Celtic Music Radio - Funding
Community Radio Explained
Ofcom has invited applications for a new type of low-cost local radio licence, in accordance with the requirements of Section 104(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (as modified by the Community Radio Order 2004).
The Community Radio Order 2004, enshrined within the Communication Act 2003 has provided the means for Ofcom to license Community Radio in the UK. This was laid before H.M. Parliament on 15th June 2004 and was approved by Parliament and became law on 20th July 2004.
Community radio is a new type of radio service. Unlike traditional local stations, they broadcast to smaller areas and they focus on a specific community or on a range of listeners inside their broadcast area, as will be the case of Celtic Music Radio. The station’s job is to benefit communities rather than make a profit.
A community radio station's programmes will reflect the needs and interests of its audience. But rather than "talk at" its community, the station should become a central part of it. This means creating direct links with its listeners, offering training opportunities and making sure that members of the community can take part in how the station is run. This is at the core of the Celtic Music Radio board of directors' vision of how the service will operate.
Funding Celtic Music Radio
The funding of community stations like Celtic Music Radio will come from a number of sources.
Ofcom will usually allow stations to include a certain amount of advertising and sponsorship in their broadcasts and in the Celtic Music Radio proposition, 50% of our running costs can be derived from commercial spot advertising and sponsorship of programmes and features.
However, at least half of Celtic Music Radio’s income must come from other areas. This could include public funding from local or central government, other government agencies, the European Union, the National Lottery or charities, training and employment grant schemes.
If you are keen to support Celtic Music Radio and find out how you can make a difference to the reality of the proposed service, either as a personal or company donation, through a grant or by any other means, Celtic Music Radio would be delighted to meet you.
In the first instance, please contact us at the following address:
Ken M. Macdonald ACCA
Finance Director
Celtic Music Radio Ltd.
c/o City Sightseeing
153 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3BJ
