Southend Hospital Radio is run totally by volunteers. The committee is elected at each year’s AGM and meets regularly to discuss station business and to help to shape the station’s future.

The Current Committee

Chairman & Programme Controller	Joe Smith	Joe has been a part of the radio station since 1997, and is responsible for the on-air sound of the radio station. Joe has extensive experience in broadcasting and works for a leading airline.
Vice-Chairman	Phil Dorking	Phil has been a member of hospital radio since 1982, though mostly non-active for the last 10 years due to work commitments. During his time with hospital radio, he has mostly been involved on the technical side and has held a number of positions within the committee, including Chairman for 13 years.
Treasurer & Communications Officer	Pete Sipple	Pete started with the radio station at the age of 16, kick-starting a 30-year career in broadcasting. Pete is involved with a number of Internet radio projects, has designed online and classroom-based radio training courses, and is a ‘radio ham’.
Secretary	Elaine Mullan	Elaine joined the station in 2007. She presents Southend Hospital Tonight on a Friday, plus a show on Sunday afternoon. When she’s not on-air or visiting the wards, Elaine works at a local firm of solicitors.
Membership Secretary	Gary Royston	Gary is a recent recruit to the committee, and looks after the membership of the station. Gary also presents The Vinyl Show on a Saturday.
Fundraising Officer	Charlie Palmer	Charlie joined the station in 2000, used to present a show on Friday evening, and has had a number of roles at the radio station over the years.
Committee Member	Richard James	As well as helping on the committee, Richard is active in the community of his home town, Leigh-on-Sea
Committee Member	Trevor Byford	Trevor presents the station’s Sound of the Pirates show. Trevor’s worked as a redcoat, is a keen musician, and is a certified pilot.
Committee Member	Ken Bennett	Ken joined in 2009 and is retired having spent his working years mainly in banking. Ken was previously part of the Friday Night team and presenter of It’s Country.

The station’s IT Manager & Webmaster is Pete Sipple.