It's never been easier for children and young people to make radio for themselves.  Digital technology has put basic equipment within the reach of even the smallest organisation and, increasingly, the broadcasters are keen to get involved in community projects and help provide the know-how.   

Click on the links below for examples of current projects, plus information and advice on making radio with children and young people.

• Radio in schools - some of the many different projects taking place around the country.
• Community and out of school - projects and centres offering children the chance to make radio as an out-of-school activity
• Your voice on the licensed stations - find out which stations and broadcasters want you to take part  
• Partnership projects - it's often easier to get funding if you get together and apply as part of a wider project
• RSLs (restricted service licences) - information on setting up a long-term or short-term licensed radio station, plus examples of current and recent RSLs
• Broadcasting online and other methods of playing out your radio programmes which don't need a licence
• Get started - you don't have to set up a full radio station in order to get started - some different approaches which you can take. 
• Resources - suppliers, funding sources, networks and advice - plus relevant industry links.

If you know of other projects or resources which should be listed on this site, please let us know.

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