BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action, formerly known as the BBC World Service Trust, is the BBC's international development charity, funded independently by external grants and voluntary contributions. The purpose of the organisation is to use media and communication to reduce poverty, improve health and support people in understanding their rights. It works in partnership with the BBC World Service and other local media and development partners in over 35 developing and transitional countries around the world.

BBC Media Action
Founded1999
Registration no.England & Wales (1076235)
Location
  • BBC Broadcasting House, London, W1A 1AA UK
OriginsLondon, England (UK)
Area served
Worldwide
Executive Director
Simon Bishop
Revenue
£45.3 million (2015/6)
Expenses£44 million (2015/6)
Employees
832
Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/
Formerly called
BBC World Service Trust
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