Rural Network

In partnership with Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council (HWRCC), Rural Action Yorkshire and Yorkshire & the Humber Forum.

A comprehensive rural voice for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Yorkshire and the Humber

The Rural Network aims to bring together all voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) that have an interest in rural issues in the region. This helps to raise awareness among infrastructure organisations and networks whose primary focus is not rural, of the special needs and interests of front line groups working in rural areas. Improves communication between specialist rural VCOs and the wider VCS by working together to run joint rural focused projects in the region. Works with the Yorkshire and Humber sub-regional projects to deliver meaningful consultations with front line rural groups about their needs, priorities and concerns. Informs and influences regional organisations, polices and structures to ensure that the voice of the rural VCS is listened to. Ensures there is an effective response to emerging policy papers affecting rural communities.

Guide to rural network support

This new guide gives rural voluntary and community organisations, and those working with them, a clear introduction to rural networks in Yorkshire and the Humber. It outlines what each of the networks aims to achieve and how they will support and improve the representation of rural VCS organisations. It is the first in a new series of Forum guides for the voluntary and community sector.

Project Contacts:

Sophie Price - Network Manager (sophie.price@yorkshirehumberforum.org.uk)
Danielle Firholz - Policy Officer (danielle.firholz@yorkshirehumberforum.org.uk)
Telephone Number: 0113 394 2300

Useful links
Rural Network Partners

Rural Action Yorkshire - http://www.ruralyorkshire.org.uk/
Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council - http://www.hwrcc.org.uk

Latest News

VCS quarterly confidence survey for Yorkshire and the Humber
The Regional Forum has published its latest VCS quarterly confidence survey. Despite increasing concern about economic conditions within the VCS, over a third of organisations are planning to expand ...

Results of ‘Rural Insights survey 2009’ published
The Commission for Rural Communities has published the results of a comprehensive survey which took place during late 2009, on the perceptions and priorities of rural people. The survey provides d...

Jobs and homes shortages 'force young from rural areas'
A lack of jobs and affordable housing is driving young people out of the countryside, a report has warned. The government's rural advocate Stuart Burgess said "deep concerns" over work, training...

Upcoming Events

11/11/2010: Big Society Unplugged
Venue: St Mary's Centre, Sheffield An unmissable conference! Big Society may be the defining idea of the Coalition government. It looks certain to affect the way the voluntary and community sec...

02/12/2010: Footsey 2010
Venue: Doncaster Racecourse The ninth annual Footsey trade fair is on and is the key fixture for the social economy in Yorkshire and the Humber. Footsey remains the largest Social Enterprise trade...