Become a paid member and help shape the future of East Leeds

At East Side Story, we believe journalism should do more than inform - it should empower, represent, and connect. Since launching in 2023, we’ve made it our mission to tell the stories that often go unheard in East Leeds - from housing struggles to grassroots victories, community healing to local heroes. We shine a light on what mainstream media often ignores.

But producing a truly independent, community-rooted paper takes more than passion. It takes resources.

That’s where you come in.

By becoming a member of East Side Story, you help us stay active, ethical, and fully committed to the people we serve. Your support helps us:

• Cover essential running costs so we can focus on storytelling, not survival
  

• Create weekly e-newsletters full of exclusive updates, community news and local culture — delivered straight to your inbox
  

• Fund our printed edition, making sure every resident can access our stories — especially older people and those without reliable internet access
  

• Run our free journalism workshops, giving anyone the tools to speak up, regardless of background, education or income

We currently offer three membership tiers:

💛 £5/month – For those who want to support community journalism and stay connected with exclusive updates
🧡 £10/month – For changemakers who believe in amplifying underrepresented voices and building a fairer local media
❤️ £20/month – For community champions who want to invest in long-term change and help us grow East Side Story into a platform for all of East Leeds

Every pound goes right back into the community,  supporting local writers, creating opportunities, and changing the way media serves people.

So what do you get in return?

You’ll receive exclusive content and behind-the-scenes updates via our newsletter, be the first to hear about events and opportunities, and most importantly, you’ll become part of a growing network of people shaping a new kind of journalism. One that listens, uplifts, and builds power from the ground up.

Because East Side Story is more than a newspaper.
It’s a catalyst for change.
It’s a space where real voices are heard.
It’s your platform — for your community.

Become a member today. Help us write the next chapter.

Simply click on one of the 3 membership tier options at the top of our Steady HQ page [https://steadyhq.com/en/eastsidestory (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)] to get started.