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TD1 Radio application form Social gain 5. Social gain Guidance Notes Community radio is required to be for the public good and to bring community benefits, or social gains, to listeners and participants. The requirement for „social gain,‟ is one of the key factors that makes community radio stations different from other radio services. Please tell us what community benefits your service will bring to your target community(ies) and/or the general public. Please include summaries of evidence to support your answer. Your draft „key commitments‟ (later in this form) should include a summary of your proposed social gain set out below. Answer in fewer than 1,500 words: 5 Broadcasting legislation specifies a number of ‘characteristics of community radio services’. Licence holders need to ensure their services conform to these characteristics, including in this case the delivery of social gain. The legislation sets out social gains that stations must provide. These are the achievement, in respect of individuals or groups of individuals in the target community, or in respect of other members of the public, of the following objectives – (a) the provision of a radio service to individuals who are otherwise underserved by such services, (b) the facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion, c) the provision (whether by means of programmes included in the service or otherwise) of education or training to individuals not employed by the station, and (d) the better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it. Social gain may also include the achievement of other objectives of a social nature. 1 Applicants are required to provide evidence that their service will result in significant social gain to the public or the target community(ies). Copies of letters or research reports etc. should not be submitted, but brief relevant extracts from them, which represent an accurate and comprehensive summary, may be included. If we wish to see the source material, we will ask for it. Ofcom is required to have regard to the extent to which your proposed service would result in the delivery of social gain to the public or target community. (a) the provision of a radio service to individuals who are otherwise underserved by such services TD1 Radio will focus on under-served target audiences; defined using a wide range of demographic data and other information to ensure our programming meets their specific needs. We will deliver very local and niche programmes which will be of interest to retired people, the unemployed, youths, students, single parents and minority groups. We will cover local events such as carnivals, music festivals, open days, educational activities, some sporting events, and will encourage local groups to get involved, make their own programming and be interviewed about their activities and work that they do. We expect to continue to work with a number of community groups such as BAAGS, Rowan Boland Trust, Borders Barmy Army, Borders Animal Welfare, Callum‟s Trust, Walkabout Crafts, Volunteer Centre Borders and the Borders Adult Learning & Achievement Group, to name just a few. We already have (and will continue to) be committed to having an equal rights opportunity policy, which has been recognised by Volunteer Development Scotland. They are now using TD1 Radio as a case study to be offered out to other Voluntary groups in Scotland as evidence of our good practice. Our innovative work has ensured that one of our presenters with a deteriorating eye condition is still able to present her programme and is clear evidence of our equal opportunities policy. 1 See Article 2(3) of the Community Radio Order 2004 and Ofcom‟s Notes of guidance for community radio applicants and licensees.
(b) the facilitation of discussion and the expression of opinion, TD1 Radio application form Local people and organisations can access the service provided by TD1 Radio to promote their interests and activities. We will provide a platform which is inclusive and reflective of the diversity of the communities in the area. We will focus particularly on promoting the less dominant in our society. The station will continue to target and engage with as broad a range of local community individuals and groups as possible. We will broadcast topical discussion programmes and encourage listener interaction by telephone, text, email and Skype as well as via Social Networking such as Facebook and Twitter. Our open doors policy also means that people are welcome to come in to talk on air to express their opinion and engage in discussions. We‟ll also produce radio documentaries and features relating to human interest stories that existing radio services do not cater for. (c) the provision (whether by means of programmes included in the service or otherwise) of education or training to individuals not employed by the station Our volunteer policy reflects our inclusive commitment to offering participation and training to all members of the community. We actively seek to recruit volunteers from all backgrounds, so that the station‟s output and work will reflect the nature of the community. We also recognise and value the contributions made by volunteers and will continue to provide access to training in production and broadcasting to encourage local creative talent. Our Station Manager encourages existing presenters to Listen Again to their recent programmes and together they look at ways to encourage and develop presenters current skills set. (This was something that Volunteer Development Scotland were very keen to learn about and include in their recent case study) Thanks to receipt of Awards For All Lottery Funding, free basic radio skills courses and station open days will be operated on a quarterly basis using experienced members of the existing volunteer team as teachers. As part of our Langlee Live slot we are also offering training to people from within the community. We may also use external professional trainers from time to time to deal with any training issues or needs that we can‟t address ourselves (e.g. radio and the law) to ensure our volunteers are given the correct information to allow them to broadcast legally with regards to what they can and can‟t say on air. (d) the better understanding of the particular community and the strengthening of links within it. We have already, and will continue to work closely with community groups and organisations to help raise awareness of the radio station and vice-versa. We will also broadcast concerns about health issues (NHS Borders), healthy living and fitness with Borders Sports & Leisure Trust, housing (SBHA, Waverley Housing Association and other local housing organisations), community safety (working with Lothian & Borders Police) and develop links with Scottish Borders Council to promote their services and ensure that TD1 Radio provides a valuable source of public information from local bodies. Included below are extracts from a few of the local organisations we have worked with: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Callum‟s Trust: “As one of our supporters we would like to express our thanks for all you have assisted us with to date and hope that your support will continue in the future. As a charity we rely on local business and individuals for support, fund raising and the promotion of Callum‟s Trust.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walkabout Crafts: “As a local fundraising event organiser, I have had the pleasure of dealing with the staff at TD1 Radio station for the past two years. They have helped us promote our fund raising events on air as well as attending our events with their outside broadcasting show and entertaining the public „live‟. There is definitely a demand for a „local‟ licensed community radio station and TD1 would do a great job filling the role. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Borders Barmy Army: “TD1 Radio has been instrumental in our fund raising and we owe them a huge thank you for the amount of support they give to local organisations like ourselves. DJ Richard Minnikin has regularly invited our team into the station as guests to do live interviews on our campaigns. Support from the local media can be very difficult and there is no better support than being advertised on your local community station! This is where TD1 Radio is so unique!” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BAAGS (Borders Asperger & Autism Group Support): “TD1 Radio provides a vital link between small, independent locally based charities such as ours and the communities we serve. As we do not have the financial 6
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