Volunteer Films supports small charities and voluntary organisations with a revenue of less than £2 million per year. The project is open to organisations across England.
How it works
Organisations are asked to contribute a one-off production fee of £1,000 for which you get the following:
- A short promotional film made by experienced professionals from the TV, film and video production industry (which could otherwise cost up to £15,000)
- A DVD master of the film
- A version of the film suitable for website streaming
- Rushes (original shot footage) of the film
- Full copyright of the film produced
- PR and marketing advice on how to use the film effectively, supported by Media Trust’s Media Matching service
- Guaranteed broadcast on Community Channel and available on Community Channel website to watch online
How to apply
Following impressive demand, Media Trust is looking to support a further ten small charities that would benefit from having a promotional film made about their work.
Media Trust is particularly encouraging applications from organisations working within the arts and sports fields as well as organisations that offer unique projects to the community. Applicants are encouraged to include case studies to support their application and to clearly demonstrate how their organisation would benefit from the production of a Volunteer Film. Please note that this initiative cannot support charities that work anywhere other than England or niche campaigning charities.
Deadline for applications has now passed.
For more information, email volunteerfilms@mediatrust.org, or contact us on 020 7217 3628.
Testimonials
Ipswich Credit Union
"As well as helping us publicise our work to new and potential volunteers, the film gave immense pride to the existing Volunteers and renewed their commitment to being part of a large and successful voluntary group." Sally Chicken - Director and volunteer
Open Clasp Theatre Company
"It’s not easy to put the work we do into words, therefore it is invaluable for us to have something that so vividly shows the difference our charity makes." Roma Yagnik - PR Officer
LIVE Futures
"The video produced for us by the Media Trust is possibly the most valuable tool LIVE has ever had for successfully communicating the work we do." Sam Conniff - Director
Trust Youth
"The film really brings our organisation to life in the way a leaflet or an email never could. We're enormously grateful and highly recommend Volunteer Films for any charities thinking of creating a film." Jamie Dear
