Seahaven FM saved following closure announcement

East Sussex community radio station Seahaven FM has been saved from closure.

The service announced it would close on January 10th 2025 due to a lack of funding.

But now the station says it has had an overwhelming amount of support to keep it going.

Station Manager Nick Mallinson says: “It’s been a roller-coaster ride in the last few weeks. We have received an overwhelming number of supportive calls and messages from listeners.

“They do not want to lose the company of our local presenters, the wide range of music from across eight decades and the useful local information.

“Local people and organisations have also donated generously on our Local Giving page. Some are choosing to donate regular amounts which will help our cashflow throughout next year.

“Also, a wonderful and anonymous local sponsor from Eastbourne has guaranteed financial support during 2025. So, we are now busy planning for the Next Year and beyond!

“Our final present this Christmas is the arrival of an experienced broadcaster to join our management team. He has both run his own successful business and managed a large charitable organisation which, like Seahaven FM, is mainly staffed by volunteers.”

Seahaven FM says new sponsors, donors, advertisers, volunteers and listeners are always welcome and more details can be found at SeahavenFM.radio.