The Science Media Centre’s funding model is designed to reflect its position as an independent press office that is not linked to any specific institution or institutional agenda.

The Centre seeks donations from a wide variety of organisations with an interest in the accurate reporting of science and engineering in the media. Those who support us do so because they value the integrity of our work, and it is made clear to every funder that their donation carries no influence over our editorial decision-making.

All decisions about which media stories we respond to, which new scientific findings we seek third-party comments on, and which press briefings we run are made entirely in line with our goal to improve the public’s understanding of science and engineering by making it easier for the news media to access the best expertise.