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The Agricultural Chaplains Association
Agricultural Chaplaincy is a role that has, over the years, evolved from other forms of chaplaincy. Just as a reminder, chaplains of any genre, walk alongside people who are in trouble or have issues and are in need of pastoral...
As the summer slips seamlessly into autumn, so the party political conferences start on a new round of fringe meetings, party leader speeches and a time to network and build up the morale of the troops! The same could be...
The Agricultural Chaplains Association is for UK based agricultural and rural chaplains in Christian Ministry who serve farming and rural communities. We do, however, seek to serve people of all faiths and none. We have in membership somewhere in the...
Our day to day work seems to continue apace. The main issues affecting farmers and rural communities seem to be the old suspects of the aftermath of Brexit; Bovine Tb; the increase in agricultural and rural business administration; mental and...
This last six months or so has brought a time of trials and tribulations, not only to us as an Association, but to the farming community also. However, with resilience and fortitude we will carry on. With the arrival...
The last six months does seem to have flown by and been a time of increasing workload. Summer has brought with it what seems to be an interest in the Association from a lot of different quarters. Both were welcomed...
The Association continues to grow and in doing so the amount of work that we do also increases. The pastoral care side of our work includes working with farmers and rural folk on such topics as the aftermath of Brexit;...
We are the only ecumenical Association that specialises in caring for Agricultural and Rural Chaplains, Farming Support Chaplains, Rural Support Officers, Diocesan Rural Life Advisers and Rural Officers working throughout the churches. We believe that through our unique calling to...
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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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