Community radio

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Greater flexibility for community radio stations to serve local listeners

Published: 13 November 2024

Ofcom is simplifying and streamlining some of the regulatory requirements on community radio stations, so they can focus on delivering social gain for their local communities.

Statement: Community Radio - future approach to Key Commitments

Published: 22 March 2024

Last updated: 13 November 2024

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to streamline and simplify the Key Commitments for analogue community radio stations.

Radio broadcast update – October 2024

Published: 8 November 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in October 2024.

Community Radio Fund 2024-25 open for application

Published: 5 November 2024

Ofcom is today inviting eligible stations to apply for awards from the second round of the Community Radio Fund 2024-25.

Community Radio Fund

Published: 25 May 2010

Last updated: 5 November 2024

The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.

Radio broadcast update – September 2024

Published: 4 October 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in September 2024.

Radio broadcast update – August 2024

Published: 5 September 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in August 2024.

Community Radio Fund – 2024/25 Round One

Published: 19 August 2024

Ofcom has today announced that 11 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion of Round One.

Award of grants 2024-25: Round 1

Published: 19 August 2024

Results of the first round of community radio funding for the 2024-25 financial year.

Radio broadcast update – July 2024

Published: 8 August 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in July 2024.

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