What Radio Bath does

Radio Bath is a volunteer-driven community radio station registered in England as a foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), founded in 2019 by broadcasters Steve Fountain, Simon McNeill-Ritchie and Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst MBE. It broadcasts live programming online and on DAB digital radio across Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire, with a content mix spanning music, talk shows, local news, community stories and event coverage. Supporting distribution includes the radiobath.com website, a streaming endpoint (stream.aiir.com/rilkzkwyuuhvv) for live listening, and a MixCloud integration (radiobath.com/listen-again/) that enables on-demand access to archived broadcasts; the station also maintains active profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, SoundCloud and YouTube. Programming is produced by volunteers with media training opportunities offered, and the station positions itself as a platform for under-represented voices, local artists and community causes.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) advertising and live interview spots purchased by local businesses targeting Bath-area listeners, and (2) recurring patron and partner sponsorships from a network of named corporate backers across sectors including IT, hospitality, property, automotive, healthcare, education, brewing and the local air ambulance charity. The CIO's charter commits any surpluses to local charities and good causes rather than to owners or shareholders, and there are no disclosed revenue figures, funding rounds, or headcount numbers in the public record. Pricing for advertising slots is not publicly listed; commercial enquiries are directed through general contact channels.

The operation is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Claire Gates and including Colin Blackburn, David Hobdey (former CEO of St John's Foundation), Susanna Jones MBE and Liz Robinson (former Deutsche Bank/Citibank communications), alongside the three founder-directors. Beyond local news, events promotion and weather updates, Radio Bath differentiates through hyperlocal content focused on Bath-specific community causes and cultural programming that is not available from larger commercial broadcasters.

Name

Radio Bath

Legal name

Radio Bath CIO

Website

https://radiobath.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio Bath is a volunteer-run, Charitable Incorporated Organisation community radio station founded in 2019 that broadcasts live on DAB digital radio and online to Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire, funded by local business advertising and a network of patron and partner sponsors, and serving listeners with hyperlocal news, music, events coverage and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Radio Broadcasting (DAB/DAB+, HD Radio) (MPAIAEAD), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Local DAB radio
• Online radio streaming
• Volunteer community station
• Hyperlocal news coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Bath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: Radio Bath generates revenue through advertising from local businesses, with testimonials indicating that business advertising and interviews reach targeted local listeners. The station also operates with patron and partner sponsorships from local businesses and organizations.
2. Patron and Partner Sponsorships: The station receives support from patrons (bzb IT, Avonvale Carpets, Mogers Drewett, Castle Combe Circuit, Wessex Water, Hamberly, The Francis Hotel, Bath College) and partners (Hamptons, Perfect Fit, The Civic Trowbridge, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, Kia Bath, Bath Racecourse, The Nursery, Bath Clinic, Wadworth Brewery) who help fund operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Radio Bath is a volunteer-driven community radio station that produces and broadcasts live local programming on DAB digital radio and online streaming across Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire. Its output spans music, talk shows, local news, events coverage, weather updates and listener competitions, with on-demand catch-up via MixCloud. The station operates as a foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under English law.

Product overview

Radio Bath is a volunteer-run community radio station operating as a foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), broadcasting live programming online and on DAB across Bath, North East Somerset, and West Wiltshire. The core product is live radio broadcasting featuring music, talk shows, news, and local features, delivered through online streaming (via stream.aiir.com) with on-demand Listen Again access via MixCloud integration. Supporting features include local news coverage, events promotion, weather updates, competitions, and community engagement initiatives focused on education, arts, and community development. The station's charitable mission includes giving voice to under-represented communities and providing media training opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Radio Broadcasting

Quantifiable outcome

• Radio Bath serves as a platform for local communities and under-represented groups to have their voices heard

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• bzb ITminorGTM or Marketing Partnerbzb IT is listed as a patron of Radio Bath, providing support to help champion local voices and keep community at the heart of everything the station does.
• Avonvale CarpetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvonvale Carpets is listed as a patron supporting Radio Bath's mission to amplify local voices.
• Mogers DrewettminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMogers Drewett, a local firm, is listed as a patron supporting Radio Bath's community mission.
• Castle Combe CircuitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCastle Combe Circuit is listed as a patron of Radio Bath, supporting local community broadcasting.
• Wessex WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWessex Water is listed as a patron supporting Radio Bath.
• HamberlyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamberly (care homes) is listed as a patron of Radio Bath.
• The Francis HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Francis Hotel is listed as a patron supporting Radio Bath.
• Bath CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBath College is listed as a patron supporting Radio Bath's community mission.
• HamptonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamptons estate agent is listed as a partner working with Radio Bath to strengthen community ties.
• Perfect FitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerfect Fit is listed as a partner of Radio Bath.
• The Civic TrowbridgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Civic Trowbridge is listed as a partner working with Radio Bath.
• Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is listed as a partner of Radio Bath, working to strengthen community ties.
• Kia Bath (Allen Motor Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllen Motor Group Kia Bath is listed as a partner of Radio Bath.
• Bath RacecourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBath Racecourse is listed as a partner working with Radio Bath to support local talent and bring meaningful stories to life.
• The NurseryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Nursery (early years education) is listed as a partner of Radio Bath.
• Bath ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBath Clinic is listed as a partner of Radio Bath.
• Wadworth BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWadworth Brewery is listed as a partner of Radio Bath.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Heart West Country (Bath): Global Radio commercial station broadcasting on FM/DAB across the West Country including Bath. Comparable as a mainstream radio broadcaster with overlapping Bath catchment, larger commercial scale, and competing for local SMB advertising spend.
• Greatest Hits Radio West Country: Bauer Media-owned national commercial radio brand with West Country regional coverage including Bath. Comparable for overlapping audience and DAB regional advertising market competition.
• BBC Radio Bristol: BBC local radio station broadcasting across the same Bath and surrounding Somerset/Wiltshire footprint. Directly comparable as a regional audio broadcaster serving overlapping audiences and competing for the same local advertising and listenership pool.

Direct peers

• Ujima Radio: Bristol-based community radio station broadcasting on DAB. Comparable as a West of England community broadcaster with a similar CIO/charitable structure, volunteer presenter model, and local community engagement focus.
• Radio LaB: Community radio station serving Basingstoke and Deane. Directly comparable as a UK community radio broadcaster with volunteer operations, DAB coverage, and patron/partner sponsorship model in a regional catchment.
• Sheffield Live: Community radio (and TV) broadcaster serving Sheffield on DAB. Comparable as a UK community media organisation with charitable structure, volunteer presenters, and a mix of advertising plus sponsorship funding.
• Radio Exe: Local radio station for Exeter and East Devon operating on DAB. Comparable as a regional UK community/local broadcaster with volunteer elements and similar local advertising revenue model in a small regional catchment.
• Frome FM: Volunteer-driven community radio station broadcasting to Frome and surrounding areas in Somerset. Highly comparable as a small-scale UK community radio station with volunteer operations, local advertising revenue, and hyperlocal content focus.
• Switch Radio (Birmingham): UK community radio station broadcasting on DAB to Birmingham. Comparable as a volunteer-led community broadcaster with similar charity structure, regional coverage, and local SMB advertising revenue mix.
• Source FM: Community radio station based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Closely comparable as a UK community broadcaster on DAB/online with similar volunteer-driven model, local advertising mix, and CIO/charitable operating structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RadioBathDAB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RadioBathYouTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/RadioBathOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio-bath
• Instagraminstagram.com/radiobathofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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