Current Programmes

Here is an outlilne of what we do:

Aim 1: Reduce the incidence and impact of disadvantage in rural communities

We run support and participatory programmes for

• young people
• groups and organisations that work with young people
• people looking for work or experiencing financial disadvantage
• older people
• groups and individuals caring for older people
• social enterprises working in local communities
• people experiencing social isolation or at risk of it
• families and children facing multiple challenges
• organisations supporting children and families

Aim 2: Build capacity in rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all of their members

We run services and projects to support

• affordable rural housing
• community-led and neighbourhood planning
• community engagement and consultation
• community buildings and village halls
• parish councils and community organisations
• local food and growing 
• the rural economy
• local authorities

Aim 3: Inform and amplify the voice of rural communities

We provide

• leadership to rural partnerships
• research and intelligence to support effective policy making
• campaigning to support rural communities and raise awareness of the issues they face 

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