Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2025, Acquisition International | 17 Best Community Radio Station 2025 – Northern England aunched on the cusp of the world being plunged into lockdown as a result of COVID-19, Steel FM has been broadcast 24/7 since March 2020, weaving news, music, and conversation into a tapestry of entertainment for communities across this part of Northern England. Due to its nature as a non-profit, Steel FM is manned almost entirely by volunteers, with these individuals proving vital in keeping the station up and running. Steel FM is always looking for new volunteers to join its ranks, and the nature of the station means it is able to offer volunteering opportunities in plenty of media-related roles. For example, many of those currently giving their time to Steel FM are presenters, producers, reporters, or even technical support staff. Then, of course, there are the office-based volunteers and – perhaps most importantly of all – the tea makers. Regardless of which role an individual seeks out as they volunteer with Steel FM, the station prides itself on delivering in-house training – especially for budding presenters. That makes this a fantastic opportunity for people looking to take their first steps in an industry where it is notoriously difficult to get a foot in the door. Moreover, the hands-on experience provided is a great way for those interested in radio and media to learn valuable industry skills without having to first start at the bottom of the ladder and work their way up. It is thanks to the network of volunteers behind Steel FM that the station is able to deliver the quality programming that it does seven days a week. Highlights of its weekday schedules include the Piers Breakfast Show, DriveTime with Ben Warner, and Evenings with Lee Everest. At the weekend, listeners can enjoy shows including the UK Hot 40 – a throwback to a time when listeners would eagerly anticipate the music charts on a Sunday evening – as well as the Sunday Radio Magazine with Richard Hannah. There is something for every listener to enjoy across this schedule, and its diverse nature truly underpins the commitment of everyone at Steel FM to serving the local community, providing fun and engaging programming, and keeping people up to date with local and national news, sports, weather, and more as they listen. This is especially important for the older members of these communities, who are often reliant on the medium of radio for everything from company and entertainment to getting their news. As touched on above, Steel FM’s ability to do all of this comes mostly through volunteers, but advertising is another crucial way the non-profit secures funding to continue to do this great work within the local media landscape. Steel FM delivers radio advertising across all sectors and at a number of price points, making it the ideal platform for small, local businesses and national organisations alike to reach their audiences. The dedicated ads team at Steel FM are as professional as they are experienced, and their knowledge ensures that adverts are played at the best times to secure the most exposure for the business. However, this is just the beginning, as the team here even script and produce the ads on a client’s behalf, saving them both time and money in the process. When a business makes the decision to advertise with Steel FM, they can feel good knowing that they are doing their bit to support local communities, all whilst driving engagement and boosting profits for their own brand. This, combined with the fact that the team here offer all of the advantages of commercial advertising but at a community price, makes the decision to advertise on Steel FM one of the easiest a business will make all year. In short, Steel FM is a community radio station capturing the spirit of the region and offering tremendous opportunities for those looking to experience the industry. As a result, it is more than deserving of a place in this programme. For more information about Steel FM, including all the places to listen and how to advertise with it, follow the link below. Contact: Marco Bolli Company: Steel FM Web Address: https://steelfm.org/ Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Community Radio CIC operates Steel FM, a non-profit community radio station proudly serving both of the regions it takes its name from and the surrounding villages. Broadcasting primarily online through the likes of smart speakers, Steel FM can also be found on Freeview channel 277, Freely channel 556, Sky, and Virgin Media. It is the aim of the station to keep its reach small and provide local communities with great music – interspersed with local and national news updates, weather and traffic reports, and light-hearted conversations. L
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