BBC Trust

Getting the best out of the BBC for licence fee payers

The BBC Trust

Getting the best out of the BBC for licence fee payers

Gauging and balancing opinion

What do we do?

The BBC Trust is the governing body of the BBC. We're here to make sure the public who own and pay for the BBC get the best out of the BBC.

We set the strategy for the BBC after wide public consultation and we make sure those who manage the BBC stick to the course we've set.

We guard the independence of the BBC from undue political or commercial pressure. We ensure the BBC has high standards – and lives up to them. We make sure the BBC gives excellent value for money.

Strategy review

Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman BBC Trust

Chairman's commentary on the BBC Executive's proposals for the future direction for the corporation.


Public consultation

What do you think of the proposals set out in the strategic review?

Have your say

Make your views known

Audience Councils

Keeping us close to the issues that matter to BBC audiences across the UK

Explore the BBC

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