£1.1 million emergency funding for the radio industry
The Government has announced funding of £1.1 million to go towards the radio industry to help people stay connected.
It’s part of the £7.5 million of targeted funding to tackle loneliness this winter to bring people and communities together across the arts, libraries and charities.
The funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Audio Content Fund will receive £300,000 to support the creation of content to make listeners feel less lonely and connect the vulnerable with their communities this winter.
The Community Radio Fund will provide £200,000 emergency funding to help community stations meet the core costs of continuing to provide their vital services.
Chief Executive Siobhan Kenny is leaving Radiocentre in the summer of 2021.
The commercial radio body says she is not leaving for another role and wants to take some time to explore her next career step.
Siobhan said: “I have had the best time leading a fantastic organisation through a period of change and growth, culminating in the industry’s response to coronavirus. It has been a privilege to work in such a creative and dynamic environment which will only grow at the heart of the audio revolution.
“At Radiocentre, this amazing team, under new leadership, will ensure the industry is in great hands.”