Public value partnerships
A public value partnership is a collaboration between the BBC and one or more organisations. The collaboration aims to deliver "added value" for our audiences, the BBC, and its partners.
See BBC Partnership Code and Partnership guidance.
Partnerships must not compromise our editorial values or independence. We should not enter into public value partnerships with:
- political parties
- tobacco firms or those mainly known for tobacco related products
- organisations involved in pornography
- alcoholic drinks manufacturers and suppliers.
We should not normally enter into a partnership with a foreign government. Relationships with UK government departments, religious organisations, charities and organisations which undertake lobbying should also be treated with care to ensure our impartiality is not undermined.
Any proposal to credit a third party in a partnership arrangement on air or online must be referred to Chief Adviser Editorial Policy at an early stage, and well before any contracts are issued.