A real future
for rural Britain.

When our countryside thrives, we all do. But right now, farming families and rural communities are worried about their future. With your help, we can make a real difference.

How we help

For over 15 years The Royal Countryside Fund has worked alongside farming families and rural communities across the UK to provide the support, funding, and opportunities they need to thrive.

When our countryside thrives, we all do.

On your farm

In your community

How you can help

SLE Helping it Happen Awards 2026

Do you know someone who has made a significant, lasting impact on their rural community in Scotland?

Nominate them for the new RCF Rural Champion Award, launched this year to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Scottish Land and Estates ‘Helping it Happen Awards’

The winner will receive £10,000 for their community organisation.

Making a difference

From thriving farming families to resilient rural communities, we can demonstrate that local support really does have a national impact. 

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of building a real future for rural Britain.

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farming families supported through our farm resilience programmes.

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invested to strengthen rural livelihoods for generations to come.

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rural community projects combining our funding with their solutions to local needs.

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Latest news

RCF announces £10,000 prize for Scottish Rural Champion Award

RCF announces £10,000 prize for Scottish Rural Champion Award The ‘Helping It Happen Awards’ are now in their tenth year. Organised by Scottish Land &

The Royal Countryside Fund awards Fellowship to Dame Margaret Barbour

Our team away day at the Leckford Estate

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