The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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RSP Member Biographies
08.10.2018
Vectos is the most prolific UK consultancy on international research and demonstration programmes into the psychology of movement and breaking the link between economic and traffic growth, working on more than 10 key programmes involving more than 50 towns and...
27.09.2018
The National Youth Agency (NYA) has worked with Local Government for over 50 years to support councils to deliver and improve youth services for 8-25 year olds. We are the national body for youth work in England, setting the standards...
26.09.2018
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia –...
25.09.2018
Outside the Box provides development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities. We began in 2004. We are a small, independent charity and aim to work as a social...
11.09.2018
THE BLACKDOWN SUPPORT GROUP – Working to relieve ill-health and isolation in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset/Devon border. The population of the Blackdown Hills is dispersed across a large rural area. There are isolated dwellings and farms, hamlets and small...
07.09.2018
Cornwall Rural Housing Association (CRHA) develops affordable homes throughout Cornwall and on the Isles of Scilly. CRHA was established in 1985 and completed its first homes in 1988. As at September 2018 CRHA owned 330 rented homes and 16 shared...
06.09.2018
TRL Insight provides consultancy services, analysis and advice to local government and its partners. Most of our work has involved providing research and analysis to national organisations, to help keep their member authorities informed and assist them in running services...
06.09.2018
The Countryside Alliance is known for championing the countryside and the rural way of life. We campaign and give a voice to rural communities on food & farming, local businesses and services and the injustices of poor mobile phone signal...
06.08.2018
Exmoor National Park was designated in 1954 , in recognition of its significance and value at a national level and is one of a family of 15 National Parks in the UK. The National Park designation reflected its ‘spectacular...
02.08.2018
Calor Gas - Calor began operating in Britain in 1935 with the aim of bringing clean, efficient and modern energy to rural homes and businesses across the country. 2015 marked the Company’s 80th year as it continues to play...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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