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We provide free, confidential and impartial advice, and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problems they face. People come to us with all sorts of issues. You may...
LRSN was established in 1999 as a resource for the county’s rural communities and businesses in response to the plight of the farming community and the increased rates of suicide and mental health issues associated with an industry in...
At Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding (CAB) we provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. These include debt, money advice, benefits, employment, housing, relationships and family, consumer, travel, tax, health, immigration...
Established in 1860, RABI was founded on the belief that every member of the farming community matters and should never have to face difficulties alone. We continue to develop our services to address the often unexpected and...
Platform Housing Group (PHG) was formed in 2019 following the merger of Waterloo & Fortis. PHG is one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands, with over 47,000 homes from Herefordshire in the West to the Lincolnshire...
We are an expert provider of professional services, helping public and private sector partners make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology. We strongly believe that businesses must do more than simply making a profit...
OFTEC (established in 1991) is a leading 'not for profit' trade organisation in the heating and cooking industries of the UK and Republic of Ireland. OFTEC’s focus is on heating technologies used off the gas grid. Our trade association...
AvantiGas are one of the leading suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and off-grid energy solutions to rural homes and businesses across the UK. We know the challenges in balancing green ambitions with the immediate energy needs of the...
Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sectors in the UK and beyond, providing critical communications infrastructure and media services. Arqiva is the only national provider of terrestrial television and radio broadcasting and provides a machine-to-machine connectivity...
The Patients Association is an independent patient charity campaigning for improvements in health and social care for patients. Uniquely for a charity with a remit covering all health and care issues, we work with patients directly: they are our...
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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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