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The RCF brings 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.
The Royal Countryside Fund awards £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.
The Royal Countryside Fund marks 15 years of support for the people of the countryside
July 22, 2025
The RCF marks its 15th anniversary.
Fieldnote: Da Byw 2025
July 11, 2025
A report on our recent attendance at the Da Byw Sustainable Livestock Farming Conference.
New support for rural communities in Northumberland
July 9, 2025
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.
Collaboration is key in mental health roundtable at Groundswell
July 5, 2025
The Royal Countryside Fund was delighted to join a roundtable discussion about tackling the mental health issues facing farmers and rural communities hosted by The Royal Foundation of The Prince & Princess of Wales at the Groundswell regenerative farming festival in Hertfordshire.
Supporting the future family farms at London Climate Action Week
June 27, 2025
For London Climate Action Week, we joined Barclays UK at their Innovative Solutions to Regenerative Agriculture event with the Sustainable Markets Initiative and other partners of the Routes to Regen programme. The session focused on how the food and finance sectors can better support farmers as they adopt regenerative farming practices.
Celebrating connection and collaboration at the Royal Highland Show
June 20, 2025
The Royal Highland Show is always a standout in the rural calendar and this year, it offered a fantastic opportunity for The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) team to connect with delivery partners, supporters, and rural leaders.
