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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£178.2K
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Spending
£181.2K
Public benefits
The benefits which flow from the provision of community media, in all its forms, as cultural, recreational and educational facilities is that individuals and groups, particularly those in need by reason of their age, disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances will have improved quality of life and have a sense of
community. Significantly, we have also been a vehicle through which community groups, charities and the arts have been able to promote themselves. Over the last 7 years, Drive 105 has played an integral part in all aspects of community life throughout the entire area. By covering a wide variety of issues including; politics, community relations, business, local and international charities, sport, health, entertainment, the City of Culture we are keeping local people in touch with what’s happening in their area. This is particularly important for older members of the community, or those who are house-bound and those suffering social/economic hardship, who gain a sense of community engagement by listening to the service. We have showcased local talent and sport, and have introduced a daily discussion show focusing on local news and views. This is evidenced by our high number of listeners and the number of outside broadcasts that we carry out. For example we have broadcast live from many community events throughout the city including, festivals, sports events at senior and junior level, political and policing events etc. In addition we have carried out outside broadcasts at high profile events such as the Clipper, the Fleadh and at many events throughout the City of Culture year. The station has provided an essential service to the city and more specifically through our outside broadcasts have given a unique opportunity to community groups and services to engage, share and dialogue with the local community. The benefits which flow from advancing education and the provision of education and access to education in particular vocational education and training in media skills and work is that we are able to train people in broadcast, technical and journalistic skills to enable them to develop practical experience and skills that will help give them the confidence and capability to seek employment in these or related fields. Since the station was launched in 2009, almost 300 volunteers have participated at various levels in Drive 105, developing skills in producing, presenting, researching, recording/editing, ICT, secretarial skills and fundraising etc. The benefits which flow from promoting and advancing other charitable objects as may from time to time be determined by the members of the company, is that we are not restricted by our purposes above but rather have the flexibility to promote other charitable purposes as from time-to-time arise and have arisen, for example, promoting citizenship and community development or advancing the arts. We recognise that any future work must be for one of the twelve charitable purposes as outlined in the Charities Act.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Drive 105 is a Not for Profit Community Radio Station based in Derry/Londonderry and is a registered charity, (charity number XT21267). The service has been broadcasting 24 hours per day, 7 days per week since 27th January 2009. With our increased capacity, our outside broadcast recording and editing capabilities and daily discussion programme, our
engagement with the community has continued to grow. We cover a wide variety of issues including; politics, community relations, business, local and international charities, sport, health, entertainment. Significant programmes and events such as the talent competition Drive Factor, which is now in its sixth year and live sports coverage, have continued to grow and develop. We have showcased local talent and sport, unrivalled by any other local network. In addition we have introduced a daily discussion show focusing on local news and views. Over the last almost 7 years, Drive 105 has played an integral part in all aspects of community life throughout the entire area. Through our various programmes we have reflected the views, news and issues affecting our local community as well as playing classics from the 60’s, 70’s 80’s 90’s and present day. Significantly, we have also been a vehicle through which community groups, charities, businesses and the arts have been able to promote themselves. Since the station was launched in 2009, almost 300 volunteers have participated at various levels in Drive 105, developing skills in producing, presenting, researching, recording/editing, ICT, secretarial skills and fundraising etc. Drive 105’s ethos is access to all and we are delighted to say that we have volunteers representing all aspects of the local community. Through the internet and other social networks such as Facebook, we are delighted to say that we have listeners from as far away as Australia, America and Europe etc.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- General public
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Volunteer development
