The Independent has announced the continuation of its partnership with NSPCC’s Monday Movie Club in support of the indispensable national Childline service. The partnership with NSPCC began in 2022, and The Independent says the ongoing relationship underscores its commitment to supporting organisations that make change happen.
The Monday Movie Club sees members monthly screenings of films before they are released, added the publisher. Exclusive previews take place on a monthly basis in the confines of the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho. Members also have access to a private bar in which they can entertain guests.
According to The Independent, since launching in 2011, the initiative has raised more than £1 million to fund Childline, which is a free 24-7 confidential counselling service for children and young people.
As part of the relationship with NSPCC The Independent says:
- The Independent's chief culture reporter, Jacob Stolworthy, will give introductions to the film screenings.
- Independent readers and advertisers will be given the opportunity to attend the club’s programme of events.
- NSPCC will be given advertising inventory on The Independent, ensuring its messages reach the news brand’s 20 million readers.
Already this year, Monday Movie Club has shown ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’. The next screening was for ‘Black Bag’ on 17 March, with viewers gaining an exclusive preview the spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett.
Beth Gordon, director of brand marketing and communications, Independent Media, commented: “It is our great privilege to continue to use our platform for good, supporting the crucial, lifesaving work of the NSPCC and Childline. At The Independent, we firmly believe that it’s our responsibility to use our scale and trusted voice to make tangible, positive change happen, whilst our readers show themselves time and time again to be hugely generous and committed to making the world a better, fairer place.”
Nikki Donohoe, head of partnerships at the NSPCC said: “We're absolutely thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with The Independent on the Monday Movie Club, which has already raised a significant amount of money for Childline. The Independent’s support since joining us in 2022 shows just how much impact we can have when movie lovers come together for a great cause.
"From recent hits like 'The Brutalist' to upcoming screenings like 'Black Bag', we're giving film fans a chance to see the latest releases while helping us keep Childline operating around the clock for children and young people.
"The Monday Movie Club has grown into something really special - it's not just about watching great films, it's about building a community that cares about supporting young people. With The Independent's continued backing, we're excited to see what we can achieve together in the months ahead."
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