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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.

Farming minister attends event with The Royal Countryside Fund to celebrate the success of Farm for the Future

June 12, 2025

This week, The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) held an event at the House of Lords, which brought together Farm Support Groups, corporate partners, rural organisations and policymakers, including the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner MP.

Barbour helps raise money with rewaxing at the Northumberland County Show 

May 29, 2025

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) team attended the Northumberland County Show at the end of May.

Launching new support for Northern Ireland’s farmers at the Balmoral Show

May 19, 2025

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) launched new support for farmers in Northern Ireland at the 2025 Balmoral Show.

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

April 16, 2025

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.

Welcoming Charlotte Weston as a new trustee

April 9, 2025

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) is delighted to announce the new appointment of Charlotte Weston to its board of trustees.

The Royal Countryside Fund receives renewed funding from McDonald’s to support British farmers

April 1, 2025

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), the charity focused on the unique issues facing farming and rural communities, has announced that it will be receiving renewed support from McDonald’s to support British farmers.

A new regenerative farming programme in partnership with Regenified 

April 1, 2025

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF), the charity focused on the unique issues facing farming and rural communities, has partnered with Regenified to provide Herefordshire farmers with regenerative agriculture workshops and certification.

The Royal Countryside Fund launches sustainability programme with leading businesses to support farmers in the East of England 

March 28, 2025

Routes to Regen is an innovative farm pilot, managed by The Royal Countryside Fund and sponsored by members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative to show that regenerative farming can be a practical and rewarding option for farmers.