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Community radio licences are for small-scale, not-for-profit radio stations operated for the good of members of the public, or of particular communities, and in order to deliver social gain. Other types of radio licence may also be appropriate for community groups, for example restricted service licences, see www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/rsls/ for more information.

For more information on community radio contact the Community Radio team at: communityradio@ofcom.org.uk.

• The Licensing Process
  Information on applications, licence awards and the application form and accompanying guidance notes
• Community Radio Fund
• Community radio: volunteer input [pdf]
  Guidelines for community radio stations that wish to use volunteer time as part of station turnover.
• List of community licensees
  Contact details
• Community Radio Map [pdf]
  Map of licensed community radio stations
• Statements and Links
  Statements, background reading and useful links

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