Radio Dawn

What Radio Dawn does

Radio Dawn is a community radio station broadcasting on 107.6 FM from Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded on 4 April 2006 as a non-profit organization. It delivers live programming from 8am to 8pm daily, with automated overnight repeats from 8pm to 8am, and supplements its FM signal with online live streaming via its website (radiodawn.com). The station is run by a small paid team of approximately 5 employees and up to 50 volunteer presenters delivering content in English, Arabic, Yoruba, Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, and Pushto, targeting Nottingham's Muslim community and the wider local population. Its mission is to educate listeners about Islam, dispel misconceptions, and build trust between Muslims and non-Muslims through interfaith dialogue and community programming.

The underlying infrastructure is a conventional FM broadcast operation rather than a technology product; there are no proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or app-based distribution channels. Core offerings include the 107.6 FM broadcast, the flagship Salam Nottingham community show, live streaming, and event-based programming such as the Nottingham Cultural Festival and the Grand Annual Mawlid (co-hosted with Hassaan Sound and Takbeer TV). Commercial products comprise radio advertising (£4/day for 6 plays), show sponsorship (from £50/show), Adhan sponsorship (from £3/Adhan, £15 during Ramadan), and tiered corporate and charity sponsorships (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum).

The business model is community-led and hybrid. Go-to-market relies on volunteer ambassadors, partnerships with Karimia Institute and Muslim Hands, event-driven outreach, and word-of-mouth within Nottingham's Muslim and interfaith networks. Revenue is generated from SMB advertisers and local corporate sponsors, with donations processed via DonorFy and supplemented by a Community Radio Fund grant for 2025-26. Customer segments split between community listeners (Muslim and non-Muslim Nottingham residents) and commercial sponsors (local SMBs, charities, and corporate partners), with Karimia Institute functioning as both a key organizational partner and a content/credibility anchor.

Name

Radio Dawn

Legal name

Radio Dawn

Website

https://radiodawn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio Dawn is a Nottingham-based, non-profit community radio station broadcasting on 107.6 FM since 2006, delivering multi-lingual programming in 7 languages to the local Muslim community and wider Nottingham audience, funded by SMB advertising, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/Nonprofit Radio Networks (NPR-style) (MPABABAB), News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• FM radio services
• Radio advertising spots
• Sponsorship packages
• Multi-lingual programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Radio Dawn sells advertising spots to small and medium businesses and charities. Adverts are played between 6 and 12 times a day. Pricing is competitive, with loyalty discounts available. The station also creates adverts for as little as £50.
2. Sponsorship: The station offers multiple sponsorship tiers: Adhan Sponsorship (from £3 per Adhan, £15 during Ramadan), Show Sponsorship (from £50 per show), and Corporate/Charity Sponsorship with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum status based on sponsorship duration. All sponsors receive logo placement on the website and social media, and are invited for special on-air interviews.
3. Donations: Radio Dawn accepts public donations to support its ongoing community work and Dawah activities. A donation link is provided via the DonorFy platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio Dawn is a community radio station broadcasting on 107.6 FM in Nottingham, UK, founded on 4th April 2006. It delivers 12 hours of live daily programming (8am-8pm Monday-Sunday) with overnight repeats, covering Islamic education, community news, cultural programming, and interfaith dialogue in seven languages including English, Arabic, Yoruba, Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, and Pushto. The station supplements its FM broadcast with live online streaming and monetizes through advertising spots, tiered sponsorships (Adhan, Show, Corporate/Charity tiers), and public donations.

Product overview

Radio Dawn is a community radio station operating on 107.6 FM in Nottingham, UK. Founded on 4th April 2006, it broadcasts live from 8am-8pm daily with overnight repeats, reaching a maximum of 50 volunteer presenters who speak multiple languages including English, Arabic, Yoruba, Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, and Pushto. The station offers a unified portfolio combining FM radio broadcasting with live streaming, supplemented by advertising and sponsorship products including Adhan Sponsorship, Show Sponsorship, Corporate/Charity Sponsorships, and standard radio advertising packages. All sponsors receive website and social media logo placement plus interview opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio Dawn 107.6 FM Broadcast Community radio broadcast on 107.6 FM serving Nottingham, with live programming from 8am-8pm Monday-Sunday and automated overnight repeats from 8pm-8am, delivering Islamic education, community news, cultural programming, and interfaith dialogue in multiple languages.
• Live Streaming

Quantifiable outcome

• Trust-building initiative: Research evaluated a novel 'Trust Building' initiative demonstrating improved trust between Muslims and the wider community through engagement and understanding.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karimia InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio Dawn has a deep strategic partnership with Karimia Institute. Dr. Musharraf Hussain Al-Azhari, CEO of Karimia Institute, is a key presenter for Radio Dawn and the visionary behind several station initiatives. The Karimia Institute and Radio Dawn jointly organize the Nottingham Cultural Festival and other community events. Karimia Institute provides facilities (BMCC) for station events and co-streams Radio Dawn content on its Facebook and YouTube channels.
• Muslim HandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuslim Hands is a corporate sponsor of Radio Dawn. Dr. Musharraf Hussain is a senior trustee of Muslim Hands, creating a linking relationship between the two organizations.
• Hassaan SoundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHassaan Sound partnered with Radio Dawn and Takbeer TV to co-host the Grand Annual Mawlid event.
• Takbeer TVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakbeer TV partnered with Radio Dawn and Hassaan Sound to co-host the Grand Annual Mawlid event.
• Pak FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPak Foods is a corporate sponsor of Radio Dawn 107.6 FM, with its logo displayed on the station's website and social media channels.
• Medina FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedina Foods is a corporate sponsor of Radio Dawn 107.6 FM, with its logo displayed on the station's website and social media channels.
• Nottingham TravelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNottingham Travels is a corporate sponsor of Radio Dawn 107.6 FM, with its logo displayed on the station's website and social media channels.
• Elite Lets Property Services LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElite Lets Property Services Ltd is a corporate sponsor of Radio Dawn 107.6 FM, with its logo displayed on the station's website and social media channels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colourful Radio: London-based community radio station serving multicultural and faith communities in the UK, broadcasting on FM and online. Directly comparable as a community-led multicultural radio broadcaster with similar volunteer-driven, multi-faith programming and modest commercial scale.
• Radio Salaam: UK-based community radio station serving the Muslim community with Islamic programming, similar volunteer/donation-supported model. Highly comparable to Radio Dawn as a faith-focused, community-led radio station targeting British Muslim audiences across multiple cities.

Regional players

• Sabras Radio: Asian community radio station broadcasting on AM/FM in Leicester, serving the South Asian and wider community in the East Midlands. Directly comparable to Radio Dawn as a community/ethnic radio broadcaster in the same region, though rooted in Leicester rather than Nottingham.
• Asian Star Radio: Surrey-based community radio station serving the Asian community in South East England and via online streaming. Comparable as a community broadcaster targeting British South Asian and Muslim audiences, though operating in a different region than Radio Dawn.
• Nottingham Community Radio (Takeover Radio): Community radio station broadcasting in the Nottingham/East Midlands area on FM, run largely by young volunteers. Directly comparable as a local community radio peer operating in the same Nottingham market, with a similar volunteer-driven, locally embedded model.

Emerging players

• Radio Ramadan: UK online radio station dedicated to Ramadan programming for the Muslim community. Comparable to Radio Dawn in serving British Muslim audiences with faith-based content, though Radio Ramadan operates primarily as a seasonal digital streamer rather than a full-time FM broadcaster.

Broad incumbents

• BBC Asian Network: National BBC radio station targeting British Asian listeners with music, news, and talk in English and South Asian languages. Comparable to Radio Dawn in serving the UK's Muslim/South Asian community through radio, but operates at a national scale as a broad incumbent within the BBC portfolio.
• BBC Radio Nottingham: BBC's local public service radio station for Nottingham, broadcasting news, talk, and music on FM. Comparable as a local radio broadcaster serving the same Nottingham audience, though it is a much larger broad incumbent with generalist programming rather than community/faith-focused content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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