The fund is only for new journalists who are struggling financially with essential costs. You’ll either be working full-time in journalism or about to start a new job with a firm offer of employment.

The fund will offer support with essential costs such as accommodation, moving home, transport and essential work-related equipment.

If you’ve been a journalist for more than two years, the fund isn’t for you, but you might qualify for other forms of financial assistance from the charity. To be eligible for financial help from the charity you must be a journalist or former journalist in the United Kingdom, or work for a U.K. organization overseas.