RegionalReport.co.uk is published by Regional Report Media Ltd., a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 17143892, with its registered office at 3 New Bailey Street, 5th Floor, Manchester M3 5FS, United Kingdom. We are committed to transparency about how we generate revenue and the relationships that fund our regional news operation. This page explains the forms of advertising, affiliate commerce and commercial partnerships we use, and sets out the editorial safeguards that ensure our journalism remains independent and impartial.
Full details of our ownership and funding structure are available on our Funding and Ownership page, which lists all material shareholders, revenue sources and the proportion of income derived from each stream.
How we are funded
RegionalReport.co.uk is funded through a combination of display advertising, affiliate links (including ticketing affiliate links), commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, content licensing, event partnerships and local advertising packages. We also receive income through regional business partnerships and carefully selected affiliate commerce arrangements. No single revenue stream dictates editorial decisions, and all commercial relationships are managed separately from the newsroom.
Revenue from advertising and affiliate links supports the production of public-interest regional reporting, council coverage, explainers and community stories that would otherwise be commercially unviable. We do not operate a paywall or subscription model, and all editorial content remains freely accessible to readers across the United Kingdom.
Display advertising
Display advertisements appear on RegionalReport.co.uk in standard formats – banners, skyscrapers, interstitials and native placements – sold directly by our commercial team or through programmatic networks. These ads are clearly distinguished from editorial content by visual separation and labelling. Advertisers have no influence over story selection, headline choice, source use or publication timing. Enquiries about display advertising should be directed to advertising@regionalreport.co.uk.
Affiliate and ticketing affiliate links
Some articles on RegionalReport.co.uk contain affiliate links, including ticketing affiliate links, to third-party retailers, event organisers or service providers. When a reader clicks on one of these links and makes a purchase, Regional Report Media Ltd. may receive a small commission at no additional cost to the reader. Affiliate revenue helps us fund our journalism without charging readers.
Affiliate links are always disclosed clearly within the content, typically at the beginning or end of an article, and are never used in news reporting or public-interest investigations unless the link adds genuine informational value. We do not permit affiliate links in editorial content that could create a material conflict of interest without explicit disclosure. Our editorial team retains full control over which products, events or services are linked, and we never accept payment for inclusion in an affiliate programme. For queries regarding affiliate arrangements, contact affiliate@regionalreport.co.uk.
Sponsored content and commercial partnerships
Sponsored content – sometimes labelled as “partner content”, “brand insight” or “sponsored feature” – is produced in collaboration with commercial partners or commissioned by advertisers. Every piece of sponsored or commercially influenced material is clearly and conspicuously labelled as such, usually with a “Sponsored” or “Commercial content” tag at the top of the page and a statement explaining the nature of the partnership. Sponsored content is subject to the same editorial standards as our regular journalism, including fact-checking and source verification, but the topic and key messages may be guided by the partner. The Standards & Fact-Checking team reviews all sponsored material before publication to ensure it does not mislead readers.
Our full Sponsored Content Policy outlines the editorial boundaries, labelling requirements and approval process. Commercial partnerships, including event partnerships and newsletter sponsorships, are managed by our partnerships team and are never allowed to compromise editorial independence. Contact partnerships@regionalreport.co.uk for commercial partnership enquiries.
Editorial independence
No advertiser, affiliate partner, sponsor or commercial entity has any role in determining editorial policy, story selection, source review, headline wording or publication decisions. The Editor-in-Chief, Margaret Ellison, retains final authority over all editorial content. Our commercial team and newsroom operate under a strict separation of church and state, with physical and digital barriers preventing any exchange of information that could influence reporting. All staff are required to disclose any personal or financial interests that could conflict with their editorial responsibilities.
We adhere to the standards set out in our Editorial Policy, Fact-Checking Policy and Corrections Policy. Readers can find information about our newsroom structure and the team responsible for editorial oversight on our Our Team page.
Transparency and complaints
If you believe that advertising or affiliate content on RegionalReport.co.uk has not been properly disclosed, or that a commercial arrangement has improperly influenced editorial content, please contact our complaints team at complaints@regionalreport.co.uk or use our formal Complaints Procedure. We investigate all complaints thoroughly and respond promptly.
For general advertising and sponsorship enquiries not covered above, write to advertising@regionalreport.co.uk. For affiliate-relationship questions, contact affiliate@regionalreport.co.uk. For commercial partnership proposals, use partnerships@regionalreport.co.uk.
This page is part of our commitment to reader trust. You can also review our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for further details about how we handle data and commercial relationships.
Our commitments
- Editorial independence is absolute: no advertiser, sponsor or affiliate partner influences our news reporting, story selection or headline decisions.
- All sponsored or commercially influenced content is labelled clearly and conspicuously, and is subject to the same fact-checking and source standards as our editorial content.
- Affiliate and ticketing affiliate links are disclosed at the point of use and are never placed within news stories that could create an undisclosed conflict of interest.
- We publish a full breakdown of our ownership and funding sources on the Funding and Ownership page, updated at least annually.
- Any reader who believes a commercial relationship has compromised our editorial integrity can raise a complaint through our formal Complaints Procedure, and we will investigate and respond within 14 working days.