T: 01822 851370 E: [email protected]
RSP Member Biographies
Plunkett UK is a national charity which supports people in rural areas to set up and run a wide range of businesses in community ownership on an equal and democratic basis. They do this to achieve its...
Established over 30 years ago, the Institute of Economic Development is the UK’s leading independent professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners working for local and regional communities. We manage a valuable network of economic development professionals from...
Ever since The Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT) was formed, we have held high standards. We believe in three tenet - Governance, Sustainability and Resilience in community defibrillation, also known as Community Public Access Defibrillation or...
The Women's Institute (WI) was formed in 1915 to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War. Since then the organisation's aims have broadened and the WI is now the...
At our leading land-based College, we’re proud to offer excellence in vocational qualifications, ranging from entry to degree-level in a variety of diplomas and apprenticeships. As one of the largest outdoor education providers in the UK, with more than...
The National Rural Touring Forum is an organisation that networks, develops, supports delivery of high quality creative experiences across the UK. The aim of the Forum is to support the strengthening of communities to bring professional work to rural venues....
Research by Dr Fiona Marshall, located at the Institute of Mental Health , University of Nottingham focuses on rurality and dementia. The Dementia Centre is located in the IMH and members include people affected by dementia, researchers, clinical staff...
Dartmoor National Park Authority Who we are Dartmoor National Park Authority works to conserve and enhance Dartmoor as a vibrant, living, working landscape, supporting Dartmoor’s businesses and communities in partnership with local and national stakeholders. Dartmoor...
Based in the market town of Northallerton in North Yorkshire, Broadacres owns and manages more than 6,000 homes, with stock in Hambleton, Darlington, Richmondshire, Harrogate, Redcar and Cleveland, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby, the East Riding of Yorkshire, York and Leeds. ...
Landex is a subscriber organisation which represents the interests of Land based Colleges, Universities, and the industries they serve. Landex provides quality enhancement services and continuing professional development to continually support and enhance Land based education and training across...
NEWSLETTER
Sign up to receive all our latest news and updates.
HOT TOPICS
Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Sign up to our newsletter to receive all the latest news and updates.
Part of and working with:
