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Last year for farmers to claim free support to access Sustainable Farming Incentive from the RCF
May 21, 2024
Defra’s SFI announcement comes at an opportune time as The Royal Countryside Fund’s (RCF) Farm for the Future programme enters its final year providing free business and environmental support for farmers.
A royal garden party for rural community contributors
May 18, 2024
We were delighted to recently nominate some of our beneficiaries to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the terrific contributions they've made to their communities.
The Royal Countryside Fund welcomes government support for abattoirs
May 14, 2024
Following the government's second annual Farm to Fork Summit, The Royal Countryside Fund's Executive Director, Keith Halstead commented on the support announced for abattoirs.
The Royal Countryside Fund attends the Waitrose farming festival
May 10, 2024
The Royal Countryside Fund thoroughly enjoyed attending Waitrose’s annual farming conference at their Leckford Farm Estate this week.
His Majesty The King to retain his Patronage of The Royal Countryside Fund
May 8, 2024
As we mark the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ Coronation, we are delighted to share the news that our founder, His Majesty The King will retain his Patronage of The Royal Countryside Fund.
Field Note: Donna Smith shares insights from her time at the RCF’s Farm Support Groups Conference
May 1, 2024
This year’s Royal Countryside Fund Farm Support Groups conference took place when I was just 6 months into my role as Chief Executive at the Scottish Crofting Federation.
The Royal Countryside Fund launches ambitious new strategy to support farming and rural communities across the UK
April 26, 2024
The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2010 when The Prince of Wales, has launched an significant new strategy intending to raise £15m over the next four years.
Reflecting on the opportunity to expand the RCF’s environmental farming programmes through the generous support of People’s Postcode Lottery
April 22, 2024
Written by Maddy Taylor, Head of Operations at The Royal Countryside Fund.
Field Note: Luke Fraser reflects on the Confident Rural Communities Conference
April 15, 2024
Luke was invited to attend the conference in November to represent the North Ronaldsay Trust, a community-led project that has previously received grants from The Royal Countryside Fund.
Waitrose & Partners and The Royal Countryside Fund empower rural communities
April 9, 2024
The Royal Countryside Fund, in partnership with Waitrose & Partners, is proud to support two transformative projects making an impact in rural Britain: The Vale Pantry in North Dorset and North Norfolk Community Transport.
