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Since 1972 The Arthur Rank Centre , an ecumenical Christian charity, has served both the spiritual and practical needs of the rural community through a programme of community and social projects, resourcing and training. The organisation was established...
Change Mental Health believes that we have specific expertise in understanding and responding to serious mental ill-health and so we have identified some themes that are of particular interest to us: Health Inequalities - addressing the poorer physical...
There are a million people living with bipolar in England. People of any sex, age, social or ethnic background can develop it. Characterised by extreme mood swings; untreated it can be a devastating condition destroying families and friendships, preventing...
Young Somerset Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and their mission is to put young people first. Their aim is to work with young people, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves and...
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. We have a network of over 400 volunteers across England and Wales, many of whom are involved...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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