content before publication.
  • Do not influence news coverage.
  • Do not determine which stories are investigated or reported.

Editorial decisions remain solely the responsibility of the editorial team.

Participation in a sponsorship or partnership arrangement does not guarantee favourable editorial coverage.

Transparency and Disclosure

We believe readers should understand when relationships exist between the Pulborough Post and external organisations.

Where appropriate, sponsorships or partnerships will be disclosed clearly.

This may include:

  • Sponsor acknowledgements
  • Partnership notices
  • Project disclosures
  • Event sponsorship statements

Readers should always be able to distinguish between independent editorial content and sponsored or partnered activities.

Sponsored Content

Where content is produced as part of a sponsorship arrangement:

  • It will be clearly labelled.
  • The nature of the arrangement will be disclosed where appropriate.
  • Readers will not be misled into believing sponsored content is independent reporting.

Sponsored content remains subject to editorial review and legal standards.

Community Benefit

We prioritise partnerships that:

  • Support local communities.
  • Promote civic participation.
  • Encourage volunteering.
  • Strengthen community life.
  • Support local culture, education, sport, and wellbeing.
  • Contribute positively to Pulborough and the surrounding area.

We seek partnerships that align with our mission as a community news publication.

Conflicts of Interest

We recognise that partnerships may create actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

To protect public trust:

  • Relevant relationships may be disclosed.
  • Editorial decisions will remain independent.
  • Potential conflicts will be reviewed before entering into partnerships.
  • Contributors and editors are expected to disclose relevant interests.

Organisations We May Decline to Partner With

The Pulborough Post reserves the right not to enter into sponsorship or partnership arrangements where we believe the relationship may:

  • Undermine editorial independence.
  • Create reputational risk.
  • Conflict with our values.
  • Create significant conflicts of interest.
  • Damage public confidence in our publication.

Each proposal will be assessed individually.

Political and Campaign Organisations

Partnerships with political parties, election campaigns, or partisan political organisations will be considered with particular caution.

Any such arrangements must not compromise the publication's independence, fairness, or public trust.

Acceptance of advertising or participation in public events does not imply endorsement of any political viewpoint.

Use of Names and Logos

Partners and sponsors may not imply endorsement by The Pulborough Post without prior permission.

The use of our name, logo, branding, or reputation must be agreed in advance and used in accordance with any applicable guidelines.

Review of Partnerships

Partnerships may be reviewed periodically to ensure they remain consistent with:

  • This policy
  • Editorial standards
  • Legal requirements
  • Community expectations

The Pulborough Post reserves the right to terminate partnership arrangements where these standards are no longer met.

Partnership Enquiries

Organisations interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities are invited to contact us.

The Pulborough Post

Email: editor@pulboroughpost.co.uk

Website: pulboroughpost.co.uk

Policy Review

This Sponsorship & Partnerships Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary.

The Pulborough Post remains committed to building positive community relationships while safeguarding the independence, credibility, and trust that are essential to local journalism.