Underwriting & Sponsorship
Supporting record without influencing it.
Some organisations prefer to support Discover Montserrat not through advertising, but through underwriting — a model that sustains the work itself while protecting editorial independence.
Underwriting is long-term, values-aligned support for public-interest documentation.
What Underwriting Is
Underwriting means supporting a section, theme, or body of work over a defined period, typically six to twelve months.
It is not advertising.
It does not involve content control, placement guarantees, or promotional language.
Underwriting supports:
- continuity rather than campaigns
- trust rather than attention
- record rather than reach
What Can Be Underwritten
- Island Updates Independent reporting and public-interest coverage
- Cultural Documentation Festivals, performance, music, masquerade, and tradition
- Montserrat Massive People, memory, oral history, and the public record
- Video & Media Visual documentation and conversations that add context
What Underwriters Receive
Underwriters are acknowledged consistently and transparently.
This typically includes:
- Recognition such as “This work is supported by…”
- Long-term association with trust and credibility
- Cultural and reputational value through alignment
Underwriters do not receive:
- editorial influence
- sponsored content
- performance metrics or impression guarantees
Editorial independence is non-negotiable.
Why We Use This Model
Traditional advertising prioritises attention and short timelines.
Discover Montserrat’s value is cumulative and long-term.
Underwriting allows the work to:
- be planned responsibly
- remain independent of algorithms
- document what does not always generate clicks
- exist as a public reference, not a campaign asset
This model reflects how public-interest work is sustained.
Enquiring About Underwriting
If your organisation values:
- cultural preservation
- independent information
- public record
- long-term community impact
we welcome a conversation.