RADIO BGM
To deliver music and local information to those in Prince Philip Hospital and to be available to all who listen in via the app
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS, POOR HEALTH AND OLD AGE AMONGST PEOPLE LIVING IN CARMARTHENSHIRE BY PROVIDING A LOCAL BROADCASTING SERVICE FOR HOSPITALS, RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING COMMUNITY CARE; AND(2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF SICKNESS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE BENEFITS OF LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GOOD PERSONAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BY (MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) THE MEANS OF BROADCASTING HEALTH EDUCATION MESSAGES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN CARMARTHENSHIRE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that fundraising efforts have consistently provided the necessary funds for Radio BGM to maintain full operations. The trustees report that the charity is meeting community targets and has secured major grants, such as the Shared Prosperity Fund, to bolster production resources. However, the document notes that doubt remains regarding the Llanelli Talking Newspaper project and mentions a meeting with the Charity Commission.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- David Hurfordchair
- Gale Morgan-Williams
- KENNETH DENVER REES
- Linda Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | £57k | £56k |
| 06/04/2024 | £6k | £4k |
| 06/04/2023 | £2k | £3k |
| 06/04/2022 | £12k | £9k |
Common questions
Is RADIO BGM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that fundraising efforts have consistently provided the necessary funds for Radio BGM to maintain full operations. The trustees report that the charity is meeting community targets and has secured major grants, such as the Shared Prosperity Fund, to bolster production resources. However, the document notes that doubt remains regarding the Llanelli Talking Newspaper project and mentions a meeting with the Charity Commission.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2021 | £9k | Covid-19 - BGM Community & Hospital Radio Sustainability Project |