About Us

Patron: Lord Joel Joffe

We are a non-commercial radio service in Swindon, by Swindon, for Swindon.

We are licenced by OFCOM as a Not For Profit community organisation, with a specific Brief.

We are  funded by grants, donations, corporate support and fund-raising events and support in-kind.

Become a FRIEND of SWINDON 105.5.  Have your name included in our on-line credits, receive a certificate and e-update bulletins on the station.

Our AIM: to run an effective, inclusive radio station that dares to be different, providing a unique, diverse and open access service for the citizens of Swindon, contributing to the promotion of cultural, spiritual, social and economic life of Swindon.

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We have a totally different concept to others in the area.  Presenters, admin and technical teams are volunteers learning new skills and sharing their knowledge and experience with others, at the same time as helping provide a radio service for Swindon from its base at the County Ground.   Members of our team range from young people to (currently) age 74.

SWINDON 105.5 is the only locally-based station that's local 24 hours a day 

We take no sustaining external service.

We are proud to provide the most diverse range of music in the region.... where else could you find such as...  brass band, Latin and Folk to Rock and Roll, Motown, Show Music and Bass!  It's a service for Swindon and by Swindon.

The station launched in March 2008 with an initial five-year extendable licence and currently about 130 regular team members, age 12 to 75, are regularly involved.  As a not-for-profit company the service relies on donations, grants, fundraising and memberships.  To show your support, give us a call or go to the support page.

"We will..

• Provide a platform for debate and discussion on the priorities for the town, local neighbourhoods and distinct communities
• Promote events, cultures, general news, broadcasting under the key headings of Arts/literature, Education, Community, Local Music.
• Celebrate individual and community achievements and the cultural diversity of Swindon

We do this by..

• Developing capacity: providing training, building on individuals confidence, strengths and interests; encouraging positive expression
• Working in strong Partnerships

Community Radio Swindon has been set up with the aim of providing a fully accessible service to Swindon, with training and development opportunities high on the agenda.

Directors

Advisory Groups

Our Contact Address:

SWINDON 105.5
The County Ground
County Road
Swindon
SN1 2ED

Community Radio Swindon was established as a not-for-profit company with an initial five year FM licence to broadcast, with ongoing financial security and probity

Aims
To run an effective radio station dedicated to working with and for the local community, providing:

• links between communities
• access and training
• a regular platform for local voices on local issues through balanced discussion on topical issues, features and interviews

Working with a wide range of community groups - helping develop good communication within the community.

Information Sharing
To provide information and publicity for community groups and on local issues, or national issues with local implications or interest

Standards
To maintain impartiality of radio coverage in line with national broadcasting Code of Conduct

Partnerships
To build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations in the Public, Voluntary and Business sectors i.e. education, media, employers, community groups

Education
Development of strong links with educational establishments

Training
A policy of open access and training for volunteers, in programme-making, working with individuals and community groups to ensure they best promote themselves, encouraging good communication and confidence in dealing with the media.