# Community Radio Fund - Foundational Principles
**URL:** https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516
**Category:** General Discussion
**Created:** [15 May 2025 10:32 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516 "2025-05-15T10:32:37Z")
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### Author:  [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)
#### Post date: [15 May 2025 10:32 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516/1 "2025-05-15T10:32:38Z")
I’ve posted a blog and policy review of the increase in funding for Community Radio, noting principles for regenerative and socially accountable priorities, as expressed in the Foundational Economy model:
> **[Reframing the Role of Community Radio – Funding, Purpose and the Need for...](https://decentered.co.uk/reframing-the-role-of-community-radio-funding-purpose-and-the-need-for-policy-clarity/)**
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> The recent announcement of an increase in the Community Radio Fund (CRF) for 2025/26 is welcome recognition of the importance of community-based broadcasting ac
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### Author:  [@RobW](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/u/RobW)
#### Post date: [15 May 2025 10:37 UTC](https://forum.bettermedia.uk/t/community-radio-fund-foundational-principles/516/2 "2025-05-15T10:37:36Z")
I also wrote about how the proposals from the Media Reform Collation for mutualisation of the BBC might be considered from a civic society approach
> **[Reimagining UK Media Reform – Civic Society, Beveridge, and the Future of...](https://decentered.co.uk/reimagining-uk-media-reform-civic-society-beveridge-and-the-future-of-media/)**
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> The UK’s public media landscape is under intense pressure. In the face of declining public trust, financial instability, political interference, and a polarised