Hybrid Value: The Raikes Journal’s Reader-Focused Model

Monday:​​ Free full edition → Maximize community reach.
​​Friday:​​ Typically paywalled → Funds our Gloucestershire-focused journalism on business, education, and nonprofits.

​​Our Hybrid Approach​​

• Partial paywalls: Sample top stories before subscribing.
• Two weeks post-publication: Most content unlocks for paid members.

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Why Subscribe?​​
✓ Full access to all editions + archives + exclusive series (e.g., Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire)
✓ Comment on stories
✓ Support sustainable local journalism

​​Membership Tiers​​

• ​​Standard​​: £2.30/week (or £1.80/week group rate)
• ​​Founder​​: Elevate your support (like our partners QuoLux, Willans LLP, Gloucestershire College, Merrell People, Randall & Payne)

​​Referral Bonus​​
Recommend friends → Earn points toward free membership.

As a Community Interest Company, we champion Gloucestershire’s growth—join us.