Independent Journalism Standards Council
Standards you can hold journalism to.
The IJSC accredits independent journalists and publishers who commit to a shared code of editorial standards — verifiable by the public, upheld through an independent complaints process.
£120 annual membership · Independent Journalism SC Limited · Registration number awaiting confirmation
Official IJSC Member Identification Card with public verification URL
What we do
A standards body built on transparency, not gatekeeping.
Accredited membership
Independent journalists and publishers apply against a published code. Membership is reviewed and renewed annually.
Public verification register
Anyone can confirm a member's standing in seconds. No private data is exposed — only public accreditation status.
Independent complaints
A formal, documented complaints process holds members to the code, with acknowledgement, investigation and outcomes.
A shared code of standards
A clear, accessible code covering accuracy, accountability, correction and conduct — the foundation of accreditation.
Membership community
A growing network of independent journalists and publishers committed to upholding editorial standards.
Working toward recognition
A public roadmap setting out our plans and our intention to earn wider institutional recognition over time.
Hold yourself to a standard the public can verify.
Membership is £120 per year, renewing automatically until cancelled. Applications are reviewed by the secretariat and, once approved, your standing appears on the public register.