Support Us

There are various ways that you can support us.

Memberships

Members will be at the heart of everything we do

To become a member of South West Durham News, join our community membership scheme. The membership costs as little as £2 per month. By becoming a member, you will be supporting the goals of South West Durham News, which include working on stories that are important to the community, holding power to account on behalf of the community, and providing local employment by paying local reporters to work with us.


Donations

Prefer to support us with a one-off payment?

Donating to our revenue fundraising is a convenient way to make a one-off contribution that directly supports our mission. You can revisit this page any time to contribute at your convenience, giving you the flexibility to support us in a way that suits you best.


Sponsorships

For business that value our community ethos

Are you a business that values our community ethos and wants to support your local newspaper, but you’re not necessarily interested in advertising right now? Our sponsorship program is the perfect solution for you. By becoming a sponsor, your business will be directly supporting the vital work of quality local journalism.


Become a Volunteer

Calling all Citizen Journalists!

Have you ever fancied volunteering for your community newspaper, but weren’t sure how? This is your chance to step forward and offer your transferrable skills! Whether you have a passion for unearthing local stories, capturing events through photography, dabbling in podcasting, video production, fundraising applications, or simply lending a hand in our day-to-day operations, there’s a place for you in our vibrant newsroom.


Advertise with us

Reach up to 33,000 homes in South West Durham

SWDN has been connecting businesses and customers for years through the power of print. For a quote call 01388 775896 or email us at the link.


Other ways to support us

  • If you found a business or event through an advert in one of our papers, let them know how you found them.
  • Follow our Facebook pages for the latest news.
  • Share our posts – including this page – on your own Social Media pages.