Help the next generation
find their voice
Every year, over three hundred people learn radio, podcasting and media with the Gaydio Academy, for free. When you sign your booking with Gaydio, you're invited to add a contribution to their journey. Whatever you decide, thank you for being part of it.
What the Academy
meant to them
"Best course I've been on!"
"The Gaydio Academy isn't just a course; it's a community. I left feeling empowered, confident, and ready to pursue my dreams in radio. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone passionate about broadcasting, especially if you're looking for an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Thank you, Gaydio Academy, and especially thank you, Lee, for making this journey an unforgettable one!"
"I took part in a free 5-day course led by Lee, who was very enthusiastic, supportive and uplifting. From day one, we got hands-on experience recording in a studio. Each day is full of interesting content, so make sure you don't miss out on any of it! It is a very well-rounded course covering all the jobs and crafts involved in radio and podcasting."
"This course has been the most fun I've had in ages! It really helped my confidence and I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone at the Gaydio team - they couldn't be more lovely. We were supported every step of the way and despite being a total newbie to this field I am proud of the work I was able to produce in such a short time! If you're thinking about doing this course I would say, GO FOR IT! You will learn so much and there is no opportunity like it! A huge thank you to everyone at Gaydio for everything!"
"This course has inspired a feeling of confidence and motivation that I have not felt for a long time. The Gaydio Academy differs from other skills courses as it's also delivered by someone who actively works in Radio and not just the classroom. During the week we got to practise recording which is empowering to see the possibility of a future me on the radio."
"I had no idea what to expect, which can be quite nerve-wracking, but was put at ease from the moment I arrived. Lee could not be more welcoming and supportive: a brilliant facilitator! He opened up the world of radio; things we'd never previously considered. Each session was interesting and engaging. I loved every second!"
Open to everyone,
thanks to our supporters
Every Gaydio Academy course is free, and most need no experience, so anyone with something to say can give it a go.
That's possible thanks to the grants and partner organisations who support the Academy. An Academy contribution is a simple way for the businesses who advertise with Gaydio to join them, and it helps with everything it takes to run the Academy, from the courses themselves to the work behind them.
Where your contribution
makes a difference
Free training
Radio, podcasting and media courses led by people who work in the industry, free for everyone who takes part.
Across the UK
Award-winning projects and courses that reach people right across the country.
A first step
Learners have gone on to their own radio shows, newsreading and university places.
A community
LGBTQ+ focused, not LGBTQ+ exclusive. Learners often talk about finding a community as much as a course.
Simple, and
entirely up to you
A suggestion, nothing more
Your account manager may suggest 2%, 5% or 10% of your campaign's value before VAT.
Your choice
When you sign, you can add that, choose a different percentage or amount, or simply leave it. Your campaign is exactly the same either way.
Clear on your paperwork
If you add one, it's shown on your signed booking confirmation and your invoice, with VAT at the standard rate. For example, 5% of a £10,000 campaign is £500, plus £100 VAT.
Thank you for being
part of it
If you'd like to know more about the Academy, or have a question about contributing, your account manager or the Academy team will be happy to help.