Community radio

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You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.

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If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.

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Cymraeg

Radio Broadcast Update – October 2025

Published: 7 November 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in October 2025.

Radio Broadcast Update – September 2025

Published: 10 October 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in September 2025.

Community Radio Fund

Published: 25 May 2010

Last updated: 6 October 2025

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

Radio Broadcast Update – August 2025

Published: 5 September 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in August 2025.

Applications open for Community Radio Fund 2025/26

Published: 1 September 2025

Ofcom is inviting eligible radio stations to apply for awards from the Community Radio Fund 2025-26

Radio Broadcast Update – July 2025

Published: 8 August 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in July 2025.

Impact of Community Radio Fund in 2024-25

Published: 8 July 2025

Ofcom has today revealed that 26 community radio stations across the UK benefited from grants awarded by the Community Radio Fund last year.

Radio Broadcast Update – June 2025

Published: 4 July 2025

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in June 2025.

Helping community radio stations measure their social impact

Published: 27 June 2025

Research into the measurement of social gain

Published: 27 June 2025

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