In 2008, Sutton Community Academy, backed by Takeover Radio in Leicester, were successful in an application to Ofcom for a Community Radio License. The charity reg. no. 1130114 and company reg. no. 06805017 were set up in 2009. The project was awarded a 5-year license and went on air in January 2010, broadcasting to Sutton-in-Ashfield and surrounding areas in North Nottinghamshire on 106.9 FM. Takeover 106.9fm broadcast for 5 years, then in 2014 were granted an extension to the licence for another 5 years through to mid 2019. The new licence extension is pending OfCom approval. The current Takeover 1069 staff team are committed to working with young people aged 11-17 to give them free training in radio. They also work with young adults aged 18-25 providing free training in media, I.T. and communication skills.