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Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The following activities must conform to the Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content <a href="#18">[18]</a>:</p><h3 id="partnerships" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Partnerships</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.24</strong> The Public Services may use funds derived from any not-for-profit cultural, arts, sports, educational and science bodies or other similar organisations but only where the funding is compatible with the Statement of Policy. See Editorial Partnerships for more details.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/parta#16.3.7">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.7-16.3.11</a>)</p><h3 id="cofunding" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Co-Funding</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">For the meaning of co-funding for Public Services see Meanings above.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.1</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.25"></a>16.3.25</strong> The BBC may accept co-funding by not-for-profit bodies for output in minority languages, such as BBC Alba, and other limited circumstances but only where compatible with the Statement of Policy, in order to represent and serve the UK’s nations, regions and communities. Occasionally the BBC may accept co-funding from not-for-profit bodies for learning or educational content or output targeted at a specific section of the audience in circumstances where it would be unjustifiable to fund output entirely from the licence fee.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Suitable co-funders include publicly funded bodies, charities, charitable trusts or voluntary bodies.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Co-funding must never be taken for news, current affairs or consumer advice content.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Co-funded editorial content must not promote the funder.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="18"></a>[18] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance">Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)</a>. </p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>Any co-funding projects must be approved in writing by the relevant director</strong>.</p></span></div><h3 id="competitionprizesandotherawards" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Competition Prizes and other Awards</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.26</strong> See Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity for details.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.1">Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.1-17.3.5</a>)</p><h3 id="sponsoredpublicserviceevents" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Sponsored Public Service Events</h3><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Sponsored BBC On-Air or Online Events</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.27"></a>16.3.27</strong> The Public Services may mount public events, such as concerts and award ceremonies, which are held at outside venues and covered on air or online. These events are key to fulfilling the BBC’s public purpose remit to bring people together for shared experiences and to engage personally with the BBC.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">In some cases, where there is no inappropriate potential adverse market impact and in order to defray the cost to the licence payer, it may be acceptable to supplement the cost of mounting a public event by sponsorship from a non-commercial body.</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>Any proposal for sponsorship of a UK Public Service on-air or online event or for a World Service on-air or online event targeted at a UK audience, and the proposed credits, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy</strong> who will consider whether:</p></span></div><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>the proposal meets the Statement of Policy on use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content <a href="#19">[19]</a></li><li>the proposal would bring the UK Public Services into disrepute</li><li>the proposed credits are in line with the Guidance on Sponsored Public Service Events and are not unduly prominent.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/on-air-events-sponsorship">Guidance: Sponsorship of BBC On-Air or Online Events Broadcast on BBC Public Services</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.28</strong> On UK Public Services, and World Service events targeted at the UK, the money from the sponsor may only be used towards the costs of mounting the event and no sponsorship money may be used for production or broadcast costs in covering the event.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Production must keep separate accounts for event and broadcast costs.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.29</strong> Sponsorship is only acceptable for on-air and online events which are distinctive and help the BBC promote its public purposes. Events which are eligible for sponsorship include:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>concerts, performance, cultural or artistic events including but not limited to competitive performance events which celebrate artistic achievement</li><li>BBC award ceremonies</li><li>BBC talent, community or youth initiatives which include an on-air or online event.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">News and current affairs on-air or online events, and events based on consumer programmes dealing with a range of topics, must not be sponsored.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">In addition:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>we must not feature the sponsor in the title of a BBC event</li><li>on-air or online events must not be sponsored by organisations directly related to the subject matter of the event or editorial content connected with it</li><li>no impression should be given that a BBC programme or service is being sponsored. Credits should make it clear that it is the event itself which is being sponsored</li><li>we should not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees on-air or online credits because that could amount to product placement</li><li>on-air or online events on UK Public Services must not accept product sponsorship.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.30</strong> Organisations which are associated with the following must not sponsor BBC-run Public Service events:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>political parties and political organisations</li><li>foreign governments</li><li>lobby groups</li><li>faith, religion and equivalent systems of belief</li><li>tobacco firms or those mainly known for tobacco-related products</li><li>adult products and services</li><li>weapons manufacturers.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.31</strong> The sponsor’s agenda must not determine the editorial remit of the event and the event must not become a vehicle for promoting the sponsor or its activities.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">It is not normally appropriate to broadcast or embed a live stream from an event sponsor on a Public Service website.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/parta#16.3.17">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.17-16.3.18</a>)</p><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Sponsored Awards</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.32</strong> For sponsored awards see Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: Awards and Prizes.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.6">Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.6-17.3.9</a> and <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.12">17.3.12-17.3.19</a>)</p><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Sponsored Off-Air Events</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.33</strong> BBC off-air events to support its editorial content may take sponsorship.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/offair-events">Guidance: Public Service Off-Air Events</a>)</p><h3 id="ticketsales" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Ticket Sales</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.34"></a>16.3.34</strong> The BBC may recover costs from the proceeds of ticket sales for BBC Public Service-mounted or run events which contribute to the BBC’s Mission and Public Purposes <a href="#20">[20]</a> in line with the Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events <a href="#21">[21]</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.35"></a>16.3.35</strong> We must not charge for admission to regular recordings of programmes and do not normally charge for events held on BBC premises, with the exception of the venues of the BBC Performing Groups.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Ticket revenue must only cover event costs and not be used for broadcast or production costs. The proceeds from ticket sales must only be used to pay for events or for a series of events costs and not designed to generate further income for the BBC.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">Production should keep separate accounts of event and production costs and records of ticketing revenue going to the BBC or via the BBC.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">There is a procedure for approval of new events and ongoing approval for existing events.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/ticketing">Guidance: Ticketing</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="19"></a>[19] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance">Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="20"></a>[20] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter">Clause 49(4)(h) of Broadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="21"></a>[21] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/ticketing">Policy Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events 2017</a>.</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>The commissioning of a new category of event with charged ticketing arrangements must be approved by the relevant controller who must refer to Editorial Policy.</strong></p></span></div><h3 id="makeovers" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Makeovers</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.36"></a>16.3.36</strong> Public Services must cover the full production costs of makeover programmes including but not limited to the costs of the home makeover itself where such makeovers have been instigated by the BBC.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The homeowner may contribute towards some makeover costs if they have already begun a makeover or are considering one but the BBC must not demand a financial contribution from a homeowner as a pre-requisite for taking part in a makeover programme. Such arrangements must conform to the Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content <a href="#22">[22]</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/makeover-programmes">Guidance: Makeover Programmes</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">No money from the homeowner may go into a production budget. Production must keep separate accounts for the programme and the makeover.</p><h3 id="fundingofoffairsupportmaterial" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Funding of Off-Air Support Material</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.37"></a>16.3.37</strong> We may accept outside funding for off-air support material or services on Public Services in the form of sponsorship from a third party which would usually be a not-for-profit organisation.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="22"></a>[22] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance">Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016</a>).</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>Any proposal for funding of off-air support material from a commercial organisation must be referred to Editorial Policy</strong> who will consider whether the funding would amount to BBC endorsement of the organisation, its products or services.</p></span></div><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines#14.3.26">Section 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.26</a>)</p><h2 id="otherpublicserviceexternalrelationships" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading2__2-ING">Other Public Service External Relationships</h2><h3 id="coverageofsponsoredthirdpartyevents" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.38"></a>16.3.38</strong> The BBC covers a wide variety of third-party events, sports events, awards shows and music events, many of which are sponsored.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">In such coverage:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>we aim to credit fairly the enabling role of sponsors</li><li>we must not promote a sponsor in the BBC coverage. Any references and credits must not be unduly prominent</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"> (See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines">Section 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.1-14.3.9</a>)</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>third-party sponsored events must not be created solely to attract broadcast coverage</li><li>the Public Services must not accept any money from sponsors or organisers towards the cost of any element of the broadcast coverage of an event. However, they can pay all the costs associated with the event itself.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="16.3.39"></a>We must not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees a sponsor a set number of minutes of signage reflection on air.</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>16.3.39</strong> <strong>On-air and online proposed references on Public Services for sponsors of third-party, non-sports events, or any proposal to use content from the sponsor on Public Services, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy</strong> who will consider whether:</p></span></div><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>the proposals meet with the Guidance on Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/sponsored-events">Guidance: Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events (Non Sports) Broadcast on Public Services</a>)</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>the reference does not create the impression that Public Service editorial content has been sponsored.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.40</strong> Links from Public Service platforms covering events to the sponsor’s platforms must be editorially justified and must be to areas which give relevant information about the event and do not sell products or services.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The sponsor should be appropriate; coverage of the sponsored event must not compromise the BBC’s impartiality, editorial integrity or independence.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/parta/">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.1-16.3.6</a>)<a name="16.3.41"></a></p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>16.3.41</strong> <strong>Any coverage by a Public Service of an event that is sponsored by a BBC Commercial Service, brand or product or mounted by a BBC Commercial Service must be editorially justified and must be referred to Editorial Policy</strong> who will consider whether the coverage by Public Services would promote BBC Commercial Services which is not permitted.</p></span></div><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines#14.3.23">Section 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.23</a>)</p><h3 id="thenationallottery" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">The National Lottery</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.42</strong> The BBC may cover the National Lottery which is established by an Act of Parliament.</p><h3 id="charities" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Charities</h3><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Broadcast Appeals</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.43"></a>16.3.43</strong> The Public Services make airtime available for broadcast appeals by charities as a public service broadcaster. These appeals are distinct from our long-term charity partnerships.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/partb#16.3.45">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.45</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/charitable-appeals">Guidance: Charitable Appeals</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The selection of broadcast appeals should reflect the range of the charitable sector. The selection process must be fair and transparent and should include criteria looking at financial robustness and governance of the organisation.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The choice of charities must be overseen by the Charity Appeals Adviser.<span> </span></p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">For requests for our content from charities, see Section 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/reuse-reversioning-permanent-availability/guidelines#13.3.30">Section 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability: 13.3.30-13.3.34</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">All broadcast appeals should meet the Guidance on Charitable Appeals. </p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>Proposals for broadcast appeals (not cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives) must be referred to the Charity Appeals Adviser</strong> who will advise on the processes required to ensure fair and transparent selection.</p></span></div><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/charitable-appeals">Guidance: Charitable Appeals</a>)</p><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Disasters Emergency Committee Appeals</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.44"></a>16.3.44</strong> In the case of a major disaster overseas, the BBC may broadcast or publish an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee, an organisation which represents the UK’s leading humanitarian aid charities. The BBC must retain independent editorial control and the broadcast must comply with the Editorial Guidelines.</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>The approval process and arrangements for the broadcast of such appeals should meet the BBC’s guidance for Disasters Emergency Committee appeals and referral must be made to the Charity Appeals Adviser </strong>who will liaise with senior figures across the BBC to seek approval for the appeal from the Director-General.</p></span></div><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/charitable-appeals">Guidance: Charitable Appeals</a>)</p><h4 class="Text-module_root__3sgL6">Cross-BBC Charity Fundraising Initiatives</h4><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong><a name="16.3.45"></a>16.3.45</strong> The BBC runs cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives such as BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">These initiatives are partnerships between the BBC and charitable organisations. They:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>are part of a partnership agreement and we may co-produce with the charity in such initiatives</li><li>may either be mounted with a charity which is an umbrella organisation which gives grants to a wide range of charities or may be an initiative with a number of separate charities for an agreed common editorial aim with the BBC as broadcast partner</li><li>will usually consist of a range of programming and content from the BBC and the charitable partner</li><li>should meet the Guidance on cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/charitable-appeals">Guidance: Charitable Appeals</a>)</p><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--md" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 2L0 30h32zm2 25h-4v-4h4zm-4-6V11h4v10z"></path></svg><span class="gel-pica-bold">Mandatory Referral</span></div><span class="gel-layout__item ise-c-break-out__body"><p align="left"><strong>Advice must be sought from Editorial Policy before opening discussions with prospective partners for the start of a new initiative.</strong> Editorial Policy will consider whether the initiative would compromise the BBC’s impartiality, editorial integrity and independence.</p></span></div><h3 id="referencestocharitiesinotherbbcoutput" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">References to Charities in Other BBC Output</h3><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.46</strong> Apart from the BBC broadcast appeals and cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives, BBC editorial content should not directly appeal for funds for charities.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/accuracy/guidelines#3.3.13">Section 3 Accuracy: 3.3.13-3.3.14</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">We must retain our impartiality, editorial integrity and independence when we cover the work of charities and not appear to favour one charity over another.</p><h2 id="bbcworldservice–additionalpermittedmeansoffinance" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading2__2-ING">BBC World Service – Additional Permitted Means of Finance</h2><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.47</strong> In addition to the permitted means of finance that are applicable to all Public Services under the Framework Agreement <a href="#23">[23]</a> the World Service may be supported by alternative finance to supplement its funding by the licence fee as set out in the BBC World Service Statement of Policy for Sources of Finance Other Than the Licence Fee <a href="#24">[24]</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/partb#16.3.23">Section 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.23-16.3.37</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The World Service must keep a record of the limited alternative finance that it takes.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><strong>16.3.48</strong> The BBC World Service is only permitted to carry an appropriate and proportionate amount of advertising and sponsorship on its services which are not targeted at UK audiences. Advertising and sponsorship must meet the Advertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services and must take account of the likely expectations of target audiences, regulatory requirements and local market norms in the relevant territory.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">(See <a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/commercial-services/">Advertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services</a>)</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The World Service may also take externally funded content which is not sponsored content but which is either:</p><ul class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_list__2-RNZ"><li>funded by BBC Media Action as long as any relevant external funding provided to Media Action meets the applicable compliance procedures in accordance with BBC Media Action’s constitution or</li><li>externally funded by other appropriate external funders, provided that it is consistent with the Editorial Guidelines.</li></ul><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc">The World Service may also enter into an agreement under which the UK Government provides funding to enable the BBC to undertake particular defined projects connected with the World Service for a specific period or a specific purpose. It must be consistent with the BBC Framework Agreement <a href="#25">[25]</a>. </p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="23"></a>[23] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter">Broadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="24"></a>[24] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance">The BBC World Service Statement of Policy for Sources of Finance Other Than the Licence Fee (‘Alternative Finance’) 2017</a>.</p><p class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_paragraph__2lXbc"><a name="25"></a>[25] <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter">Broadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016</a>.</p><hr class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_hr__3xhIc"><h3 id="wherenext?" class="Text-module_root__3sgL6 Text-module_heading3__3_iTO">Where next?</h3><div class="PromoGroup-module_root__2mTri"><ul class="PromoGroup-module_group__1AdaC"><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.1: Introduction </a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/mandatory-referrals" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.2: Mandatory Referrals</a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/parta" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.3 Part A: Guidelines for all services</a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/partc" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.3 Part C: Additional guidelines for BBC World Service Group</a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/partd" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.3 Part D: Advertising and Sponsorship for BBC Commercial Services</a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines/external-relationships/parte" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">Section 16.3 Part E: Content made by BBC Commercial Services for Third Parties</a></div></li><li class="Promo-module_root__3fpjF Promo-module_wide__4m694"><div class="Promo-module_content__1UqKE"><a href="/web/20200503162902/https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidelines" class="Promo-module_link__3iJvj">All BBC Editorial Guidelines</a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></main></div></div></div><script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">{"dataManager":"[]","props":{"pageProps":{"page":{"content":{"articleBody":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/pdfs/bbc-editorial-guidelines-section-16-external-relationships-and-financing.pdf\"\u003ePrint this Section\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/pdfs/cymru-bbc-editorial-guidelines-section-16-external-relationships-and-financing.pdf\"\u003ePrintiwch y rhan hon yn Gymraeg\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","contentItem":[{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16323-220519140810","guid":"1dba58b5-064a-436b-b013-365ef654e32c"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16323-220519140810"},"content":{"name":"16.3.23","body":"\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003ePublic Services (UK and World Service) - Permitted Means of Finance\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.23\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.23\u003c/strong\u003e The Public Services may take finance from:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBC commercial activities\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoluntary payments of the licence fee, legacies or other donations\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Open University for learning and educational output in line with the Framework Agreement between the Open University and the BBC\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany co-production agreement.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe following activities must conform to the Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#18\"\u003e[18]\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePartnerships\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.24\u003c/strong\u003e The Public Services may use funds derived from any not-for-profit cultural, arts, sports, educational and science bodies or other similar organisations but only where the funding is compatible with the Statement of Policy. 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Occasionally the BBC may accept co-funding from not-for-profit bodies for learning or educational content or output targeted at a specific section of the audience in circumstances where it would be unjustifiable to fund output entirely from the licence fee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSuitable co-funders include publicly funded bodies, charities, charitable trusts or voluntary bodies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCo-funding must never be taken for news, current affairs or consumer advice content.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCo-funded editorial content must not promote the funder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"18\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[18]\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121718","guid":"8532bc25-2ccc-4262-8fd1-704f252147f1"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121718"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny co-funding projects must be approved in writing by the relevant director\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16326-010519121805","guid":"6665adc7-56b7-430f-b7c9-9c216b890d0e"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16326-010519121805"},"content":{"name":"16.3.26","body":"\u003ch3\u003eCompetition Prizes and other Awards\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.26\u003c/strong\u003e See Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity for details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.1\"\u003eSection 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.1-17.3.5\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponsored Public Service Events\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored BBC On-Air or Online Events\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.27\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.27\u003c/strong\u003e The Public Services may mount public events, such as concerts and award ceremonies, which are held at outside venues and covered on air or online. These events are key to fulfilling the BBC\u0026rsquo;s public purpose remit to bring people together for shared experiences and to engage personally with the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn some cases, where there is no inappropriate potential adverse market impact and in order to defray the cost to the licence payer, it may be acceptable to supplement the cost of mounting a public event by sponsorship from a non-commercial body.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121956","guid":"0677b247-485b-4bed-a6f0-869330855f03"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121956"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny proposal for sponsorship of a UK Public Service on-air or online event or for a World Service on-air or online event targeted at a UK audience, and the proposed credits, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether:\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16327-010519122051","guid":"991844f2-4632-48a3-bb8e-1b82072efad8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16327-010519122051"},"content":{"name":"16.3.27","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposal meets the Statement of Policy on use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#19\"\u003e[19]\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposal would bring the UK Public Services into disrepute\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposed credits are in line with the Guidance on Sponsored Public Service Events and are not unduly prominent.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/on-air-events-sponsorship\"\u003eGuidance: Sponsorship of BBC On-Air or Online Events Broadcast on BBC Public Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.28\u003c/strong\u003e On UK Public Services, and World Service events targeted at the UK, the money from the sponsor may only be used towards the costs of mounting the event and no sponsorship money may be used for production or broadcast costs in covering the event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eProduction must keep separate accounts for event and broadcast costs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.29\u003c/strong\u003e Sponsorship is only acceptable for on-air and online events which are distinctive and help the BBC promote its public purposes. Events which are eligible for sponsorship include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcerts, performance, cultural or artistic events including but not limited to competitive performance events which celebrate artistic achievement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBC award ceremonies\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBC talent, community or youth initiatives which include an on-air or online event.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eNews and current affairs on-air or online events, and events based on consumer programmes dealing with a range of topics, must not be sponsored.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn addition:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe must not feature the sponsor in the title of a BBC event\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon-air or online events must not be sponsored by organisations directly related to the subject matter of the event or editorial content connected with it\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno impression should be given that a BBC programme or service is being sponsored. Credits should make it clear that it is the event itself which is being sponsored\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe should not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees on-air or online credits because that could amount to product placement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon-air or online events on UK Public Services must not accept product sponsorship.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.30\u003c/strong\u003e Organisations which are associated with the following must not sponsor BBC-run Public Service events:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epolitical parties and political organisations\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforeign governments\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elobby groups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaith, religion and equivalent systems of belief\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etobacco firms or those mainly known for tobacco-related products\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadult products and services\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweapons manufacturers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.31\u003c/strong\u003e The sponsor\u0026rsquo;s agenda must not determine the editorial remit of the event and the event must not become a vehicle for promoting the sponsor or its activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIt is not normally appropriate to broadcast or embed a live stream from an event sponsor on a Public Service website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/parta#16.3.17\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.17-16.3.18\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored Awards\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.32\u003c/strong\u003e For sponsored awards see Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: Awards and Prizes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.6\"\u003eSection 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.6-17.3.9\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.12\"\u003e17.3.12-17.3.19\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored Off-Air Events\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.33\u003c/strong\u003e BBC off-air events to support its editorial content may take sponsorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/offair-events\"\u003eGuidance: Public Service Off-Air Events\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTicket Sales\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.34\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.34\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC may recover costs from the proceeds of ticket sales for BBC Public Service-mounted or run events which contribute to the BBC\u0026rsquo;s Mission and Public Purposes\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#20\"\u003e[20]\u003c/a\u003e in line with the Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events \u003ca href=\"#21\"\u003e[21]\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.35\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.35\u003c/strong\u003e We must not charge for admission to regular recordings of programmes and do not normally charge for events held on BBC premises, with the exception of the venues of the BBC Performing Groups.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTicket revenue must only cover event costs and not be used for broadcast or production costs. The proceeds from ticket sales must only be used to pay for events or for a series of events costs and not designed to generate further income for the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eProduction should keep separate accounts of event and production costs and records of ticketing revenue going to the BBC or via the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a procedure for approval of new events and ongoing approval for existing events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/ticketing\"\u003eGuidance: Ticketing\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"19\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[19] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"20\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[20] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter\"\u003eClause 49(4)(h) of Broadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty\u0026rsquo;s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"21\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[21] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/ticketing\"\u003ePolicy Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events 2017\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122332","guid":"b2c77ba9-12c2-499f-a695-8e87e90dc9a8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122332"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe commissioning of a new category of event with charged ticketing arrangements must be approved by the relevant controller who must refer to Editorial Policy.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16336-010519122406","guid":"8559f690-c2a5-4cfe-b069-e658b53c75a8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16336-010519122406"},"content":{"name":"16.3.36","body":"\u003ch3\u003eMakeovers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.36\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.36\u003c/strong\u003e Public Services must cover the full production costs of makeover programmes including but not limited to the costs of the home makeover itself where such makeovers have been instigated by the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe homeowner may contribute towards some makeover costs if they have already begun a makeover or are considering one but the BBC must not demand a financial contribution from a homeowner as a pre-requisite for taking part in a makeover programme. Such arrangements must conform to the Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#22\"\u003e[22]\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/makeover-programmes\"\u003eGuidance: Makeover Programmes\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eNo money from the homeowner may go into a production budget. Production must keep separate accounts for the programme and the makeover.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunding of Off-Air Support Material\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.37\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.37\u003c/strong\u003e We may accept outside funding for off-air support material or services on Public Services in the form of sponsorship from a third party which would usually be a not-for-profit organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"22\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[22] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122548","guid":"f9587c35-a863-4479-8f2f-bf555028e444"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122548"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny proposal for funding of off-air support material from a commercial organisation must be referred to Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether the funding would amount to BBC endorsement of the organisation, its products or services.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16338-010519122623","guid":"93b1c805-6dc8-4ca8-acd8-2d1601be57ef"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16338-010519122623"},"content":{"name":"16.3.38","body":"\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines#14.3.26\"\u003eSection 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.26\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Public Service External Relationships\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.38\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.38\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC covers a wide variety of third-party events, sports events, awards shows and music events, many of which are sponsored.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn such coverage:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe aim to credit fairly the enabling role of sponsors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe must not promote a sponsor in the BBC coverage. Any references and credits must not be unduly prominent\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines\"\u003eSection 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.1-14.3.9\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethird-party sponsored events must not be created solely to attract broadcast coverage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Public Services must not accept any money from sponsors or organisers towards the cost of any element of the broadcast coverage of an event. However, they can pay all the costs associated with the event itself.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.39\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWe must not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees a sponsor a set number of minutes of signage reflection on air.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122804","guid":"b2a24040-72b4-4f2f-b472-d7f8be30e8f9"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122804"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.39\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOn-air and online proposed references on Public Services for sponsors of third-party, non-sports events, or any proposal to use content from the sponsor on Public Services, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether:\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16339-010519122841","guid":"501c8f3e-aa10-446b-962c-ff01e7fee362"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16339-010519122841"},"content":{"name":"16.3.39","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposals meet with the Guidance on Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/sponsored-events\"\u003eGuidance: Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events (Non Sports) Broadcast on Public Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe reference does not create the impression that Public Service editorial content has been sponsored.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.40\u003c/strong\u003e Links from Public Service platforms covering events to the sponsor\u0026rsquo;s platforms must be editorially justified and must be to areas which give relevant information about the event and do not sell products or services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe sponsor should be appropriate; coverage of the sponsored event must not compromise the BBC\u0026rsquo;s impartiality, editorial integrity or independence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/parta/\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.1-16.3.6\u003c/a\u003e)\u003ca name=\"16.3.41\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122922","guid":"2abf607a-a69b-4f72-8463-7c110c3e7747"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122922"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.41\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAny coverage by a Public Service of an event that is sponsored by a BBC Commercial Service, brand or product or mounted by a BBC Commercial Service must be editorially justified and must be referred to Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether the coverage by Public Services would promote BBC Commercial Services which is not permitted.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-04T15:51:02.331494Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16342-010519123014","guid":"d3ccaad4-7a90-40ad-a900-663545459048"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16342-010519123014"},"content":{"name":"16.3.42","body":"\u003cp\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines#14.3.23\"\u003eSection 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.23\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe National Lottery\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.42\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC may cover the National Lottery which is established by an Act of Parliament.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharities\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBroadcast Appeals\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.43\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.43\u003c/strong\u003e The Public Services make airtime available for broadcast appeals by charities as a public service broadcaster. These appeals are distinct from our long-term charity partnerships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/partb#16.3.45\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.45\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe selection of broadcast appeals should reflect the range of the charitable sector. The selection process must be fair and transparent and should include criteria looking at financial robustness and governance of the organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe choice of charities must be overseen by the Charity Appeals Adviser.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eFor requests for our content from charities, see Section 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/reuse-reversioning-permanent-availability/guidelines#13.3.30\"\u003eSection 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability: 13.3.30-13.3.34\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll broadcast appeals should meet the Guidance on Charitable Appeals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123130","guid":"9defaf5b-3157-4065-bb15-73a3976a33ba"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123130"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProposals for broadcast appeals (not cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives) must be referred to the Charity Appeals Adviser\u003c/strong\u003e who will advise on the processes required to ensure fair and transparent selection.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16344-010519123225","guid":"53a04b1c-b2ba-4c2e-8009-5fce2cf02b28"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16344-010519123225"},"content":{"name":"16.3.44","body":"\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisasters Emergency Committee Appeals\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.44\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.44\u003c/strong\u003e In the case of a major disaster overseas, the BBC may broadcast or publish an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee, an organisation which represents the UK\u0026rsquo;s leading humanitarian aid charities. The BBC must retain independent editorial control and the broadcast must comply with the Editorial Guidelines.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123253","guid":"d236b064-a2bc-4c73-820d-a321ab2b605d"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123253"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe approval process and arrangements for the broadcast of such appeals should meet the BBC\u0026rsquo;s guidance for Disasters Emergency Committee appeals and referral must be made to the Charity Appeals Adviser\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ewho will liaise with senior figures across the BBC to seek approval for the appeal from the Director-General.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16345-010519123358","guid":"276c1779-0164-43bc-a59c-1a54a8f209d2"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16345-010519123358"},"content":{"name":"16.3.45","body":"\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCross-BBC Charity Fundraising Initiatives\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.45\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.45\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC runs cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives such as BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThese initiatives are partnerships between the BBC and charitable organisations. They:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eare part of a partnership agreement and we may co-produce with the charity in such initiatives\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emay either be mounted with a charity which is an umbrella organisation which gives grants to a wide range of charities or may be an initiative with a number of separate charities for an agreed common editorial aim with the BBC as broadcast partner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewill usually consist of a range of programming and content from the BBC and the charitable partner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshould meet the Guidance on cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123443","guid":"7b7a8e4c-d6c9-4e61-863a-ad74d32fad01"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123443"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvice must be sought from Editorial Policy before opening discussions with prospective partners for the start of a new initiative.\u003c/strong\u003e Editorial Policy will consider whether the initiative would compromise the BBC\u0026rsquo;s impartiality, editorial integrity and independence.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16346-010519123530","guid":"d1affbd6-c1bc-4fd4-912f-de202ab7c522"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16346-010519123530"},"content":{"name":"16.3.46","body":"\u003ch3\u003eReferences to Charities in Other BBC Output\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.46\u003c/strong\u003e Apart from the BBC broadcast appeals and cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives, BBC editorial content should not directly appeal for funds for charities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/accuracy/guidelines#3.3.13\"\u003eSection 3 Accuracy: 3.3.13-3.3.14\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWe must retain our impartiality, editorial integrity and independence when we cover the work of charities and not appear to favour one charity over another.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBBC World Service \u0026ndash; Additional Permitted Means of Finance\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.47\u003c/strong\u003e In addition to the permitted means of finance that are applicable to all Public Services under the Framework Agreement\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#23\"\u003e[23]\u003c/a\u003e the World Service may be supported by alternative finance to supplement its funding by the licence fee as set out in the BBC World Service Statement of Policy for Sources of Finance Other Than the Licence Fee\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#24\"\u003e[24]\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/partb#16.3.23\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.23-16.3.37\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe World Service must keep a record of the limited alternative finance that it takes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.48\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC World Service is only permitted to carry an appropriate and proportionate amount of advertising and sponsorship on its services which are not targeted at UK audiences. Advertising and sponsorship must meet the Advertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services and must take account of the likely expectations of target audiences, regulatory requirements and local market norms in the relevant territory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/commercial-services/\"\u003eAdvertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe World Service may also take externally funded content which is not sponsored content but which is either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efunded by BBC Media Action as long as any relevant external funding provided to Media Action meets the applicable compliance procedures in accordance with BBC Media Action\u0026rsquo;s constitution or\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexternally funded by other appropriate external funders, provided that it is consistent with the Editorial Guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe World Service may also enter into an agreement under which the UK Government provides funding to enable the BBC to undertake particular defined projects connected with the World Service for a specific period or a specific purpose. It must be consistent with the BBC Framework Agreement\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#25\"\u003e[25]\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"23\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[23] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter\"\u003eBroadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty\u0026rsquo;s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"24\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[24] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eThe BBC World Service Statement of Policy for Sources of Finance Other Than the Licence Fee (\u0026lsquo;Alternative Finance\u0026rsquo;) 2017\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"25\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[25] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter\"\u003eBroadcasting: An Agreement Between 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not-for-profit cultural, arts, sports, educational and science bodies or other similar organisations but only where the funding is compatible with the Statement of Policy. See Editorial Partnerships for more details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/parta#16.3.7\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.7-16.3.11\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCo-Funding\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eFor the meaning of co-funding for Public Services see Meanings above.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.1\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.25\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.25\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC may accept co-funding by not-for-profit bodies for output in minority languages, such as BBC Alba, and other limited circumstances but only where compatible with the Statement of Policy, in order to represent and serve the UK\u0026rsquo;s nations, regions and communities. Occasionally the BBC may accept co-funding from not-for-profit bodies for learning or educational content or output targeted at a specific section of the audience in circumstances where it would be unjustifiable to fund output entirely from the licence fee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSuitable co-funders include publicly funded bodies, charities, charitable trusts or voluntary bodies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCo-funding must never be taken for news, current affairs or consumer advice content.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCo-funded editorial content must not promote the funder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"18\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[18]\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121718","guid":"8532bc25-2ccc-4262-8fd1-704f252147f1"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121718"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny co-funding projects must be approved in writing by the relevant director\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16326-010519121805","guid":"6665adc7-56b7-430f-b7c9-9c216b890d0e"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16326-010519121805"},"content":{"name":"16.3.26","body":"\u003ch3\u003eCompetition Prizes and other Awards\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.26\u003c/strong\u003e See Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity for details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.1\"\u003eSection 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.1-17.3.5\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponsored Public Service Events\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored BBC On-Air or Online Events\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.27\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.27\u003c/strong\u003e The Public Services may mount public events, such as concerts and award ceremonies, which are held at outside venues and covered on air or online. These events are key to fulfilling the BBC\u0026rsquo;s public purpose remit to bring people together for shared experiences and to engage personally with the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn some cases, where there is no inappropriate potential adverse market impact and in order to defray the cost to the licence payer, it may be acceptable to supplement the cost of mounting a public event by sponsorship from a non-commercial body.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121956","guid":"0677b247-485b-4bed-a6f0-869330855f03"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519121956"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny proposal for sponsorship of a UK Public Service on-air or online event or for a World Service on-air or online event targeted at a UK audience, and the proposed credits, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether:\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16327-010519122051","guid":"991844f2-4632-48a3-bb8e-1b82072efad8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16327-010519122051"},"content":{"name":"16.3.27","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposal meets the Statement of Policy on use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#19\"\u003e[19]\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposal would bring the UK Public Services into disrepute\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposed credits are in line with the Guidance on Sponsored Public Service Events and are not unduly prominent.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/on-air-events-sponsorship\"\u003eGuidance: Sponsorship of BBC On-Air or Online Events Broadcast on BBC Public Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.28\u003c/strong\u003e On UK Public Services, and World Service events targeted at the UK, the money from the sponsor may only be used towards the costs of mounting the event and no sponsorship money may be used for production or broadcast costs in covering the event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eProduction must keep separate accounts for event and broadcast costs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.29\u003c/strong\u003e Sponsorship is only acceptable for on-air and online events which are distinctive and help the BBC promote its public purposes. Events which are eligible for sponsorship include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcerts, performance, cultural or artistic events including but not limited to competitive performance events which celebrate artistic achievement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBC award ceremonies\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBC talent, community or youth initiatives which include an on-air or online event.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eNews and current affairs on-air or online events, and events based on consumer programmes dealing with a range of topics, must not be sponsored.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn addition:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe must not feature the sponsor in the title of a BBC event\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon-air or online events must not be sponsored by organisations directly related to the subject matter of the event or editorial content connected with it\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno impression should be given that a BBC programme or service is being sponsored. Credits should make it clear that it is the event itself which is being sponsored\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe should not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees on-air or online credits because that could amount to product placement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon-air or online events on UK Public Services must not accept product sponsorship.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.30\u003c/strong\u003e Organisations which are associated with the following must not sponsor BBC-run Public Service events:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epolitical parties and political organisations\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforeign governments\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elobby groups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaith, religion and equivalent systems of belief\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etobacco firms or those mainly known for tobacco-related products\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadult products and services\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweapons manufacturers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.31\u003c/strong\u003e The sponsor\u0026rsquo;s agenda must not determine the editorial remit of the event and the event must not become a vehicle for promoting the sponsor or its activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIt is not normally appropriate to broadcast or embed a live stream from an event sponsor on a Public Service website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/parta#16.3.17\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.17-16.3.18\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored Awards\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.32\u003c/strong\u003e For sponsored awards see Section 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: Awards and Prizes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.6\"\u003eSection 17 Competitions, Votes and Interactivity: 17.3.6-17.3.9\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/competitions-votes-interactivity/guidelines#17.3.12\"\u003e17.3.12-17.3.19\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSponsored Off-Air Events\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.33\u003c/strong\u003e BBC off-air events to support its editorial content may take sponsorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/offair-events\"\u003eGuidance: Public Service Off-Air Events\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTicket Sales\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.34\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.34\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC may recover costs from the proceeds of ticket sales for BBC Public Service-mounted or run events which contribute to the BBC\u0026rsquo;s Mission and Public Purposes\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#20\"\u003e[20]\u003c/a\u003e in line with the Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events \u003ca href=\"#21\"\u003e[21]\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.35\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.35\u003c/strong\u003e We must not charge for admission to regular recordings of programmes and do not normally charge for events held on BBC premises, with the exception of the venues of the BBC Performing Groups.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eTicket revenue must only cover event costs and not be used for broadcast or production costs. The proceeds from ticket sales must only be used to pay for events or for a series of events costs and not designed to generate further income for the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eProduction should keep separate accounts of event and production costs and records of ticketing revenue going to the BBC or via the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere is a procedure for approval of new events and ongoing approval for existing events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/ticketing\"\u003eGuidance: Ticketing\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"19\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[19] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"20\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[20] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/governance/charter\"\u003eClause 49(4)(h) of Broadcasting: An Agreement Between Her Majesty\u0026rsquo;s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation December 2016\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"21\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[21] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/ticketing\"\u003ePolicy Statement on Ticketing for BBC Public Service Events 2017\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122332","guid":"b2c77ba9-12c2-499f-a695-8e87e90dc9a8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122332"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe commissioning of a new category of event with charged ticketing arrangements must be approved by the relevant controller who must refer to Editorial Policy.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16336-010519122406","guid":"8559f690-c2a5-4cfe-b069-e658b53c75a8"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16336-010519122406"},"content":{"name":"16.3.36","body":"\u003ch3\u003eMakeovers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.36\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.36\u003c/strong\u003e Public Services must cover the full production costs of makeover programmes including but not limited to the costs of the home makeover itself where such makeovers have been instigated by the BBC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe homeowner may contribute towards some makeover costs if they have already begun a makeover or are considering one but the BBC must not demand a financial contribution from a homeowner as a pre-requisite for taking part in a makeover programme. Such arrangements must conform to the Statement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"#22\"\u003e[22]\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/makeover-programmes\"\u003eGuidance: Makeover Programmes\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eNo money from the homeowner may go into a production budget. Production must keep separate accounts for the programme and the makeover.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunding of Off-Air Support Material\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.37\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.37\u003c/strong\u003e We may accept outside funding for off-air support material or services on Public Services in the form of sponsorship from a third party which would usually be a not-for-profit organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Footnote\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"22\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e[22] \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/alternatefinance\"\u003eStatement of Policy on Use of Alternative Finance in BBC Content (Clause 49 (4) of the BBC Framework Agreement 2016\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122548","guid":"f9587c35-a863-4479-8f2f-bf555028e444"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122548"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny proposal for funding of off-air support material from a commercial organisation must be referred to Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether the funding would amount to BBC endorsement of the organisation, its products or services.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16338-010519122623","guid":"93b1c805-6dc8-4ca8-acd8-2d1601be57ef"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16338-010519122623"},"content":{"name":"16.3.38","body":"\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines#14.3.26\"\u003eSection 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.26\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Public Service External Relationships\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.38\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.38\u003c/strong\u003e The BBC covers a wide variety of third-party events, sports events, awards shows and music events, many of which are sponsored.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn such coverage:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe aim to credit fairly the enabling role of sponsors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe must not promote a sponsor in the BBC coverage. Any references and credits must not be unduly prominent\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/independence-from-external-interests/guidelines\"\u003eSection 14 Independence from External Interests: 14.3.1-14.3.9\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethird-party sponsored events must not be created solely to attract broadcast coverage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Public Services must not accept any money from sponsors or organisers towards the cost of any element of the broadcast coverage of an event. However, they can pay all the costs associated with the event itself.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.39\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWe must not enter into a contractual arrangement which guarantees a sponsor a set number of minutes of signage reflection on air.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122804","guid":"b2a24040-72b4-4f2f-b472-d7f8be30e8f9"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519122804"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.39\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOn-air and online proposed references on Public Services for sponsors of third-party, non-sports events, or any proposal to use content from the sponsor on Public Services, must be referred to a senior editorial figure, or for independent production companies to the commissioning editor, and Editorial Policy\u003c/strong\u003e who will consider whether:\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16339-010519122841","guid":"501c8f3e-aa10-446b-962c-ff01e7fee362"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16339-010519122841"},"content":{"name":"16.3.39","body":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe proposals meet with the Guidance on Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/sponsored-events\"\u003eGuidance: Coverage of Sponsored Third-Party Events (Non Sports) Broadcast on Public Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe reference does not create the impression that Public Service editorial content has been sponsored.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.3.40\u003c/strong\u003e Links from Public Service platforms covering events to the sponsor\u0026rsquo;s platforms must be editorially justified and must be to areas which give relevant information about the event and do not sell products or services.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe sponsor should be appropriate; 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These appeals are distinct from our long-term charity partnerships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/external-relationships/partb#16.3.45\"\u003eSection 16 External Relationships and Financing: 16.3.45\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe selection of broadcast appeals should reflect the range of the charitable sector. The selection process must be fair and transparent and should include criteria looking at financial robustness and governance of the organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe choice of charities must be overseen by the Charity Appeals Adviser.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eFor requests for our content from charities, see Section 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidelines/reuse-reversioning-permanent-availability/guidelines#13.3.30\"\u003eSection 13 Re-Use, Reversioning and Permanent Availability: 13.3.30-13.3.34\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll broadcast appeals should meet the Guidance on Charitable Appeals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-breakout","fileId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123130","guid":"9defaf5b-3157-4065-bb15-73a3976a33ba"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-breakout"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"breakoutbox-mandatory-referral-010519123130"},"content":{"icon":"alert","name":"Mandatory Referral","body":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProposals for broadcast appeals (not cross-BBC charity fundraising initiatives) must be referred to the Charity Appeals Adviser\u003c/strong\u003e who will advise on the processes required to ensure fair and transparent selection.\u003c/p\u003e"}}}}}},{"contentComponent":{"result":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/contentreader/xml/result"},"metadata":{"modifiedDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","creationDateTime":"2019-07-01T12:42:23.455535Z","type":"component-text","fileId":"article-16344-010519123225","guid":"53a04b1c-b2ba-4c2e-8009-5fce2cf02b28"},"document":{"form":{"$":{"xmlns":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162902/https://production.bbc.co.uk/isite2/project/ipages-editorial-guidelines/component-text"},"metadata":{"metadataId":"article-16344-010519123225"},"content":{"name":"16.3.44","body":"\u003cp class=\"CrossReference\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/guidance/charitable-appeals\"\u003eGuidance: Charitable Appeals\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisasters Emergency Committee Appeals\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca name=\"16.3.44\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e16.3.44\u003c/strong\u003e In the case of a major disaster overseas, the BBC may broadcast or publish an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee, an organisation which represents the UK\u0026rsquo;s leading humanitarian aid charities. 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Advertising and sponsorship must meet the Advertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services and must take account of the likely expectations of target audiences, regulatory requirements and local market norms in the relevant territory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e(See \u003ca href=\"/commercial-services/\"\u003eAdvertising and Sponsorship Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe World Service may also take externally funded content which is not sponsored content but which is either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efunded by BBC Media Action as long as any relevant external funding provided to Media Action meets the applicable compliance procedures in accordance with BBC Media Action\u0026rsquo;s constitution or\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexternally funded by other appropriate external funders, provided that it is consistent with the Editorial Guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe World Service may also enter into an agreement under which the UK Government provides funding to enable the BBC to undertake particular defined projects connected with the World Service for a specific period or a specific purpose. 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