DC Thomson is a family-owned business headquartered in Scotland, with a presence in London and across the globe. A 200-year-old company that is purpose led and future focused. Our purpose is clear: to champion, entertain and bring together our communities.
DC Thomson stands on three pillars: trading, investments, and philanthropy. We are home to some of the UK’s best loved media brands that have been the voice of our communities for generations – from the iconic Beano, Stylist and People’s Friend to the UK’s biggest puzzle brand Puzzler and a portfolio of regional newspapers and radio stations including two of the top three best-selling regional dailies in the UK - The Press and Journal and The Courier. We have a thriving genealogy community (Findmypast), a trusted technology solutions business (Brightsolid) and a global marketing agency (Fifth Ring). From our long-established media brand, Energy Voice, an influential authority in the global energy conversation, we launched E-FWD, a membership organisation where the industry’s forward thinkers are coming together to drive the movement to secure, clean energy.
We have the influence and ambition to make a real difference towards tackling the critical issues of our time. Assets and knowledge built over decades of supporting high growth, innovative businesses allow us to make bold, long-term visionary decisions. Our investments are guided by a commitment to the future. DC Thomson is backing businesses that are making an impact in energy transition, water technology, the circular economy and food security amongst others.
Philanthropy and supporting the communities we live and work in is part of DC Thomson’s DNA, both through our brands and the Thomson family trust – The Northwood Charitable Trust. Both the Trust and DC Thomson were instrumental in bringing the V&A to Dundee, which generated over £300m to the Scottish economy in its first five years, £100m directly to Dundee. We are now working closely with the Eden Project to bring its first Scottish and urban venture to the city.
At DC Thomson, we are modernising and ambitious, investing in technology and talent, and building brands for the digital age. A trusted partner that is driving positive change, inspiring innovation, and fuelling growth and success and a transformative business where people, partners and communities feel part of something extraordinary.
DC Thomson. Rooted in Community. Driven by Purpose.