Rural Support

A huge thanks to Kinawley District LOL 7 for hosting their recent tractor run in aid of us & raising an incredible £3000. Support from fundraising events like this is greatly needed & makes a real difference in ensuring that no farmer has to face challenges alone.📞 02886760040

Our Boots on the Ground Training is a CPD accredited programme designed for those working within the agri-sector who want to gain a deeper understanding of mental health & wellbeing within the farming community. For more info☎️02886760040📧 farmsupport@ruralsupport.org.uk

A sincere thanks to the Harry Ferguson Celebration Committee for their generous £1500 donation in support of our vital work. Every contribution makes a real difference helping ensure that farmers never have to face difficult times alone #RSstrongertogether

Our friends at @ruralaction_ni are celebrating their 7th Birthday with a coffee morning with a twist – all in aid of Rural Support. Every cup helps raise vital funds for enabling us to continue supporting farmers & farming families across NI. We’d love to see you there! ☕💚

Today is St Patricks Day & we hope the luck of the Irish is with our Farm Business Mentor Gerard as he takes on the challnege of the 3rd leg of the Belfast City Marathon Relay now in May. To support Gerards fundraising challenge please click here: justgiving.com/page/gerard-do…

Rosslea Plough On members spent a fabulous morning haring about Sliabh Beagh Arts from their Arts Co - Ordinator Donna Bannon which creates access to the arts within a rural context. The group have signed up for some hands on courses which will inspire creative skills & talent.

Our office will be closed all day tomorrow & will reopen on Wednesday at 9am. We hope you all have a safe & happy St Patricks Day☘️ #RSstrongertogether

Armagh Show Committee is hosting a Quiz Night in aid of Rural Support 📍Collone YFC Hall 📅Wednesday 25th March ⏰8pm Gather a team, bring your friends & enjoy a great night while helping raise funds for an important cause.There is also some amazing raffle prizes up for grabs💚

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day a day to recognise the love, strength & care shown by those we call mum. We’re thinking of every person who carries that role in their own way—mums, stepmums, grandmothers, aunts, mums-to-be, those longing to be mums, single dads & bereaved folk❤️

A huge thank you to Ballycastle & District Tractor Ploughing Society for choosing to support us by holding their recent Ploughing Match in aid of our work & raising an incredible £700! Get in touch today to find out how you can support the farm support charity for NI☎️02886760040

Did you know Rural Support is going to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary next year? Heres a flashback to 2022 when we celebrated our 20th Anniversay at @DiscoverCAFRE Loughry. Lets hear what various industry bodies had to say about us youtube.com/watch?v=I5YJ-B…

Ballymacbrennan Plough On travelled across town today for a tour of Draynes Farm. The business dates back to 1932 where they started fresh milk deliveries on horse & cart, straight from their own cows! Over the last decade the Farm has successfully grown across the sector🐄

Running the 2nd leg of our Belfast Marathon Relay Team is the only runner amungst us David Wilson! David has been an amazing support to the charity for the past few years & the team are lucky to have him. To support Davids fundraiser please donate here: eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pa…

In partnership with The Royal Countryside Fund we are delivering FREE Farm Resilience Workshops designed to support farmers & their businesses through challenging times 📍Cookstown 📅27th March Places are limited – don’t miss out.👉 Sign up now - farmsupport@ruralsupport.org.uk

Is your business or organisation looking to make a meaningful difference this year? By choosing Rural Support as your Charity of the Year, you’ll be helping to provide vital support to famers & farm families facing financial pressure, isolation & mental health challenges.

Join us for a fantastic Pub Quiz hosted by Castlescreen Farm. Every pound raised on the night will go directly towards providing confidential support, practical guidance & mental health services to farmers & farm families across NI. So gather your team, spread the word & enjoy!

We are looking for volunteers to help us continue supporting folk through challenging times. Who we’re looking for: *Volunteers with good listening skills to offer time, empathy & understanding *Fundraising & events volunteers supporting local activities &awareness campaigns

A huge thanks to everyone who took part in & donated to our Spring Forward Give Back fundraising campaign. Your generosity & community spirit mean the world to us. A special thanks to @The_Grassmen, YFCU & Ballymena Mart for going above & beyond in aid Rural Support❤️

Derrynoose Plough On gathered at Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre to discuss their Legacy Project. A very productive and positive meeting with everyone looking forward to meeting again to discuss further developments. Thanks to @TheIrelandFunds for their continued support❤️

Rural Support NI’s only dedicated farm support charity is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day today, under this year’s theme Give to Gain.Despite being a small team, Rural Support benefits enormously from the strong female presence within it #RSstrongertogether