Support local independent media

Always free – online and in print. We need your support.

Quality local news is critical to a well-functioning democracy and social cohesion. Support us today and help to continue the work we’ve done for more than 15 years to keep our communities informed.

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent newspaper and Lichfield Live website are truly local publications produced entirely by volunteers as part of a Community Interest Company dedicated to ensuring quality local news provision for our area.

But now we need your help to make sure these publication continue to survive and thrive.

It’s easy in a digital age to assume that news is free. However, the cost of running our website and printing the paper has to be covered. 

We’ve been fortunate to have the support of amazing advertisers , but there’s so much more we could do to create a sustainable future for your local publication.

Even if only a quarter of the people reading donated £1 every fortnight, we would be able to not only ensure the long-term future of our publication, but also be able to invest in even more copies of the paper and even more content online – and that’s what our readers keep telling us they want.

More people want to read our website and pick up the newspaper than ever before – and our distribution points are always wanting even more copies of The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent.

But the only way we can do that is to increase revenue – and that’s where you can help.

To donate £1 scan the QR code below with your phone camera and follow the link. Alternatively, donations can be made via bank transfer to Lichfield Community Media CIC, 24067341, 60-83-71.