Exeter Observer is different. It is a new kind of independent news organisation that is emerging in response to the failure of established publishers to deliver local public interest journalism with real relevance and impact.
We provide otherwise absent scrutiny while equipping local decision-makers and public sphere participants with information and insight they would otherwise lack that enables them to act.
We also make extensive use of transparency legislation and information access rights to enhance accountability, challenge compliance failures and campaign for better local governance.
Our impact is reflected in public commentary and policy changes, private communications and decision reversals and growing numbers of readers seeking support with issues at the heart of their communities.
We’re running a community share offer to raise the investment we need to hold wealth, power and influence to account while fostering our city’s cultural and community life.
30 readers have invested more than £47,000 - nearly two-thirds of our £75,000 target - and we need your help too.
HMRC has given us advance assurance that our share offer is eligible for 50% tax relief, enabling you to claim half your investment back while keeping all your shares.
You’ve still got time to invest in local news that matters, but only a few days. Our community share offer closes on 2 July.
You can read more about our community share offer, get in touch with any questions or simply buy your shares on our website.
Together we can deliver the independent journalism Exeter needs.