Radio Broadcast Update – June 2025
Published: 4 July 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in June 2025. This edition also includes information about the upcoming application window for RSL licensing during 2026’s period of high demand, which includes Ramadan, and the revised General procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.
Helping community radio stations measure their social impact
Published: 27 June 2025
Research into the measurement of social gain
Published: 27 June 2025
Community radio
Published: 26 September 2019
Last updated: 16 June 2025
Community radio stations provide a new voice for hundreds of local communities across the UK.
Radio Broadcast Update – May 2025
Published: 6 June 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in May 2025.
Significant boost to Community Radio Fund
Published: 13 May 2025
Community radio stations across the UK are set to benefit from a significant increase to the Community Radio Fund, following an uplift in funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
CRF Uplift Statement
Published: 13 May 2025
Following the announcement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (“DCMS”) of the significant uplift to the Community Radio Fund (“Fund”) in financial year 2025/26, this statement sets out Ofcom’s intended approach to administer the Fund for this period.
Community Radio Fund
Published: 25 May 2010
Last updated: 13 May 2025
The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.
Radio Broadcast Update – April 2025
Published: 9 May 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in April 2025.
Radio Broadcast Update – March 2025
Published: 4 April 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in March 2025.