Useful Links

THE FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK

FCN is a registered charity which offers pastoral and practical support to farming people and to the members of their family as they seek to resolve their problems and difficulties.  Volunteers run a helpline where calls will be answered in person from 7am to 11pm every day of the year.

Website: Farmers’ Community Network

Helpline: 03000 111 999

Email: help@fcn.org.uk

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

R.A.B.I has been around since 1860 and is well established in the farming sector, providing help to those in financial difficulty.  They offer financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependants.  RABI strive to build personal relationships and will tailor their support to suit you. If they can’t directly provide what you need, they will do their best to liaise with other organisations and agencies on your behalf.  

Contact number: 0808 2819490

Website: Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

ADDINGTON FUND

The charity provides homes for farming families living in England and Wales who have to leave the industry, through no fault of their own, and by doing so will lose their home.

Website: Addington Fund

Telephone: 01926 620135

AGRESPECT

Agrespect want to promote the countryside as a vibrant, tolerant and welcoming place for everyone irrespective of gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.  They want to help LGBTQ+ people and their families to understand that being different is something to be proud of. Being open about your sexuality shouldn’t be a barrier to leading a happy life and a fulfilling career in the countryside.

Facebook page: WeAreAgrespect

Kenilworth and District Agricultural Society

The Kenilworth and District Agricultural Society is a membership organisation which holds a series of social events throughout the year.  The Society also organises the Kenilworth Show, which is held on the first Saturday of June near to Stoneleigh Park.

Website: Kenilworth Show

Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund gives grants to projects that help support the people who care for the countryside.  It is supported by a unique collaboration of businesses working together to secure a sustainable future for British agriculture and the wider rural economy.  So far the Fund has donated £3.87 million in grants, supported over 87 projects across the UK and helped more than 64,000 people since 2010.

Website: Royal Countryside Fund

Royal Agricultural Society of England 

The Royal Agricultural Society of England is an independent charitable organisation dedicated to agriculture, land management and to shaping a strong rural economy. Our activities include the Farm of the Future initiative, Pig and Poultry Fair and we also celebrate the leaders of our industry in the annual RASE Awards, which recognise excellence in science and technology, the environment and land and business management.

Contact number:  024 7669 2470
Email: info@rase.org.uk
Website: Royal Agricultural Society of England 

Severn Rivers Trust

The Severn Rivers Trust is an independent environmental charity established to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of the rivers, streams, watercourses and water bodies in the Severn catchment, and to advance the education of the public in the management of water and the wider environment.

Contact number: 07817 622919
Email: severnriverstrust@btconnect.com
Website: Severn Rivers Trust

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust aims to protect and enhance wildlife, natural habitats and geology throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull, and to encourage a greater awareness, appreciation and participation in all aspects of nature conservation and the environment.  It manages 65 nature reserves spanning 800 hectares across Warwickshire.

Website: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Warwickshire Rural Watch

Warwickshire Rural Watch is a free scheme to help combat rural crime in Warwickshire.  Sign up to receive incident alerts and news for your area and access crime prevention advice and information.

Website: Warwickshire Rural Watch

Warwickshire Young Farmers

Led by young people, for young people, Warwickshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs or WFYFC for short, is dedicated to members aged between 10 to 26. Young Farmers provides them with the opportunity to take part in a variety of competitions, learn new skills and to meet lifelong friends.  You don’t need to be involved in farming to be a Young Farmer – just someone who enjoys rural life and has a willingness to be involved.

Facebook page: Warwickshire YFC

Email: office@warks-fyfc.org.uk

Tel: 02476 696588