Great Central Gazette

The Great Central Gazette is an independent and not-for-profit newspaper in Leicester, UK.[1] It publishes feature articles and multimedia investigative journalism, and it runs media literacy workshops and training sessions.[2] The Great Central Gazette is a cooperative,[3] which means that its members are owners. Members pay a monthly or annual fee based on The Bristol Cable model.

Great Central Gazette
A screenshot of greatcentralgazette.org, 16 May 2023
Owner(s)Multi-stakeholder co-operative
Founder(s)Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy, Megan Lupton
EditorRhys Everquill (Managing Editor) and Emma Guy (Commissioning Editor)
Founded3 January 2023 (registered), 31 March 2023 (launched, online)
LanguageEnglish, translatable in 100 languages including Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Polish and Arabic.
CityLeicester
Websitehttps://greatcentralgazette.org

The Gazette was founded by Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy and Megan Lupton. Its inaugural board of directors includes Dorothy Francis and Rob Watson.[4] It is a member of Co-operatives UK, IMPRESS and the Independent Media Association.[5]

History

The Gazette was founded by Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy and Megan Lupton after a crowdfunding campaign and a small grant from Central England Co-operative.[6][7] It was formed in opposition to the Leicester Mercury business model, which, like other Reach plc publications, has been accused of clickbait, sensationalism, and intrusive advertising.[8]

As of April 2023, membership costs £2 per month to join,[9] with the option to contribute more.[10] It has three volunteer staff members. Membership provides a means of funding the newspaper and a vote on key decisions. In return, members get access to paywall content, member-only newsletters, and local discounts. It also sells merchandise, sponsorships, and editorial services.

The newspaper has further funding from De Montfort University, Scurrah Wainwright Charity, Lush (company),[11] and Midcounties Co-operative.[12]

The Gazette has pledged to launch a print newspaper in 2024.[13][14]

References
  1. Sharman, David. "Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  2. Registration of new society. Financial Conduct Authority, p5. 3 January 2023.
  3. "Great Central Gazette Leicester's Co-operative Newspaper – Syston Town News". 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  4. Sharman, David. "Leicester's Great Central Gazette makes two board appointments - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. Association, Independent Media (2023-02-27). "Meet our members: Great Central Gazette". IMA. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  6. Miller, Emily (2022-07-04). "Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print". NICHE MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  7. Sharman, David. "New newspaper Great Central Gazette to launch in Leicester - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  8. "DMU graduates prepare to launch newspaper that will be". www.dmu.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  9. Tobitt, Charlotte (27 June 2022). "Press Gazette Daily Newsletter". Press Gazette. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  10. "Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print". NICHE MAGAZINE. 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  11. Sharman, David. "Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  12. "Transparency". 2023-05-18. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  13. "Leicester-based newspaper, The Gazette has today announced it will launch online in early 2023 and later in print". Evington Echo. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  14. "Newly launched news co-operative wants to boost local journalism in Leicester | Media news". www.journalism.co.uk. 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
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