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Apply online
Send your station name, charity details or hospital radio status and a short summary of your community mission.
Charity & Hospital Radio Hosting
Keeping Communities Connected, 100% Free
Free forever for eligible organisations
Hospital radio stations and community charities do invaluable work: reducing isolation, lifting spirits and keeping people connected. Online Audience supports eligible registered charities and hospital radio stations with fully featured radio streaming and web hosting at no monthly cost.
✓No hidden fees
✓No forced adverts
✓Secure SSL streams
✓Priority support routes
Built for good causes
Support for registered charities and hospital radio
Radio-ready streaming
Sonic Panel or AzuraCast options where suitable
Website included
Fast hosting for station pages and donation links
Secure playback
SSL-ready stream and website support
Human support
Help from people who understand radio
No catch, no hidden fees
Technology should empower good causes, not limit them.
Most free hosting options cut corners. We do not want community stations, hospital broadcasters or volunteer-led charities to feel held back by technology costs. Eligible organisations can receive reliable streaming and hosting support without forced adverts over their content.
How it works
A simple path from order to launch.
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Quick verification
We review your details and may ask for a charity number, hospital contact or volunteer project information.
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Service activation
Once approved, we prepare your streaming or hosting service and provide the details needed to get started.
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Start broadcasting
Connect your encoder or upload content to AutoDJ, then share your station with listeners, patients and supporters.
Plans & packages
What is included in your free plan?
The service is designed to give eligible organisations a strong foundation for broadcasting, website updates and listener access.
Free Charity & Hospital Radio Support
Radio
Free Radio Streaming
A reliable streaming foundation for hospital radio, charity radio and community-led broadcasting.
£0.00
/ free forever
Best for: Hospital radio stations, charity broadcasters and volunteer-led stations
- ✓Radio streaming at no monthly cost
- ✓Secure SSL stream links
- ✓AutoDJ and playlist support where available
- ✓Listener access for web, apps and compatible directories
- ✓Priority ticket support
- ✓No forced advertising inserted into your content
Website
Free Web Hosting
Fast website hosting for charity information, schedules, donation links, news and listener pages.
£0.00
/ free forever
Best for: Registered charities and hospital radio websites
- ✓Website hosting at no monthly cost
- ✓SSL certificate support
- ✓Fast storage for a clean station website
- ✓Suitable for schedules, donation links and public updates
- ✓Email and support guidance where suitable
- ✓No hidden hosting fees
All plans include
▦Control Panel
🔒SSL Ready
⚙Easy Setup
🛡Protection
☁Cloud Ready
💬Expert Support
Why choose us
Why choose Online Audience for charity radio support?
Reliable infrastructure
Your station needs dependable streaming so patients, volunteers and supporters can tune in when it matters.
No forced adverts
We do not insert third-party adverts over your station content or charity pages.
Room to reach listeners
We help eligible organisations avoid sudden bandwidth worries so community broadcasts can keep growing.
Easy station control
Manage playlists, upload content, check listener activity and keep your station running with practical control tools.
Website support
Host donation links, schedules, contact information, volunteer pages, updates and station information.
Priority support routes
Use tickets, WhatsApp or contact routes when your volunteer team needs help.
Broadcast hope 24/7
Keep your station live even when volunteers are away.
AutoDJ and scheduling tools can help volunteer-led teams maintain a continuous broadcast, share public information, play music and support listeners outside live show times.
✓ AutoDJ playlists
✓ Live broadcasting support
✓ Public information scheduling
✓ Listener-friendly stream access
Web presence included
Give your charity or hospital station a clear online home.
A simple, fast website helps supporters find schedules, donation links, volunteer information, contact details and listener instructions. It also makes your station easier to share with patients, families and local communities.
✓ Donation and fundraising links
✓ Station schedules
✓ Volunteer information
✓ Fast, secure web hosting
Technical details
Free support at a glance
| Feature | Radio Streaming | Web Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £0.00 for eligible organisations | £0.00 for eligible organisations |
| Bandwidth | Unmetered support for approved use | Suitable for charity website traffic |
| Security | Secure SSL stream links | SSL certificate support |
| Use cases | Hospital radio, charity radio, volunteer broadcasts | Schedules, donation links, station pages, updates |
| Support | Priority ticket support | Priority ticket support |
| Forced adverts | No forced advertising | No forced advertising |
Use cases
Who can apply?
This support is designed for organisations that use media, streaming or websites for community benefit.
Hospital radio stations
Volunteer-led stations supporting patients, staff and families with music, information and companionship.
Registered charities
Charities that need streaming or web hosting to support their mission, fundraising and community outreach.
Community projects
Grassroots media projects, school projects and local clubs may be considered where there is a clear non-profit purpose.
Fundraising teams
Groups that need a simple website or stream to support campaigns, events, donation pages and public updates.
Everything needed to broadcast hope
From volunteer studio to listeners everywhere.
Whether your audience listens through bedside systems, mobile devices, smart speakers or your website, we help remove the hosting barrier so your team can focus on the people you serve.
The platform can support live presenters, AutoDJ scheduling, station pages and listener access. Your volunteers get practical tools to keep the station running, while your listeners get a smoother way to connect with the voices and music that lift their day.
If you are a small community group or a non-registered project, please still contact us. We review grassroots non-profit, school, local club and community projects on a case-by-case basis.
✓ Hospital radio support
✓ Registered charity support
✓ Grassroots community projects considered
✓ No hidden monthly hosting fees
Reviews
What our customers say
★★★★★
“Online Audience made our launch simple, professional and reliable from day one.”
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Sarah J.
Station Owner
★★★★★
“Fast support, clear pricing and a setup that finally feels easy to manage.”
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Mark R.
Business Owner
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“The platform is stable, the team understands hosting, and clients get a better experience.”
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David K.
Web Developer
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes, eligible registered charities and hospital radio stations can apply for free radio streaming and web hosting support with no monthly hosting charge.
No. We do not insert forced third-party adverts over your stream or public website content.
The programme is primarily for registered charities and hospital radio stations. Community groups and non-registered projects can still contact us and may be reviewed individually.
We aim to review applications quickly. The exact time depends on the details supplied and whether we need to verify charity or hospital radio status.
Where suitable, we can provide station tools that support AutoDJ, scheduled content and practical station management.
Yes. Eligible organisations can apply for web hosting to support station pages, schedules, donation links and public information.
You can still contact us. We can discuss whether hosting, streaming or support would help your current setup.
Use the application/contact button on this page or open a support ticket with your organisation details and a short explanation of your station or charity work.
Related services
Helpful services for radio charities
If your station grows beyond the free support programme, Online Audience can help with apps, players and smart speaker access.
Apply for free charity or hospital radio hosting.
Tell us about your organisation and how your station or website supports the community. We will review the request and help you choose the right setup.