Community radio stations provide a voice for hundreds of local communities across the Wales. Fueled by the hard work and enthusiasm of volunteers, they reflect a diverse mix of cultures and interests and provide a rich mix of mostly locally-produced content.

Community radio stations typically cover a small geographical area with a coverage radius of up to 5km, and are run on a not-for-profit basis. They can cater for whole communities or for different areas of interest - such as a particular ethnic group, age group or interest group. For example, you can listen to stations which cater for urban or experimental music, while others are aimed at younger people, religious communities or the Armed Forces and their families. They can also bring community benefits such as training and community news and discussion.

The Wales Community Radio Newtork was set up in partnership with the University of South Wales, with support from the Welsh Government.

The network aims to bring the sector in Wales together, with the website acting as a hub for the project, promoting the sector, advertising opportunities and become a resource centre for stations to learn from each others experiences.

As the Community Radio Network: Cymru Wales develops it will become a voice for the sector with Government, Politicians, Advertising Agencies and Regulators, to allow the sector to thrive.

The Welsh Community Radio Network is a registered ......