 | ACRE
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is the national umbrella organisation for 38 Rural Community Councils throughout England. It aims to promote healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural communities that are well-connected to policies and initiatives at all levels.
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 | AgriFood Charities Partnership
The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) helps both applicants seeking funding from charities and organisations seeking partners for projects in the agrifood sector. AFCP was formed to enable charities to maximize their contributions to the industry.
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 | British Food Fortnight
British Food Fortnight is a national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. It is one of the most high profile events on the national calendar and is certainly one of the most powerful in engaging the retail, catering and education sectors.
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 | CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) is a national specialist professional body representing more than 2,000 agricultural and rural valuers. Its members provide professional advice and valuation expertise on issues affecting the countryside.
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 | EFFP
English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP) is a membership organisation committed to championing collaboration across the farming and food industry by working directly with farmer-controlled businesses, small farmer groups, agri-food companies and farmers.
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 | Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is a government body that aims to minimise the effects of pollution on the environment. It issues permits to monitor and control activities that handle or produce waste, provides information on waste management matters, and deals with water issues.
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 | Farm Crisis Network
The Farm Crisis Network is a national charity that provides pastoral and practical support to people in the farming community during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to the farm household and business.
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 | Farming Futures
Farming Futures aims to provide information and inspiration for farmers and land managers to learn more about climate change. Fact sheets and case studies will help you learn more about the impacts, opportunities and risks of climate change on your farm, and what other farmers are already doing.
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 | Farms for Schools
Farms for Schools (FFS) aims to ensure that school trips to farms are safe, enjoyable and educationally worthwhile. FFS members have to meet required standards in the provision of facilities and educational resources, and receive advice about good practice.
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 | Government Offices
The Government Offices represent the 11 Whitehall Departments and are the primary means by which a wide range of Government policies are delivered in the English regions. You can access the nine Government Office regions via the website
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 | Landex
Landex is an association of further and higher education colleges that specialise in land-based and related subjects. The Landex website has a useful ‘Find a college’ button.
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 | Leading Edge
IGD is a charity that educates people in the food and grocery industry and Leading Edge is IGD’s development and networking forum for these managers. Membership is free and relevant to all those involved in food production and associated industries.
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 | NCFI
The National Care Farming Initiative (NCFI(UK)) aims to promote and support the expansion of care farming throughout the UK. Care farming is the use of farms and agricultural landscapes for the promotion of physical health and mental well-being.
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 | NetRegs
NetRegs provides free guidance on environmental regulation to small and medium sized businesses in the UK, including forthcoming legislation to help you plan for the future.
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 | RABI
RABI is the national farming charity for England and Wales providing welfare advice, care and financial assistance to farmers, farm workers and their dependents.
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 | Regional Development Agencies
England’s nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are non-departmental public bodies, whose primary role is to strategically drive forward economic development within each region. You can access your RDA through England’s Regional Development Agencies’ website.
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 | RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a UK charity that works to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife. It has more than one million members and each year works with approximately 4,000 farmers to support their vital conservation role.
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 | Rural Stress Helpline
Rural Stress Helpline is a confidential listening service for anyone in a rural area who may be feeling anxious, stressed, troubled or needing information. The Helpline telephone number is 0845 094 8286 and operates Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
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 | Shell LiveWIRE
Shell LiveWIRE provides a web-based portal for 16-30 year-olds to use when developing their own business as well as hosting a national competition. It operates as a free internet service offering advice, training and hands-on guidance for young people thinking of starting a new business or supporting those who already are.
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 | The Commission for Rural Communities
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) provides well-informed, independent advice to government and ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
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 | The Countryside Foundation for Education
The Countryside Foundation for Education (CFE) is an educational charity that aims to bring the countryside into the classroom with its online teaching resources, and the classroom into the countryside with its Estate Day and Countryside Live events programme.
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 | The Farmers’ Club
The Farmers’ Club is a fellowship for those involved in UK agriculture. Members have access to club facilities in Whitehall, London, as well as papers, seminars and talks delivered by members and non-members. The under 30s section has its own programme of events.
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 | The National Non-Food Crops Centre
The National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) provides information to farmers, industry, government and the public on crop-derived renewable materials. Its remit includes biofuels, renewable polymers, plant-derived pharmaceuticals, renewable construction materials, and fine chemicals.
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 | The National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It was a supporter of NFYFC’s 2007 Regional Walk the Food Chain Days and the ‘Your Future and Farming Survey’.
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 | The Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs
The Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) is the country association for YFCs in Scotland. It has 96 clubs and 3,000 members.
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 | The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) is the country association for YFCs in Northern Ireland. It has 65 clubs and 2,500 members.
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 | Think Food and Farming
Think Food and Farming is the exciting legacy project building on the successes of the Year of Food and Farming. It aims to continue to help children to understand more about where our food comes from and to involve them in memorable first hand learning experiences.
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 | Wales YFC
Wales YFC is the country federation for YFCs in Wales. Wales’ 157 clubs are affiliated to both Wales YFC and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for England and Wales (NFYFC). Wales YFC has 6,000 members and 12 county federations.
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