Why the UK’s Media Literacy Strategy Must Embrace Community Voices
Given the chance, could community media help shape the future of media literacy in the UK? Why the House of Lords Media Literacy Report call […]
Social Gain
Unlocking the True Potential of Public Service Broadcasting – A Critical Look at the DCMS Tender on PSB Social Value
As corporate media giants continue to dominate the air waves and algorithms, amplifying division and misinformation, the call for community-driven, decentralised alternatives has never been […]
Reaffirming Social Gain – A Critical Evaluation of Ofcom’s ‘Measuring the Social Gain of Community Radio’ Report
The June 2025 report Measuring the Social Gain of Community Radio, commissioned by Ofcom and prepared by Wavehill, is a welcome and necessary intervention. It […]
Social Gain and Community Media – A Missed Opportunity?
Community media has long been understood as more than just an alternative to commercial and public service broadcasting. At its core, it is meant to […]
Five Years On – Why the Social Value of Media Remains Fragmented
In 2019, When the Goal is Not to Scale outlined a strategy for resilient local, civic, and community media, advocating for a model rooted in […]
Why Community Radio’s Social Gain Matters More Than Ever
For years, Decentered Media has advocated for a robust and meaningful approach to social gain in community media. From the early days of Ofcom’s licensing […]
Understanding Social Gain Before Responding to the Wavehill Survey
Wavehill Communications has launched a survey to measure Social Gain in UK community radio. While this survey is an important opportunity to reflect on the […]
Beyond Transactional – Recognising Social Gain in Local Media Policy
The Ofcom review of local media offers an important opportunity to reflect on the role of local news and information in the UK. The review […]
Community Radio Order 2025 – Analysis
The Community Radio Order 2019 and the Community Radio Order 2025 reflect evolving approaches to the regulation of community radio in the UK. Below is […]
Watering Down the Key Commitments for Analogue Community Radio
It is disappointing to see that Ofcom has agreed to water down the Key Commitments for Analogue Community Radio in the UK. This decision will […]
Considering the Future of Community Radio: What Could Be Lost with Ofcom’s Proposed Changes?
I want to share some thoughts on Ofcom’s recent proposals to change the reporting process for Key Commitments for Analogue Community Radio stations. As someone […]
Why Key Commitments Matter
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Why-Key-Commitments-Matter-001-2024-04-13.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowThis post discusses the importance and enforcement of Key Commitments for Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK. It details the […]
Ofcom Consultation on Key Commitments Reporting – Briefing Paper
This is a briefing paper to accompany the Community Radio Key Commitments Consultation Workshop. Ofcom is proposing to streamline and simplify Key Commitments for analogue […]
Community Radio Consultation Workshop – Shaping the Future of Key Commitments Reporting
Decentered Media, in collaboration with Better Media, is organising online meetings to engage stakeholders in a collective response to Ofcom’s consultation on proposed changes to […]
Delivering Social Gain – Ofcom Community Radio Fund Report for 2022-23
The Ofcom Community Radio Fund Report for the financial year 2022-23 was published on 13th October 2023. The report outlines the administration and allocation of […]