Our Story

About CRFM

Community Radio FM — the voice of Cumberland since 2020

Who We Are

CRFM is Cumberland's community radio station, broadcasting 24/7 on 102.7 FM across Carlisle and online & app across Cumberland and worldwide, so you can listen wherever you are.

We are a not-for-profit community radio station, run by volunteers and dedicated to serving the communities of Cumberland. Our mission is simple: to give a voice to local people, celebrate local talent, and keep our communities informed and connected.

From local news and sport to community events and great music, CRFM is the station that puts Cumberland first — every single day.

Meet the Team
Carlisle Area
102.7 FM and online worldwide
Thousands of Listeners
Weekly across all platforms
Community Owned
Not-for-profit, run by volunteers
2+ Years On Air
Broadcasting since 2024

Our Launch Partners

A huge thank you to the businesses that helped launch CRFM

CRFM East Launch Partners

Solway Camper ConversionsCumberland CouncilCCFCarol's BridalCarlisle WindowsCarlisle GlassBorder CarpetsBetter GLL / SandsAztecArmstrong WatsonAndersonsThe AndalusianZoo HardwareYour MoveThomas GrahamThe Pheasant InnTech 4SolfestRolling Pub CoPeter TysonNick HedleyML BuildingKingmoor ParkJohn Cook SignsJewsoniDriveHills SparGeorge Hudson & SonsFinesse GroupEdmundson Electrical

CRFM West Launch Partners

Tolson TarmacSpecial OccasionsRacquet Club 24RAC WindowsPeter TysonOily's WorkingtonNumechMKM WorkingtonYour MoveStanwixIgnite Gas & HeatingHolmenAJ SecurityCumberland CouncilJohn Cook Signs

Our Values

Community First

Everything we do is for the benefit of the communities we serve. We are not driven by profit — we are driven by people.

Local Voices

We give a platform to local people, local talent, and local stories. Your voice matters on CRFM.

Always On Air

We are committed to keeping CRFM on the air, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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