Rhyl radio station is one of seven community radio stations to receive grant

Seven community radio stations in Wales have received a share of £100,000 from the Welsh Assembly Government’s Community Radio Fund.
The seven stations were chosen for their commitment to their communities in a number of areas, including; encouraging healthy lifestyles, promoting training and social enterprise for excluded and vulnerable people and strengthening cultural and linguistic identity.

Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones said:

“These radio stations play a valuable role reflecting the issues affecting people living in their communities. They also provide opportunities for residents to gain new skills and in some cases employment. Many are doing good work in promoting healthy lifestyles, the Welsh language and social enterprise. I’m very please to announce these grants and to congratulate the stations on the important role they play in their communities.”

The seven community radio stations that were awarded grants are:

GTFM in Pontypridd receives £15,899.
BRFM in Blaenau Gwent receives £16,500.
XS in Neath Prot Talbot receives £10,000.
Tudno FM in Llandudno receives £15,222.
Point FM in Rhyl receives £10,000.
Calon FM in Wrexham receives £16,500.
Bro Radio in the Vale of Glamorgan receives £15,899.