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The Farming Community Network (FCN)

Description:

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and provide support at times of difficulty and change.

FCN has a wide network of volunteers, located throughout England and Wales, many of whom are involved in farming, or have close links with agriculture and therefore have a great understanding of the issues farm workers and farming families regularly face. FCN’s volunteers provide free and confidential support to anyone who seeks help, regardless of whether the issue is personal or business-related. To find out more about volunteering with FCN follow the appropriate related link.

In addition to local groups of volunteers, the charity runs a confidential national helpline and e-helpline.

FCN volunteers will “walk with” anyone who seeks support and help them find a positive way through their problems. Each year they help approximately 6,000 people deal with a variety of issues, including financial difficulties, animal disease, mental ill-health and family disputes. FCN also operates the FarmWell platform - a one-stop shop for information to support your farm business and develop personal resilience.

FCN relies solely on donations and grants in order to continue supporting the farming community. With British farming facing deep uncertainty in the coming years, the workload of FCN volunteers is expected to increase significantly.

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or use the contact details provided.

Contact Details

Address:
The Farming Community Network
Manor Farm
West Haddon
Northampton
Postcode:
NN6 7AQ
Telephone:
Helpline: 03000 111 999 (from 7am until 11pm every day of the year)
General enquiries: 01788 510866 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Email:
help@fcn.org.uk
Website
The Farming Community Network website

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Notes:

Registered Charity number: 1095919


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14/09/2023
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