ntl donates airtime to unique charity television channel

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ntl is the latest media company to give its support to The Community Channel Ð the UK's only not-for profit TV station Ð by donating a slot from 10am to 4pm daily.
From today, ntl customers who currently receive the "local" channel 14 in their package will be able to access The Community Channel.

Owned by the Media Trust, a registered charity, the Community Channel enjoys the support of the whole media industry. Through a range of lively, innovative and thought- provoking programming the channel helps the charity and voluntary sectors increase their profile, recruit volunteers and raise funds. It also provides a place where viewers can have their voice heard and find out how to get involved in community and charity activities.

Jane Mote, Community Channel controller, said: "The Community Channel offers viewers a genuine alternative choice on digital TV. We're excited that ntl customers will now be able to see what we have to offer and discover ways that watching telly can make them feel better about themselves!"

Trustees of the charity include Michael Green (chair), Mark Thompson (CEO 4), Jon Snow, Tony Ball and Greg Dyke. Core funding is from the Home Office Active Communities Unit (ACU) and Lottery Community Fund and it has received cross-industry support worth in excess of £1 million.

Meanwhile, NTL, has hired Keith Monserrat as director of communications and policy. Monserrat, who will report to CEO Simon Duffy, has served on various government and Oftel committees.