Archive · 19 Aug 2025
TV Giants Face Scrutiny for Refusing to Fund Bullying Complaints Body
Imagine a group made to help people in TV, film, and music who are being bullied or harassed.
This group needs money to operate, but some big TV companies aren't paying.
These companies include Channel 4 and Disney.
The group, called CIISA, was started after some TV stars were accused of bad behavior.
Some companies like the BBC and ITV are paying to help, but others are hesitant.
CIISA might start sharing which companies are helping and may ask the government for support.
This helps to create a safer workplace in the industry.
Several major UK TV companies are refusing to pay fees to the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA).
CIISA was created to address bullying and harassment complaints within the TV industry.
Companies such as Channel 4, Disney, Amazon Prime Video, and others have not committed to annual payments.
The BBC, ITV, and Sky are among the organizations that have pledged financial support.
CIISA is considering publishing a list of funders and seeking government intervention for financial stability.
- Who
- Major TV companies including Channel 4, Disney, and CIISA.
- What
- Major TV companies are declining to fund the UK's independent bullying and harassment complaints body, CIISA.
- When
- Ongoing, with concerns raised at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- Why
- Concerns over the funding and long-term viability of CIISA and its misconduct reporting services.
Companies Refusing to Pay
Organizations Supporting CIISA
Value and Purpose
Companies Refusing to Pay
Some companies question the value for money and the long-term remit, mediation and investigative functions of CIISA.
Organizations Supporting CIISA
CIISA aims to ensure safer working environments and combat misconduct.
Financial Burden
Companies Refusing to Pay
These companies may not want to fund CIISA due to potential additional expenses.
Organizations Supporting CIISA
CIISA's work is necessary to prevent future scandals.
Concerns of Clarity
Companies Refusing to Pay
Some feel that there is a lack of clarity over CIISA's long-term remit, its mediation and investigative functions
Organizations Supporting CIISA
CIISA is consistently addressing industry questions
- Organization
- Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA)
- Annual Operating Overhead
- £2M ($2.7M)
- Companies not funding
- Channel 4, Disney, Amazon Prime Video, All3Media, Fremantle, Banijay
- Companies Funding
- BBC, ITV, Sky, Warner Bros. Discovery
- CIISA Board Member
- Nazir Afzal