Community radio station licences available
Howard Lake | 19 October 2004 | News
Broadcasting regulator Ofcom is inviting applications for licences to provide community radio services in most parts of the UK.
Community radio licences are available to groups interested in broadcasting to smaller areas, usually within a 5km radius, on a not-for-profit basis for local social benefit, so could be of interest to charities and voluntary groups for a number of reasons. Indeed Ofcom mentions registered charities as one of the likely groups who might operate such a licence.
While community radio stations are encouraged not to ‘talk at’ its community, but rather involve it, there would certainly seem to be an opportunity for a charity to promote both its services and fundraising activities.
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There is no fixed number of licences available but Ofcom expects to award up to 50 during 2004/05. Licence applications will be awarded for a maximum of five years.
Applications must be received by 23 November 2004.
A non-refundable application fee of £600 is payable by each applicant.
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