Newport City Radio Projecting Positive Newport

Beneficiaries

  • Community

    Local groups, volunteers, and businesses across Newport will benefit from increased visibility, recognition, and support. The wider public will gain access to positive, inspiring stories that build civic pride and connection.

  • Reach of your work

    Local groups, young people, diverse voices, general public

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

“Projecting Positive Newport” is a 6-month pilot by Newport City Radio to spotlight positive people and stories across the city. A part-time coordinator will lead social, web, podcast, and radio content, reviving Port-Hour on Instagram. The goal: build local pride, visibility, and a sustainable platform for grassroots voices.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

10

Facebook and Instagram

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£11,576.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Feature 20+ local groups to boost pride and community cohesion.

Train 2+ young people in media and digital content skills.

Reach 25,000+ people via Instagram and Facebook in 6 months.

Project Activities

  • Recruit and train a part-time coordinator.

  • Source and publish weekly positive community stories.

  • Relaunch Port-Hour across Instagram and social media.

  • Produce and share the Newport City Show podcast.

  • Launch a live radio show promoting local groups

Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Track social engagement, podcast stats, listener feedback, and regular team reviews.

Frameworks

Support for local community projects through volunteering