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Applications now open for the Rural Start-Up Fund

October 14, 2022

The Prince’s Countryside Fund and Forest Holidays are inviting applications to the third year of the Rural Start-Up Fund,

Keith Halstead, Executive Director, visits communities in Norfolk and Suffolk supported through our Supporting Rural Communities grant programme

October 7, 2022

Free support for farming families across the UK

October 3, 2022

Farming families across the UK can now sign up for free business and environmental training from The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

Heritage bootmaker Le Chameau raises over £16,500 for The Prince’s Countryside Fund through ‘Imperfects’ initiative

September 8, 2022

Thank you to prestigious bootmakers Le Chameau who have raised £16,527 to support us at The Prince’s Countryside Fund through their ‘Imperfects’ initiative, which saw 10% of the money from the sales of boots being donated to the cause.

Michael Marks Charitable Trust supports Farm Resilience Programme

August 15, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that the Michael Marks Charitable Trust has contributed £5,000 to the 2022 Farm Resilience Programme.

Team PCF visit Newton St Loe

August 8, 2022

The Prince’s Countryside Fund were delighted to be in Newton St Loe on August 4th and 5th meeting with and being hosted by The Duchy of Cornwall and The Ripple Effect (formerly known as Send a Cow).

Half a million pound boost for rural and farming communities from The Prince’s Countryside Fund

August 1, 2022

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) has invested £588,426 in 33 projects across the UK which are helping to create a real future for rural Britain.

Family-Owned Retailer Launches “The Booths Accelerator” 

July 26, 2022

Booths are long-term supporters of The Prince’s Countryside Fund and have launched A new mentorship and support programme to help aspiring Food and Drink Businesses

NFU Mutual hosts The Prince’s Countryside Fund at the Royal Welsh Show to raise awareness of support for Welsh farmers 

July 19, 2022

NFU Mutual hosted The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) at the Royal Welsh Show today (19th July).

DS Smith Charitable Foundation supports Farm Resilience Programme in Wales

July 19, 2022

The PCF is pleased to announce that the DS Smith Charitable Foundation has contributed £5,625 to the 2022 Farm Resilience Programme in Wales.