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New grants announced to support rural communities
August 9, 2017
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is delighted to announce that it is awarding over £540,000 of grants to 18 vital new projects in rural communities throughout the UK.
Public starkly unaware of the tough realities of farming
July 31, 2017
To coincide with the launch of National Countryside Week we have commissioned a new report into the public's perception and understanding of farming and the countryside.
Land Rover and The Prince’s Countryside Fund help young farmers sow seeds for success with vehicle bursary
July 24, 2017
The Prince's Countryside Fund is delighted to announce this year's winners of its Land Rover Bursary. Designed to help five inspirational young people to develop their rural business we are excited to see how the lucky five make the most of their vehicle over the coming months.
Launch of our Land Rover bursary 2017 at the NFYFC Annual Convention
July 24, 2017
Lewis Steer and Helen Reeve, current beneficiaries of our Land Rover bursary, help out with the launch of this year's bursary at the NFYFC's Annual Convention in Torquay. Deadline for applications Wednesday 31st May 2017.
HRH The Prince of Wales officially opens Devon YFC Rural Hub at Cheriton Bishop
July 20, 2017
During a recent visit to the South West of England our Patron HRH The Prince of Wales spent time with members of the Devon Young Farmers’ Club when he officially opened its new Rural Hub, the Amory building, on Thursday 20 July.
Community shop marks go-ahead with celebrity food fayre
July 17, 2017
The Shop at Crowle is a new community enterprise in the village, supported by The Prince's Countryside Fund, has won planning consent for its proposed site near Crowle Parish Hall. On Sunday 2 July, Masterchef food critic, Charles Campion opened a free food-tasting Fayre at the hall for local residents to sample and choose which products from local farmers and suppliers they would like the shop to stock.
Celebratory Garden Party at Clarence House
May 25, 2017
Our Patron HRH The Prince of Wales joined beneficiaries, supporters and our ambassadors Alex James and JB Gill for a special celebration of the work of The Prince’s Countryside Fund.
The Prince’s Countryside Fund Clay Shoot 2017
May 11, 2017
The Prince's Countryside Fund Annual Clay Shoot raises a fantastic £27,000 to support those living and working in the countryside.
Northern Ireland farmers celebrated by M&S Farming for the Future award
May 10, 2017
Farm businesses from Northern Ireland are recognised by M&S and The Prince's Countryside Fund for their contribution to rural communities with Farming for the Future award.
HRH The Prince of Wales meets Settle farming families during visit to Yorkshire Dales
March 23, 2017
During a visit to the Yorkshire Dales National Park HRH The Prince of Wales met with farming families participating in The Prince's Farm Resilience Programme. A dedicated programme of business support and advice for farming families.
