The Sikh Press Association is an international news agency working through the Sikh Community to provide accurate multimedia content for both regional and mainstream media globally.
Media enquiries
07723 966 776
Jasveer@SikhPA.com
External Resources
The organisations set out below have resources aimed at journalists
Ageing and Older Age
The Centre for Ageing Better is tackling inequalities in ageing by building an ‘Age-friendly Movement’, helping society to see ageing in a more positive and realistic way.
Media enquiries
07795 620 698
media@ageing-better.org.uk
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is an independent champion for the rights of people aged 60 and older.
Media enquiries
07515 288271
richard.jones@olderpeople.wales
Childhood Abuse
NAPAC offers the UK’s only free national support service for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Media enquiries
media@napac.org.uk
Court Reporting
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provides legal advice and support to the Law Officers who give legal advice to government and perform other duties in the public interest.
Media enquiries
020 7271 2443 / 020 7271 2479
07815 853529 – out of hours
press.office@attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Data Protection
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights.
Data Protection and Journalism code of practice
Media enquiries
0303 123 9070
pressoffice@ico.org.uk
Defence and Security
The Defence and Security Media Advisory (DSMA) Notice System is a voluntary system that provides guidance to the media on what information about defence and security should not be published.
Media enquiries
0300 155 8738
secretary@dsma.uk
Domestic abuse
Level Up is a feminist community in the UK that campaigns for gender justice.
Media enquiries
media@welevelup.org
The ManKind Initiative is a national charity that offers support and help to male victims of domestic abuse and their families.
Media enquiries
07834 452357
chairman@mankind.org.uk
Refuge is the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK. They support thousands of survivors to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse.
Media enquiries
0207 395 7731
press@refuge.org.uk
Savera UK is working to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and all harmful practices, through direct interventions other engagement.
Media enquiries
press@saverauk.co.uk
Women’s Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Media enquiries
020 7566 2511
press@womensaid.org.uk
Zero Tolerance is a Scottish charity working to end men’s violence against women by tackling its root cause: gender inequality.
Media enquiries
info@zerotolerance.org.uk
Gypsies and Travellers
Travellers’ Times is a multi-award-winning media organisation that produces news and information about Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people.
Media enquiries
info@ruralmedia.co.uk
HIV
The National AIDS Trust (NAT) is a UK charity that campaigns for and supports the rights of people living with HIV.
Media enquiries
07384 390 624
press@nat.org.uk
Journalist Safety
The Rory Peck Trust is dedicated to the support, safety and welfare of freelance newsgatherers around the world.
Media enquiries
0203 219 7860
info@rorypecktrust.org
Mental Health
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales that offers support and advice to people with mental health problems.
Media enquiries
07850 788514
media@mind.org.uk
Missing persons
Missing People is a UK charity that assists with missing person investigations, offers support to people who might be thinking of going missing, including information staying safe and help.
Media enquiries
020 8392 4511 / 07872 600 178
PR@missingpeople.org.uk
People affected by crime
Victim Support is the independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
Media enquiries
020 7268 0202
press@victimsupport.org.uk
Victim Support Scotland are an independent charity who provide support and information to people affected by crime and campaign for victim and witness rights.
Media enquiries
07557 083993
carol.eden@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Professional Bodies
ARB is an independent professional regulator, established by Parliament as a statutory body, through the Architects Act, in 1997.
Media enquiries
020 7580 5861
info@arb.org.uk
Religion
The Religion Media Centre is an independent, impartial body helping journalists and media professionals cover world religions and beliefs.
Media enquiries
0203 970 0709
info@religionmediacentre.org.uk
MCB is the largest and most diverse representative body for the British Muslim community in the UK.
Media enquiries
0845 26 26 786
media@mcb.org.uk
The Network Of Sikh Organisations is an umbrella body for Sikhs In The UK to promote a better understanding of the Sikh faith in the UK and to promote interfaith understanding.
Media enquiries
hardeep@nsouk.co.uk
The Board of Deputies of British Jews is the voice of the British Jewish Community, the first port of call for the Government, the media and others seeking to understand Jewish community interests and concerns.
Media enquiries
020 7543 5437
07957 962 080
simon.round@bod.org.uk
Hindu Council UK represents all Hindu communities in the UK, advocating for their interests with the government and promoting interfaith understanding.
Media enquiries
07903 216291
info@hinducounciluk.org.uk
The Church of England is the established Christian church of England and the Crown Dependencies.
Media enquiries
020 7898 1326
comms@churchofengland.org
The Catholic Church in England and Wales is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, which is led by the Pope.
Media enquiries
0207 901 4800
communications@cbcew.org.uk
Science
An independent press office helping to ensure that the public have access to the best scientific evidence and expertise through the news media when science hits the headlines.
Media enquiries
smc@sciencemediacentre.org
Sudden Infant Death
The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.
Media enquiries
020 7802 3202
0786 0178 605 – out of hours
communications@lullabytrust.org.uk
Survivors of sexual offences
Heard is a charity working with people and the media to inspire content around communication challenges like sexual violence, climate change, poverty, migration and more.
02035 596762
info@heard.org.uk
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.
Media enquiries
media@rapecrisis.org.uk
SurvivorsUK support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community. They are also available to loved ones, professionals and survivors who think their service is the right fit for them.
Media enquiries
james.mackinnon@survivorsuk.org
The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector.
Media enquiries
01788 550554
info@thesurvivorstrust.org
Suicide Prevention
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Media enquiries
07799 863 321
pressoffice@papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans UK is a charity offering 24/7 confidential emotional support to people in distress, including those at risk of suicide.
Media enquiries
020 8394 8300
press@samaritans.org
A toolkit for journalists, editors and educators for the reporting of suicide.
Media enquiries
Transgender Matters
All About Trans, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to providing valuable information, support, and resources for transgender individuals.