Latest news
Launching our 2025 Journal at Berry Bros. & Rudd
November 14, 2025
On Wednesday evening, we were delighted to welcome guests to the magnificent Napoleon Cellar at Berry Bros. & Rudd for the launch of the 2025 RCF Journal.
Andrew Phillips LVO joins our board of trustees
November 4, 2025
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced the new appointment of Andrew Phillips LVO to its board of trustees and as Chair of their Finance & Resources Committee.
Our team away day at the Leckford Estate
October 29, 2025
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) team recently travelled to Hampshire for our annual team away day. The day was a valuable opportunity to reflect on our progress at the halfway point in our operational year, and help us deliver the best possible support to family farms and rural communities across the UK.
RCF Executive Director awarded Associateship of The Royal Agricultural Societies
October 24, 2025
The RCF’s Executive Director Keith Halstead has been awarded an Associateship of The Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS), in recognition of his contribution to agriculture.
Celebrating the harvest at Westminster Abbey
October 20, 2025
As a valued champion of British food and farming, The Royal Countryside Fund was invited to attend this year’s National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey.
The Royal Countryside Fund is this year’s ‘Farming Hero’
October 17, 2025
Members of the RCF accepted the accolade at this year's British Farming Awards in recognition of the charity's contribution to family farms and rural communities.
Bringing together rural community organisations from across Cumbria and Northumberland
October 1, 2025
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), brought together over 25 representatives from 12 RCF-funded rural community organisations across Cumbria and Northumberland, as well as members of The National Lottery Community Fund, and other local partners. The event, held at the Rheged Centre in Cumbria, was designed to allow these organisations from across the two counties to feedback on their work so far and find new ways to work together.
We’ve awarded £194,538 to power up rural communities across the UK
September 18, 2025
The RCF has awarded £194,538 to eight rural community organisations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The RCF receives new funding from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust
August 14, 2025
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), is very grateful to have been awarded new funding from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, to support its work with Farm Support Groups across the UK.
Celebrating community at the Royal Welsh Show
July 25, 2025
The Royal Welsh Show provided a valuable opportunity for the team from the RCF to speak with local family farmers, rural community organisers, and people from all over Wales.
