The Don team out filming in Doncaster
Who we are

Made for the people of Doncaster, by the people of Doncaster.

The Don is a digital media platform built in Donny. We film, write and share the stuff that makes this place brilliant: local heroes, independent businesses, big nights out, grassroots sport and the people quietly making a difference.

No doom-scrolling, no clickbait. Just positive, proper local content reaching 44K+ followers and 2.2 million impressions a month across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

We also run The Don Card, the city's digital discount card, and host events that get the town out and about.

What we do for Doncaster

Shouting about the good stuff.

Doncaster has plenty going for it. Our job is making sure people actually hear about it.

Positive news

Charity challenges, community choirs, award winners. The stories local papers miss, told the way people actually watch them.

Backing independents

New openings, honest food reviews and shout-outs that send real footfall through local doors instead of to the chains.

Events for everyone

From our Christmas party to the January Padel Slam, we bring Donny people together in real life, not just on a feed.

Saving locals money

The Don Card puts 100+ member deals at Doncaster businesses in your phone wallet for £29 a year.

Our why

Doncaster deserves better than bad headlines.

Flip the narrative

For too long the city's story has been told by people who don't live here. We'd rather show what's really going on.

Keep money local

Every pound spent with an independent stays in Donny. We send attention and customers their way.

Bring people together

A proud city is a connected one. Our content and events give people a reason to get out and meet each other.

Our team

The people behind The Don.

A small Doncaster team of creators, storytellers and business people, with Seven Studios on production.

Harry Rigg, Presenter at The Don
Harry RiggPresenter
Tia Xiourouppas, Marketing Manager at The Don
Tia XiourouppasMarketing Manager
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Seven StudiosVideo production partner
Could this be you?

We're always after Doncaster creators, writers and sellers.

Get in touch
Ambassador programme

Love Donny? Rep it.

We're building a crew of Doncaster people who spot the good stuff first: creators, students, business owners, gym-goers, foodies and proud locals. You help us find stories and spread the word, and we look after you.

Free Don CardA year of member deals across the city, on us.
Event guest listSpots at The Don's events before they go public.
Get featuredYour content shared to our whole audience.
Creator skillsLearn filming and editing with our production team.

Our digital card

One card. Your whole city

The Don Card lives in your Apple or Google Wallet and unlocks member deals at independent Doncaster businesses. Show it at the till and save.

£29a year, £2.42 a month
100+member deals
0apps to download

Got a positive story? Send it to us.

Someone in your street doing something amazing? A business hitting a milestone? A fundraiser that deserves a bigger crowd? Tell us and our news desk will write it up.

  • Local heroes & fundraisers
  • New openings & milestones
  • Grassroots sport wins
  • Community groups & charities
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