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A royal reception for our new Trees on Farm guide

A royal reception for our new Trees on Farm guide Family farms across the UK continue to face extraordinary challenges, including rising costs, impacts of extreme weather and environmental pressure, which are threatening their ability to survive. Our new publication offers advice on a practical solution: planting trees on their farms.  (Keith Halstead, Executive Director […]

The Royal Countryside Fund welcomes Rupert Arnold as a new trustee

The Royal Countryside Fund welcomes Rupert Arnold as a new trustee The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced the appointment of Yorkshire farmer, Rupert Arnold, to its board of trustees. As part of his role on the board, Rupert will also be a member of the RCF’s Farming Advisory Group, advising on the charity’s farming […]

Routes to Regen report shows success of world-first pilot helping farmers adopt regenerative practices

Routes to Regen report shows success of world-first pilot helping farmers adopt regenerative practices A new report we released today shows the outcomes of Routes to Regen, a programme that has helped 100 farmers in the East of England access routes to farming more regeneratively.  Designed and delivered by a cross-sector collaboration of food and finance businesses, the initiative is a first-of-its-kind in the world. The pilot tested how […]

Launching our 2025 Journal at Berry Bros. & Rudd

Launching our 2025 Journal at Berry Bros. & Rudd 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. The publication, which we produce each year, shows our support for people across rural Britain who are making a […]

Celebrating Routes to Regen at the Sandringham Estate

Celebrating Routes to Regen at the Sandringham Estate The RCF, along with contributing companies, recently held a visit to the Sandringham Estate for farmers to mark the end of the first year of Routes to Regen. Routes to Regen is a free programme led by members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and The Royal Countryside […]

Our team away day at the Leckford Estate

Our team away day at the Leckford Estate 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 […]

We’ve awarded £194,538 to power up rural communities across the UK

We’ve awarded £194,538 to power up rural communities across the UK The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), the UK-wide charity working alongside farming families and rural communities to provide the support and funding they need to thrive, has awarded £194,538 to eight rural community organisations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This new funding is […]

We’ve awarded £20,000 to provide pressure checks for farming families

We’ve awarded £20,000 to provide pressure checks for farming families The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has been awarded £20,000 from The Health Lottery Foundation to boost and extend the delivery of essential healthcare services directly to farmers. The project, delivered in partnership with trusted local farm support groups, aims to tackle the serious health challenges […]

New support for rural communities in Northumberland

New support for rural communities in Northumberland The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has launched a new project to build the capacity of rural community organisations in Northumberland, particularly in harder-to-reach areas. The project is funded in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund. The project will be delivered in three phases through 2025: The first […]