RADIO NINESPRINGS
The station provides people with the opportunity to learn radio skills and present programmes. We play a mix of popular music and broadcast 24/7 which includes a service of local community news/information. We support the economy of Yeovil and South Somerset by offering radio advertising to local businesses at affordable rates.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INHABITANTS OF YEOVIL AND DISTRICT OF SOUTH SOMERSET IN RADIO PRODUCTION, BROADCASTING AND MEDIA SKILLS TECHNIQUES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,397 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in free reserves of £27,394 held to fund day-to-day running costs. The trustees report that the station remained viable and met its financial commitments despite advertising income being slightly down. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities - Radio advertising 41,678” — page 6
“S Haigh was engaged to sell advertising on a commission only basis and was paid commission on his ad sales, on a self-employed basis.” — page 2
“S Haigh was engaged to sell advertising on a commission only basis and was paid commission on his ad sales, on a self-employed basis.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/01/2020)
Trustees
- Adrian Dening
- MR STEVE HAIGH
- Samantha Mackenzie-Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £69k | £54k |
| 30/04/2024 | £51k | £40k |
| 30/04/2023 | £64k | £47k |
| 30/04/2022 | £63k | £67k |
| 30/04/2021 | £72k | £37k |
Common questions
Is RADIO NINESPRINGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,397 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in free reserves of £27,394 held to fund day-to-day running costs. The trustees report that the station remained viable and met its financial commitments despite advertising income being slightly down. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 07/04/2022 | £1k | Supporting young people to report on crime-related issues in Yeovil |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/10/2015 | £45k | "Yeovil's Magnificent Flying Machines" |