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.
Community radio
Published: 26 September 2019
Last updated: 2 April 2025
Community radio stations provide a new voice for hundreds of local communities across the UK.
Radio Broadcast Update – February 2025
Published: 7 March 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in February 2025.
Award of grants 2024-25: Round 2
Published: 24 February 2025
Results of the second round of community radio funding for the 2024-25 financial year.
Community Radio Fund: Round 2 2024/25
Published: 24 February 2025
Ofcom has today announced that 15 community radio stations have successfully been awarded grants following the conclusion of round two of the Community Radio Fund.
Radio Broadcast Update – January 2025
Published: 7 February 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in January 2025.