Farm Support Groups Initiative membership
Membership Criteria
A key characteristic of a Farm Support Group is that they focus on their immediate localities; they are farmer-led, responding to immediate needs in their area.
- Farm Support Groups should be locally focused, legally constituted organisations.
- Your annual running costs should be under £500,000.
- You should have a minimum service/support offer, such as a helpline, training and social activities.
- You should have employed staff and/or volunteers.
- A minimum of 50% of the activities/support offered should be targeted at those working in agriculture and their families.
Membership Benefits
- Invitation to apply to FSG grant funding rounds from the RCF.
- Inclusion of articles in, and receipt of, our quarterly newsletter, Over the Gate.
- Support and advice, including personalised funding support and assistance with measuring impact and value.
- Invitations to events including the annual RCF Farm Support Group conference.
- Training opportunities and regular free online seminars.
- A listing in the National Directory of Farm and Rural Support.
- Membership of the The Royal Countryside Fund Farm Support Group Initiative Facebook group.
