Media Matching has teamed up with Community Channel's magazine show, UK360, to help local communities showcase their stories on national TV. We have been matching volunteer filmmakers to community groups and not-for-profit organisations to produce short films to feature on the fortnightly show. 

We matched a filmmaker to Huntington's Disease Association to create a film about their Southend community allotment project for carers and sufferers of Huntington's disease. You can see the positive impact the garden project has had on the lives of people affected by this debilitating condition in the fourth episode of UK360, now available online.

"What a lovely piece of film, I am delighted and so will the others be! Fabulous job, Thank you for everything." David McDonagh, Branch Chairman, Huntington's Disease Association.

What is UK360?

UK360 is a new magazine programme that gives a voice to positive community news and stories from across the UK. It is a platform for communities to share what’s important to them, showcasing people and projects that change lives and local areas for the better. Each fortnight a guest presenter will host the show, so far we have been fortunate to have the likes of; Anthea Turner, Benjamin Zephaniah and Sir Terry Wogan.

The show is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the Cabinet Office, with the aim of championing and inspiring community reportage in the UK.

You can watch UK360 on Community Channel's website.

How can Media Matching help you?

If you're looking for free expertise to help your organisation communicate more effectively, you can use our online Media Matching service to place a request for the services of a media or communications volunteer.

With hundreds of media professionals signed up as advisers, you can get valuable advice and support on a wide range of media and communications services including PR, marketing, film, social media, branding and design.