The Rory Peck Trust was established as a charity in 1995 and remains the only organisation in the world dedicated to providing direct, practical support to freelance newsgatherers and their families around the world. The principal objectives of the Trust are to support freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need, to raise their profile, promote their welfare and safety, and to support their right to report freely and without fear. The main areas of our work include: ASSISTANCE GRANTS provide financial assistance to freelance newsgatherers in crisis, and to those who have been seriously injured or are suffering persecution, exile or imprisonment as a result of their work. They also support the families of those who have lost their lives. TRAINING BURSARIES make hostile environment training affordable for freelancers, enabling them to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in difficult and dangerous environments REGION-SPECIFIC PROJECTS run in collaboration with local and international partners protect and educate freelancers in practical ways that are specific to their needs. ONGOING PRACTICAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION for freelancers and their families – a unique and essential source of guidance, support and referral. This includes our online digital resource pages. THE RORY PECK AWARDS are uniquely dedicated to the work of freelance cameramen and camerawomen in news and current affairs. Established in 1995, they highlight the important contribution that freelancers make to newsgathering and why they deserve support.