Groundswell 2026 reflections: resilient farms, food systems and rural communities
Groundswell 2026 reflections: building resilient farms, food systems and rural communities Our first time exhibiting at Groundswell was a huge success. Having chance encounters with people we work with and meeting people across the food and farming sector, was a joy, and we had the honour of welcoming HRH, Duchess of Edinburgh, to talk about how we’re supporting family farms. We have left inspired to continue ensuring that small farms […]
Supporting the countryside at the Royal Norfolk Show
Supporting the countryside at the Royal Norfolk Show The RCF team attended the Royal Norfolk Show at the end of June. The show was a fantastic opportunity to speak with local partners, family farmers, rural community groups, and people from all over the county. It was good to see so many supporters of the RCF […]
We’re heading to Groundswell!
The Royal Countryside Fund heads to Groundswell 2026! The week has arrived and the RCF team will shortly be making their way to Lannock Farm for our very first stand at Groundswell. We’re incredibly excited to see lots of familiar faces, meet new ones and listen to some fascinating talks! We’ll also be talking on […]
Booths and the RCF launch new partnership to support farming families and rural communities
Booths and the RCF launch new partnership to support farming families Booths and the RCF raised a glass to Britain’s farmers during English Wine Week, as Yorkshire Dales farmer Carol Moffat hosted the launch of new partnership with The Royal Countryside Fund to support rural communities. As part of English Wine Week, Booths and The […]
Field Note: Supporting farming in harmony with Nature at the Da Byw Sustainable Farming Conference
Field Note: Supporting farming in harmony with Nature at the Da Byw Sustainable Farming Conference Field Note by Anna Wright, RCF Environmental Programme Manager This was my third year attending Da Byw: a Sustainable Livestock Farming Conference held in beautiful North Wales. The RCF has sponsored the event since 2024 and it’s been so inspiring […]
The RCF announces new support for Cornish farming families at the Royal Cornwall Show
The RCF announces new support for Cornish farming families at the Royal Cornwall Show The RCF team had the great pleasure of launching new support for Cornish farming families at the Royal Cornwall Show this week. Starting in autumn 2026, we will be running our flagship Farm Resilience Programme in Cornwall, with the support of […]
The RCF joins supporters at the Northumberland County Show
The RCF joins supporters at the Northumberland County Show The RCF team attended the Northumberland County Show over the May bank holiday weekend. The show was a fantastic opportunity to speak with local family farmers, rural community organisers, and people from all over the county. Once again, the RCF team were kindly welcomed by the […]
RCF announces sponsorship of Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Rural Leadership Programme
RCF announces sponsorship of Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Rural Leadership Programme The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), the UK-wide charity founded by HM King Charles III to support farming families and rural communities, is sponsoring the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s prestigious Rural Leadership Programme. The announcement was made an event at the Hay Festival on May […]
Routes to Regen launches with leading food, finance and agribusinesses to support East of England farmers
Routes to Regen launches with leading food, finance and agribusinesses to support East of England farmers The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has launched the second year of Routes to Regen. This free, collaborative programme is bringing together leading food, finance and agribusinesses to provide farmers with a range of opportunities in one easy-to-access menu. [Farmers […]
The Royal Countryside Fund announces £20,000 partnership with Rural Support
The Royal Countryside Fund announces £20,000 partnership with Rural Support The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), the UK-wide charity founded by HM King Charles III to support farming families and rural communities, has announced a new £20,000 partnership with long-standing partner Rural Support, the support charity that helps farmers and their families across Northern Ireland. (Derek […]