Latest news
Recharging Rural research announced
December 18, 2017
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is thrilled to announce it has appointed Professor Sarah Skerratt of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to conduct vital research into what can make rural communities in the UK sustainable, in spite of the adversities they face.
People’s Postcode Lottery grant recipients announced
December 7, 2017
The Fund is delighted to announce five new grant recipients, generously funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Grant funding for National Sheep Association research
November 20, 2017
The National Sheep Association (NSA) was recently awarded a grant by The Prince’s Countryside Fund to conduct research into the sheep meat market and the public’s perceptions of the industry.
Charity Raceday raises over £1 million
November 17, 2017
On Friday 24 November, The Prince’s Countryside Fund held its third charity raceday at Ascot, which was attended by the Fund’s Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, and The Duchess of Cornwall.
HRH The Prince of Wales visits flood victims in Northern Ireland
November 2, 2017
On Friday 19th October, our Patron HRH The Prince of Wales visited communities affected by the recent flooding in Northern Ireland. He went to the Eglinton Community Centre, and the Londonderry YMCA, to meet local residents and business owners who were affected by the flood. He spoke to volunteers, emergency services personnel and officials who have been assisting with the clean up efforts and recovery of the area.
The Fund partners with Musto on the #OurCountryside campaign
October 26, 2017
On Wednesday October 25th The Prince’s Countryside Fund launched the #OurCountryside campaign with Musto, with a drinks reception at Musto’s London offices.
Only one in five family farms able to survive on farming alone
October 23, 2017
New research by The Prince’s Countryside Fund (the Fund) carried out by the Andersons Centre has found that fewer than one in five farm businesses is making a profit from farming activity alone.
Warburtons teams up with The Prince’s Countryside Fund
October 6, 2017
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is delighted to be partnering with Warburtons, who will be displaying the Fund’s logo on the packaging of their famous Seeded Batch loaf from mid-October 2017. The logo has been added to the packaging of both the 400g and 800g Seeded Batch, and coincides with Warburton’s latest advertising campaign.
Cornwall YFC members become Barbour Apprentices of the Season
October 4, 2017
Sisters-in-law, Sarah Hawkey, 27, and Danni Hawkey, 26, have both been appointed as the Barbour Apprentice of the Season for October 2017. Nominated by The Prince’s Countryside Fund, and the Cornwall YFC to which they belong, the girls both won a Barbour outfit to help keep them warm and dry in their work.
Marketing advice for The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme
September 30, 2017
On Thursday 28 September, members of The Prince’s Countryside Fund joined the Plumpton group of The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme for a marketing workshop provided by Cows & Co, at Plumpton College.
