The business of local news is hard – and it’s not getting any easier

We love reporting on Enfield borough but the business of local news publishing is really hard.

Between 2007 and 2022, the number of local journalists employed by major news publishers in the UK dropped by two thirds, from 8,847 to 2,830, with 293 local newspapers also having closed since 2005.

We make local news freely available to people in Enfield, but local journalism is not free to produce.

Last year, the Dispatch published 1,260 news stories. We printed and distributed 240,000 free copies of the newspaper.

We run important news stories, including in-depth coverage of the borough’s Local Plan hearings. We also publish positive features on local charities and campaigns, regular reviews of the borough’s restaurants, and ongoing coverage of Enfield Town FC.

Our supporters and advertisers make it possible to continue writing, editing, printing and distributing the Dispatch. It is never less than a struggle.

We’re now looking for patrons who can donate £500 or more to help Enfield Dispatch thrive and grow.

Can you help?

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No news is bad news

Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.

The audiences they serve know less, understand less, and can do less.

If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.

Choose the news. Don’t lose the news.

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£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else.