Generous Donation A Big Boost For Hfm

Hfm has been given a boost thanks to a generous donation of £1,000 from the Freemasons of St Wilfrid’s Lodge in Market Harborough.

The group is supporting community organisations whose income has been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic, and the money will be used to buy keyboards and hardware, to support the upgrade the radio station’s ageing computer playout system.

The generous donation will assist with upgrading Hfm’s computer playout system

David Shepherd of the Freemasons has been raising money together with the members of St. Wilfrid’s Lodge through raffles held during the year.

He said: “A total of £500 was raised which was doubled to £1,000 by the personal donation of local Freemason John Townsend, with HFM chosen to receive the £1,000 due to the fantastic work that they do to support the local community.

“I would personally like to thank John Townsend for match funding our donation. I would like to think that our donation will continue their ever-popular and growing radio station”.

Hfm Director and Programme Controller Chris Jones said: “Thank you so much to St. Wilfred’s Freemasons for this very kind donation during this very challenging time.

“We have seen a drastic drop in the demand for radio advertising (to which the station can only receive 50% of its revenue).

“This donation is a welcome relief from our very stretched funds in running the station and trying to find money to upgrade our system that is fundamental for HFM being on air.

“We are so pleased to be able to provide this service during uncertain times. There has been an increase in positive comments and support for the station with people really appreciating the music, chat and information keeping people company, ‘a friendly voice in the room’. HFM is very grateful for this generous donation”.