About Future Radio 96.9FM
Future Radio is a community radio station for Norwich. We are based in West Norwich and are funded by EEDA and the NELM Development Trust (North Earlham, Larkman and Marlpit).
Future radio is part of The NR5 Project, a community based arts, media and education charity. NR5 Project provides school inclusion projects for young people aged 13 to 16 years, post 16 support, music, media and radio training, education films/DVD’s and much more.
Since 1999 the NR5 Project membership has increased from 40 to over 1500 members. Many other volunteers have been involved with broadcasts for Future Radio since we began broadcasting in 2004.
Mission Statement
We promote social inclusion in its broadest sense, freedom of expression and the dissemination of information for the benefit of our local and wider communities. We use music of all genres to promote racial and social harmony, embrace social, cultural and economic diversity and promotes tolerance, understanding and democracy.
Full Time Radio
After a number of short-term trial licenses, Future Radio began broadcasting on a full time basis on August 6th. Community radio licences are intended for social gain and community empowerment. We aim to use radio for: An engagement tool for the local and wider communities An education and training resource An information and advice service A platform for local talent
More Information
For more information or to get in touch e-mails us via info@futureradio.co.uk or phone us on 01603 455250. Our website is www.futureradio.co.uk. Alternatively you can find us at:
Future Radio The NR5 Project The Neighbourhood Centre 168b Motum Road Norwich Norfolk NR5 8EG