The MediaWise Trust

Media Bodies - R

Radio Academy
Director: John Bradford
5 Market Place, London W1W 8AE
Tel: 020 7255 2010  Fax: 020 7255 2029
E-mail: info@radioacademy.org  
Set up in 1983 as the professional body (and registered educational charity) for those working in, or with an interest in, radio. A strong membership base from board members to those starting their careers, focussing on exchange of information and debate within the industry, improvements in the art and techniques of radio broadcasting and original, creative radio, disseminating the results of experiments & research, advancing the education of the public in radio broadcasting, etc. Has system of supporters and fellows (Jenny Abramsky CBE) including best known names in radio.
Funded by members and the radio industry.

Radio for Development
Director: James Greenshields
55 Grange Road, London SE1 3BH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 064 0700   Fax: +44 (0) 207 064 0701
E-mail: info@rfd.org.uk  
Media consultancy specialising in the design and implementation of public education campaigns in the developing world. Set up in 1995, has worked in over 20 countries with a variety of clients including multi-lateral/bi-lateral development agencies, and local/international NGOs.

Reporting the World
Co-director: Jake Lynch
c/o Taplow Court, Cliveden Road, Berks SL6 0ER
Tel: 01628 591239
E-mail: conflict.peace@poiesis.org  
Set up by TV journalist Jake Lynch and Anna McGoldrick through a series of Conflict and Peace Forums in 1996 to generate new ideas and practical approaches to conflict transformation in all fields and to develop journalistic ethics around coverage of conflict. Operates as an independent think tank based at Taplow Court, Berkshire, it offers conferences, training courses, 'round table' discussions and consultancy and produces a variety of publications. Has links with PressWise.
Sponsored by the Department for International Development, the Freedom Forum European Centre (now defunct); and the Buddhist Society for the Creation of Value.