International Users
Caerphilly Observer is an independent news service from Caerphilly County, Wales. It publishes a website and a fortnightly newspaper with a circulation of 10,000, available in a wide variety of outlets. Its editorial policy is to report on issues and events that matter to local residents, providing fair, balanced coverage with context and analysis.
Fumaça is a Portuguese independent, non-proft investigative journalism podcast and media outlet. Fumaça’s content focuses on in-depth reports, interviews, and long-form series about people and issues often ignored by traditional media.
Greater Govanhill is a community-led media organisation based in Govanhill, Glasgow. It publishes print and digital platforms that amplify underrepresented voices, promote cross-cultural understanding, and empower local residents to tell their own stories while fostering inclusion and community engagement.
IrpiMedia is the news outlet of the Investigative Reporting Project Italy (IRPI), an independent, non-profit transnational investigative journalism organization founded in Italy. IrpiMedia produces content in various formats, including written and audio series, aiming to provide in-depth, fact-based information to both an Italian and a global audience.
Momus Media, formerly Platform Authentieke Journalistiek, is an independent investigative journalism collective from Utrecht, the Netherlands. It publishes in-depth research and long-form stories that explore the forces shaping society, offering thoughtful, balanced reporting that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the stories behind the scenes.
South West Durham News (SWDN) is a small and independent community newspaper publisher which publishes four titles in the south west area of County Durham, England. Each paper is unique to each town, providing relevant local news, events and information for residents and they are delivered, free of charge, to every home.
The Bristol Cable is an investigative newspaper from Bristol, England, 100% owned by thousands of local people and free to access for all in digital and print. It publishes in-depth journalism that holds power to account and reports on issues that matter to the community with fairness, depth, and transparency.
The Green Line is an award-winning hyperlocal publication from Toronto, Canada, that investigates how Torontonians live to report on solutions, actions, and resources to help residents to become happoer in their city. It offers accessible, community-focused journalism and creates spaces for people to connect, collaborate, and build a better city together.
The Scottish Beacon is a collaborative network of independent local and hyperlocal newsrooms serving urban and rural communities across Scotland. It works to strengthen the community-based media sector and bring to light real stories from Scotland’s communities.
German Users
Bonn.digital is a local digital and social media agency in Bonn, Germany, supporting businesses, institutions, and communities with online strategy, platform development, and events, while promoting collaboration and authentic digital storytelling in the region.
Das Bürgerportal Bergisch Gladbach is an information and communication platform from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, freely accessible and open to all residents. Its editorial team reports on events, developments, and background information relevant to citizens and their participation in civic life. It fosters constructive local engagement and maintains an ongoing dialogue with its community.
Goldspirit is a consultancy for elite athletes, coaches, and parents, dedicated to unlocking individual potential in the sports system. Drawing on experience as former athletes and mental coaches, they create a healthy, safe, and inspiring environment where personal growth and performance are in balance.
Kolumna is a local journalism platform from Lindau, Germany. Its main product is a daily newsletter featuring short news, positive stories, and in-depth reports, with full-length articles available exclusively to paying subscribers. Kolumna also produces a podcast highlighting regional stories, and it plans to expand with a student editorial team and local events.
VierNull is an independent, ad-free online newspaper from Düsseldorf, covering politics, environment, economy, and local life. Every weekday morning at 5:30, it delivers a main article of the day along with a newsletter featuring additional recommendations, observations, and stories from the city, providing residents with the insights they need for informed civic engagement.
Werne Plus is a free online newspaper and portal covering the city of Werne in the Unna region. It provides news on politics, culture, society, sports, and business, including a weekly podcast. The platform is funded by advertising, with additional support from readers through a voluntary subscription.
Wolfenbüttel Magazin is a nonprofit media startup covering sustainability and culture, freely accessible to all without a paywall. Currently produced and published by volunteers, it is partly funded through advertising and sponsorships, with readers able to support the project through voluntary contributions.
CORRECTIV uses its own software to support its network initiatives – for example, in CORRECTIV.Lokal, CORRECTIV.Europe, and the CORRECTIV.StartHub. Its local newsroom Spotlight Gelsenkirchen also uses beabee as part of its toolstack.
