6 July 2026 – Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Defra’s Future of Rural England Report named the Rural Services Network among the key external members of its Rural Taskforce.
The report explains how evidence from Taskforce members informed thematic workshops and recommendations for government action, covering rural growth, infrastructure, housing, skills, health, community safety and connectivity.
July 2026 – Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers
The Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers linked to RSN’s article, The Quiet Strength of Rural Churches, in its July newsletter.
The reference appeared in a discussion of the contribution rural churches make to their communities and the ways other churches can support their work.
