The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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grants and funding
23.03.2020
CIPFA and the Institute for Revenues Rating and Revaluation (IRRV) have published some useful guidance on the new business grant payment arrangements Business Support Grants Fund. “[Poperties in receipt of rural rate relief or small business rates relief...
19.08.2018
A new grant opportunity for people to research best practice overseas aimed at improving rural life and enhance their sector on their return is available A Churchill Fellowship funds people to travel for 4-8 weeks abroad, researching a topic...
08.08.2018
Our work at Calor takes us in to the heart of rural communities and because of this we are familiar with many of the challenges they have to face; whether it is accessing vital infrastructure services such as public...
01.02.2018
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has awarded £400,000 of funding to 12 community-led projects. The latest grants – which will benefit people living and working in rural areas – bring to more than £9m the amount distributed since...
09.08.2017
A CHARITY established by Prince Charles has unveiled over £540,000 of grants to 18 new rural projects. The Prince's Countryside Fund is supporting community shops in Crowle, Beckbury, Trawden and Great Paxton. Funding has also been awarded to...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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