| Founded | 1999 |
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| Registration no. | England & Wales (1076235) |
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| Origins | London, England (UK) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Executive Director | Simon Bishop |
Revenue | £45.3 million (2015/6) |
| Expenses | £44 million (2015/6) |
Employees | 832 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | BBC World Service Trust |
BBC Media Action, formerly known as the BBC World Service Trust, is the BBC's international development charity, funded independently by external grants and voluntary contributions. The purpose of the organisation is to use media and communication to reduce poverty, improve health and support people in understanding their rights. It works in partnership with the BBC World Service and other local media and development partners in over 35 developing and transitional countries around the world.