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About Community First Yorkshire We are an influential, regional body that works with voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and rural communities across North, South and West Yorkshire. We provide an important rural advocacy role, encouraging partners...
Established in 2011, Reheat is a low carbon heat consultancy and installation firm located in Alnwick, North Northumberland. Prior to starting Reheat, the founders had each accumulated 10 years of experience in environmental education and protection, and of...
Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) is a free support service fully funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The service (which was formerly known as the Social Housing Retrofit Accelerator and the Home Upgrade Hub)...
Rurality and the struggle to access healthcare As the independent champion for people using health and social care services in North Yorkshire, we know all too well the challenges facing the largest county in England. ...
Introducing Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System Watch the video to learn what an Integrated Care System is and what this means for the people of Norfolk and Waveney. The video explains how organisations working together can successfully...
Small & Medium Enterprise Business [“SMEB”] , is a payments and financial technology company dedicated to working with small businesses. We are regulated by the FCA as a Payment Institution and deploy payment services which conveniently support businesses as they...
Community Action Northumberland (CAN) supports rural communities in Northumberland to be vibrant, inclusive and sustainable. We were established in 1951 and are a member of the ACRE Network of 38 local development charities that influence on rural issues and deliver...
NHS England – South West is one of seven regional teams for England. We cover the Bath area, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon and Dorset. Our work involves supporting the seven Integrated Care Systems...
Citizens Advice in Dorset (CAiD) is a consortium of three local Citizens Advice charities in the Dorset council area, which provide free, confidential and impartial advice to help people find a way forward, whatever problems they face. Its aim...
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is the only recognised national membership organisation for local (parish and town) councils. NALC provides a national voice for local councils by campaigning on their behalf, raising awareness of their work, and providing...
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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.
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