But life in the countryside can be challenging. Hardworking family farms and rural communities face social, environmental and economic pressures that threaten the livelihoods they love.
They shouldn't have to face these challenges alone.

That's why HM King Charles III founded The Royal Countryside Fund back in 2010 – to recognise the real challenges that come with rural life and do something about it. They know that change can happen because they see it every day. And it starts with real people with local knowledge, passed down through generations. By working alongside farming families and rural communities, they can truly understand their individual needs and shape their support to match. Through locally based programmes across the four UK nations, they help farming families discover achievable ways to build more financially and environmentally resilient farms — now, and for generations to come. They also empower rural communities — combining their ideas with funding and guidance to grow community-led projects that will stand the test of time. So far, they've supported over 5,000 farming families, and invested more than £12.7 million in more than 550 rural community-led projects.

Bringing people together is at the heart of everything they do. They know that when local people, places, and partners join forces, incredible things happen. The Royal Countryside Fund is committed to being the go-to partner for farming families, rural communities, and everyone who values the vital role they play in shaping the future of the countryside.

When the countryside thrives, we all do.

At Denhay, we’re proud to support The Royal Countryside Fund* and their vital work with farmers across the UK. We are committed to making a minimum donation of £25,000 each year which would not be possible without you.

royalcountrysidefund.org.uk

*charity number 1136077 and SC048055