8.3(3.2)

8.3(3.2)Describe how a specific organisation is funded; governed and regulated

In this question I shall be discussing the funding, governing and regulation of the BBC.

The BBC is a huge broadcasting service which was founded in 1922. As its one of the UK’s biggest broadcast services, it is funded by TV licence fees. This is the money that the public pay in order to watch their TV.
Furthermore, due to the TV licence fee being absolutely vital in this day and age, this also means that they have a consistent intake of money, keeping their services constant and popular.

The BBC is governed by a board of governors and chairman that keep the public’s interest at heart.
Known as the BBC trust, it has been under controversy with the public’s attitude to how the BBC is broadcast.  Their belief is that they are bound to serve the public’s needs.
However this may have to change. Earlier this year it was announced that the BBC Trust will be axed and its powers handed completely to Ofcom.

The BBC work alongside Ofcom to keep their services regulated, meaning that nothing goes on TV that shouldn't be on TV. Ofcom is open to complaints by the public, and as they are funding the BBC broadcasting their opinions are welcome.  However recently this year, the BBC and Ofcom have not seen eye to eye, and the BBC are being accused of breaching the Ofcom Broadcasting code by screening a program funded by foreign governments.