“The People’s Friend” is a long-running British weekly magazine
First published in 1869, The People’s Friend is a beloved and trusted magazine with readers across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada. For more than 155 years, we’ve delivered weekly content that resonates with our loyal readers, staying true to the traditional family values the magazine was founded on. As the UK’s largest publisher of magazine fiction, we commission over 900 short stories annually, including work from many first-time authors.
Today, The People’s Friend continues to evolve, offering a rich blend of fiction stories, lifestyle topics like gardening and craft, and more. Explore our magazines and competitions, or submit your story for a chance to be featured.
At The People’s Friend, our mission has always been to bring a little bit of sunshine into the lives of our readers. For more than 155 years, we’ve been committed to sharing heartwarming stories, uplifting articles, and cherished memories that celebrate the values of friendship, family, and kindness. Our magazine is a haven for those who appreciate the beauty of a good story. We’re proud to be a trusted companion in the lives of our readers, and we look forward to continuing this wonderful journey together.
Stuard Johnstone
Editor
What we do
At The People’s Friend, we bring you a diverse range of content through our printed magazines, Fiction Pocket Novels, and digital edition. Our website features an array of engaging fiction stories and lifestyle articles, offering something for everyone. We proudly publish fiction by independent writers, supporting new voices in storytelling.
Subscription
Subscribe to The People’s Friend for your weekly dose of heartwarming stories, articles, and more. Dive deeper with The People’s Friend Special, packed with extra content and special editions. For those who love a good read on the go, our Fiction Pocket Novels in print are perfect for slipping into your bag. Plus, explore our convenient digital subscriptions to enjoy your favorite stories anytime, anywhere.
Newsletters
Sign up for our newsletters to get notified about the latest stories posted, writing tips, author interviews and lifestyle articles.
Submit your story
We welcome fiction stories and poems from our readers year-round. To submit your work, please see our latest fiction guidelines, and submit your piece for a chance to have it published in The People’s Friend.
Charity
Our readers join together regularly to help others with campaigns such as our inspirational Hand of Friendship Campaign or our annual Love Darg charity appeal which started in 1885.
Social Media
Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Our Team
Editor: Stuart Johnstone
Editor: Leisa Millar
Fiction Editor: Lucy Crichton
Digital Content Editor: Allison Hay
Features Editor: Laura Coventry
Ownership
The People’s Friend is a part of DC Thomson.
Advertising
For advertising inquiries, get in touch with us.
Help
For all subscription queries please contact us. You can also call our Customer Service team on Freephone 0800 904 7260 (UK) or +44 (0)1382 575322 (Overseas). Our Contact Centre is open from 9am to 5pm, Mon- Fri (UK times).
Editorial complaints
We are committed to journalism of the highest standards.
We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice, which is enforced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
If you have a complaint, you can email us at readerseditor@dcthomson.co.uk or write to the Readers Editor at the above address. It is our policy to publish clarifications and corrections when necessary and as quickly as possible. Should you wish to take the matter further, however, you can email IPSO at complaints@ipso.co.uk, visit their website.
