Following their 24-hour fundraising marathon, Frome FM director, Jeremy Westcott, was delighted to present a cheque to the Frome College Radio Club for £2,417.

The Radio Club have the unique and exciting opportunity to broadcast both live and pre-recorded regular shows on Frome FM. Students meet in their own time to research, plan, edit, and broadcast their own shows.

A spokesperson from Frome College said: “The students make features about life in the College, as well as wider local, national, and global issues that matter to them. It enables young people of all abilities to work with, and get to know, people within the wider community of Frome.

“It also allows them to have a say in services that affect them and to develop the confidence and expertise to articulate what matters to them. This opportunity provides vital skills and experience which lasts for a lifetime.”

With the help of staff members, the team broadcasted live for 24 hours continuously from 5th to 6th May on Frome FM. Shows included topics such as maths, English and music, including interviews with celebrities Paul Ross and Tony Christie.

The funds raised will buy equipment to help more students be part of the radio project, and to bring their views to the community and beyond. The project will expand into the middle schools of Frome, helping the Year 8 students with the transition to Frome College, as well starting to equip them with the skills they will need in the future.

In addition to this, part of the funds raised will be donated to the College SEMH Team to provide professional specialist one-to-one counselling support for those young people who will benefit from it.