The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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LATEST
MAJOR BOOST TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR A RURAL STRATEGY:
The Independent Food, Farming & Countryside Commission hosted by the RSA in its report launched on Tuesday 16th July ‘Our Future in the Land’ has added its voice to the calls by the RSN and the House of Lords Select Committee for a comprehensive Rural Strategy (more to follow)
Promoting Rural Best practice
The RSP provides a unique opportunity for its members to promote and highlight topical examples of rural best practice, case studies and pilot projects.
The RSP also raises awareness of the excellent work currently being delivered by rural practitioners in England.
24.06.2019
“Some said we were mad. We said, ‘remember our purpose’.” These are the words spoken by our Chief Executive, Martin Collett, after English Rural took on a project in the village of Chew Stoke to rescue ‘The Old Rectory’,...
09.06.2019
At the RSN, we are pleased to welcome the Post Office as our Conference Sponsor for the second year running! Post Offices are at the heart of rural life. Over 93% of the population have a Post Office...
13.05.2019
Arts Council England Chair supports vision for the sustainability of rural arts during visit to brand new National Rural Touring Forum Head Quarters Sir Nicholas Serota, Chairman of Arts Council England met with rural arts organisations at the...
04.03.2019
Rural community projects throughout the UK could be eligible to receive grants of up to £5,000 from home energy provider Calor. The Calor Rural Community Fund – now in its third year – aims to reward deserving community projects...
04.03.2019
South West England and West Wales top the leader-board as successful rural business hubs. Winners include cheese-purveyors to royalty; a metal mine turned world-class in-land surf lagoon; one of the UK’s last remaining hand-print studios; and a business supplying...
14.01.2019
Finding guidance and support as a young person can be a tricky task, made even more difficult for those living in rural areas – of which the South West has an abundance – where access to support is often thwarted...
10.01.2019
Top fundraising tips for rural charities from the Foundation for Social Improvement Are you heading into 2019 feeling optimistic or worried about your rural charity’s future? It’s a challenging time for local charities and community groups, but there’s lots...
08.01.2019
National Charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) and their 38 member organisations are running a week long campaign to celebrate England’s 10,000 Village Halls. Village Halls are an integral part of rural communities but are often overlooked....
07.01.2019
James Brookes: Project Leader jamesbrookes@youngsomerset.org.uk Over the past five years Young Somerset (formerly Somerset Rural Youth Project), funded by Youth Music, has been delivering a music project called the Rural Music Network. Over this time this project has...
07.01.2019
January 2019 The Institute of Economic Development (IED) annual conference is always a great opportunity to understand the views of economic development professionals at the end of each year – and provide some professional input into those topic areas...
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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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