Volunteering
Cambridge105 needs its team of volunteers to keep it running. Everything from finances to programming is managed by people who willingly give up their time to do something they enjoy – being involved in community radio. However, Cambridge105 is also a membership organisation and we are reliant on those who use our services and facilities to make a monthly contribution to our running costs.
Why do we need volunteers to make a monthly contribution to the running costs?
Running a radio station is an expensive feat. As a community station, we do our best to ensure we can get the best facilities we can afford. This often requires going to third parties such as our listed sponsors, who are often willing to exchange funds, services or goods in exchange for advertisement on air, online, or both. But this doesn’t cover everything. We still have to cover the rent and bills for the premises, production costs for programming, the cost of the various broadcast licenses that keep us on air, and the engineering costs incurred in keeping all our facilities and equipment in good working order.
- The premises cost over £725 a month to run.
- The programming costs over £135 to keep on air.
- Engineering costs set us back over £60 a month.
- Associations & Legal Costs set us back over £50 a month.
This membership fee gives Cambridge105 greater financial stability and autonomy, allowing us to continue to increase the service we offer to our members and the wider community.
If you have any questions about membership and would like to talk to us directly, please get in touch: volunteer@cambridge105.fm
Subscription rates:
Membership is payable via standing order on a rolling monthly basis. The current subscription costs are listed below, this is a minimum suggested subscription, please give more if you feel you are able to:
*Group membership applies only to established groups – usually charities or community groups – who involve a number of individuals throughout the year in the production and presentation of their show. Regular programmes are not groups. If you have any further questions on this point, please get in touch. For more information, please refer to the membership terms and conditions.
