The National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC)

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The National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC)

Membership - RSP
Organisation Type - Community
Region - National
Find out more at - https://nfyfc.org.uk/

The  National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is the largest rural youth organisation of its kind in England and Wales. Since the first club formed in Devon in 1921, Young Farmers' Clubs (YFCs) have given rural young people a place to belong, learn and contribute. Today over 22,000 members aged 10 to 28 belong to over 560 clubs, organised through 47 county federations and supported by the national federation at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. You do not need to farm to join; just an interest in the countryside and rural life. Find your nearest club.

Led by young people, for young people

YFC is member-led at every level. Clubs are run by their members, who take on roles as chairs, secretaries and treasurers. County federations are charities in their own right, and national policy is shaped by a Council that includes member representatives elected by the counties. For many rural young people, YFC is the first place they chair a meeting, manage a budget or speak up for their peers - and many former members go on to serve as local councillors.

Serving local communities

Each club is rooted in its village, market town or parish. Members raise funds for local and national charities, support shows, events and community projects, and carry out environmental and conservation work. County federations provide leadership, training, competitions and events. In June 2026, Rushbury and Cardington YFC in Shropshire, which has around 30 members, was named NFYFC Club of the Month after working with residents to clear litter from a local beauty spot following a bank holiday heatwave. The club also raises funds for two local charities each year, currently Shrewsbury Men's Shed and Severn Hospice.

Responding to the challenges of rural life

Rural young people face barriers that are often invisible in national debate: long distances and limited public transport, patchy digital connectivity, fewer local jobs and training options, and the risk of isolation. YFC responds by bringing young people together, face to face, in their own communities. Nationally, we add leadership training, a member-designed competitions programme, travel opportunities, and dedicated work on wellbeing and safeguarding.

Evidencing our impact

Independent analysis by Rose Regeneration found that every £1 invested by NFYFC returns £4.51 in social value; more than £10 million a year, including almost £1 million generated through members' volunteering. In our 2024 Membership Experience Survey, 94% of members said they had formed new friendships, 94% said YFC activities boost mental and emotional wellbeing, 89% had gained confidence in public speaking and 77% felt their career prospects had improved.

Why we have joined the Rural Services Network

We have joined the Rural Services Partnership to add the voice of rural young people to the Network's work on fair funding, transport, housing, connectivity and rural health. We want to share what our clubs see on the ground, learn from other rural service providers, and help the next generation build their futures in the countryside.

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