Who we are

We're a Hereford-based charity and production company producing award-winning films and digital arts projects that champion the power of creative participation as a tool for wellbeing and change. Founded over 30 years ago by Nic Millington FRSA, we have a reputation, locally and nationally, for telling powerful stories from unheard voices and nurturing creative talent.

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Rural Media Charity works with communities, schools, groups and individuals to create issue-driven films, heritage and digital arts projects that raise awareness, influence change and celebrate rural life. 

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Rural Studios, sister company to Rural Media Charity, creates TV, radio, and online content for broadcasters, charities, and businesses. We aim to change perspectives through compelling storytelling and visuals while nurturing new talent.

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StoryPoint is our building, an ambitious centre for digital cultural excellence and creativity that feeds the local and regional West Midlands creative industries, boosting social mobility and economic prosperity.

Our 2024 impact

We reached over 4 million online audiences.

We employed 23 staff members.

92% of our direct participants were aged between 14 and 25.

During 2024, we worked with 36 contractors & freelancers

  • 17% self identified as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodiverse

  • 37% were under 34 years

  • 45% self identified as a woman

  • 8% self identified as Asian/British Asian, 5% as Black/Black British; and 7% as Mixed background

  • 57% self identified as White/White British including 23% Gypsy, Roma, Traveller.

We can and do make a difference. 

Even when our projects are finished, their legacy continues to have a positive and lasting impact.

Through our projects, our participants:

  • Engage with and gain a greater understanding of their communities

  • Improve self-esteem and confidence

  • Learn practical filmmaking and creative digital skills

  • Share and tackle the problems of rural isolation

  • Influence policy and help determine their own future

  • Promote a better understanding of their culture, history and way of life

  • Actively participate in cultural production

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Meet the team

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Julie Colman

Head of Production

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Rich Hankins

Post-Production Coordinator

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Rich Matthews

Development Director

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Nic Millington

CEO

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Callum Neville

Education Officer & Filmmaker

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Ewa Olearczyk

Finance Manager

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Elle Adams

Social Media & Content Producer

Grant Black

Creative Director & CEO

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Dan Haworth-Salter

Education Officer/Filmmaker

Rachel Lambert

Creative Producer

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Mel Page

Office Manager

Lauren Rogers

Development Producer & Project Manager

Our Board

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David Holdsworth

Chair

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Ussud Ali

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Jo Davidson

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Matt Hayes

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Georgia Helme

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Martin Hitchin

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Judith Vickress

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Hannah Jones

Andriane Usherwood-Brown

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Our Partners & Supporters

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