Monday, December 2, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the webinar “Economic Sustainability of Impact Journalism” will be held, the fourth and final session organized as part of the Torino Impact Journalism initiative, sponsored by Social Impact Agenda for Italy.
The course will feature national and international experts discussing the economic challenges and possible solutions to financially sustain an impact-driven newsroom.
Among the guests speaking at the webinar is Lucy Nash, a member of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and an impact producer in the Enablers team, where she ensures that investigations have tangible effects beyond publication. Her team investigates how executives, lawyers, and accountants in the UK facilitate money laundering within the country. Lucy also writes Spark, a newsletter dedicated entirely to the positive changes driven by investigative journalism.
Before joining the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Lucy Nash worked in Parliament, focusing on improving parliamentary relations with African and Middle Eastern countries. She collaborated with MPs and members from all political parties and led numerous delegations on international missions.
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism: Independence and Commitment to Truth
Today, public-interest journalism is more vital than ever. With trust and truth under attack, maintaining high-quality reporting is increasingly critical. Central to the mission of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism is the belief that investigative journalism plays a key role in strengthening democracy and fostering more equitable societies.
Founded in 2010 by David and Elaine Potter, the independent, non-profit organization investigates critical issues through in-depth journalism that seeks to uncover the truth. Looking beyond short-term news cycles and the pursuit of clicks, the Bureau produces stories and investigations that give a voice to those often ignored.
The Bureau collaborates with media outlets worldwide to ensure its stories reach the widest possible audience. Over the years, its articles and investigations have been published by all major UK newspapers and television channels, as well as by numerous international outlets, including The New York Times, Al Jazeera, and Newsweek. It has also produced over 50 investigative reports for news broadcasts, and its findings are frequently cited by lawyers, academics, and policymakers.
The Impact of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s Work
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism tracks the effects of its work through an impact tracker. This tool monitors the outcomes of published stories, classifying impact into five categories: community, political/legal, economic, organizational, and media. It also assesses the geographic reach and the number of people influenced by its journalism.
Over the years, the Bureau’s investigations have had significant impacts, shaping policies and laws at both local and national levels in the UK and other countries. Its findings have been used in legal proceedings to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable; they have supported NGOs and academics, providing them with tools to strengthen their work. Most importantly, the Bureau has given a voice to marginalized individuals, offering them a platform to be heard and to take concrete action.
