Rural Support
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Provides a confidential support line for farmers across Northern Ireland. The support line number is 0800 138 1678. Promoting and coordinating Social Farming.
Cookstown
Joined August 2011
Our Plough On Groups have went global thanks to the support of @TheIrelandFunds as this initiative has recently featured in their USA Newsletter - take a nosy for yourself:
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Our Harvest of Hope campaign is coming to an end but there’s still time to make a difference! Every donation helps us continue supporting farmers & their families providing practical help, emotional support & hope for the future. 👉Donate today:
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Sow gratitude this autumn. Reap resilience for farming families. As the fields are gathered in and we give thanks for the harvest, many farming families across Northern Ireland are carrying unseen...
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The Farm Families Health Checks Van will be at the following locations in November🚑Put your health first this Winter and get checked out by a friendly, fully qualified nurse. You don't need to pre-book and the team dont mind the dirty wellies - sign of a hard working farmer!
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We are delighted to announce that we recently received £1500 from Ballinrees Community Association who held a tractor run in aid of Rural Support. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this fundraiser as you have helped to support & sustain the farming community across NI🙂
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Our Mental Health Awareness Training is ideal for vets, meal merchants, agri insurance providers, farm liaison officers & bank tellers. For more info or to book your place on a workshop please call 028 8686 0040 or email farmsupport@ruralsupport.org.uk
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This November, Rural Support are delivering vital Mental Health Awareness Training at various locations across Northern Ireland; warning that such initiatives could literally save lives. Farmers and...
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Our Harvest of Hope campaign helps sow the seeds of real change for the farming community. Every donation provides vital support for farmers & their families facing financial hardship, mental health challenges or personal crisis. 👉 Donate Today: https://t.co/Y8dXnKJ4QW
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We’re proud to announce that we've been recognised with 2 awards at the @HelplinesUK Partnership Conference-Staff Wellbeing Support Award & the Employee of the Year Award. These honours reflect our ongoing commitment to staff wellbeing & the incredible dedication of our team😍
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We have a new Finance Manager Sam Booysen who has over 25yrs experience. Sams love of structure & organisation will be a breath of fresh air for the charity & help it grow & develop financially - welcome to the team💓
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When you look after yourself you’re looking after your farm, your family & your business. Farm In Mind https://t.co/N96VKIc7Pz has an array of support tools to help you mange your stress levels & signpost you to other avenues of help & support. Take control of your health now!
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FarmInMind is an initiative to help local Northern Ireland farmers . This website is designed to help identify the sources and levels of stress in daily farming life – and, importantly, direct...
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We shine a light on the resilience of our farming community while offering vital support during a time of reflection, transition & preparation for the winter months. This is more than a fundraising campaign, it’s about showing solidarity with the people who put food on our tables
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We awknowledge the hard work & dedication of Primrose Cottage Farm for achieving the Social Farming Standards award🌟This is in recognition of a person-centred service, a place for all & a safe farm environment🚜Well done to Anne & Norman & thanks for your ongoing commitment😊
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Glebe Farm Shop are launching a new Coffee Barn & they are inviting you along 📅14th Nov 2025 📍6pm - 9pm Bring your friends & family & them for an evening of local stallholders, mulled wine, mince pies, festive singing & plenty of Christmas sparkle. All in aid of Rural Support😍
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Derrynoose Plough On gathered to enjoy each other's company & share a meal together. Afterwards storyteller Stehen Ohara captivated the group with tales of how the farmers lived in years gone by, recalling the days of oil lamps, tin baths & simpler times @IrelandFundsGB
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Stay connected to the heartbeat of our countryside. Every month our Farm Support Newsletter brings you uplifting stories from farming families, practical wellbeing tips, event updates &ways you can help support our farming communities👉 Sign up today marketing@ruralsupport.org.uk
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As the fields are gathered & the seasons turn, we’re reminded that every harvest is more than crops — it’s a symbol of resilience, community & care. Join us in sowing seeds of support & reaping a harvest of hope this season🌻 👉 Donate Today - thank you: https://t.co/Y8dXnKIx1o
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Workshops: •Monday 17th Nov: Cookstown Enterprise Centre •Tuesday 18th Nov: Ballymena North Business Centre •Wednesday 26th Nov: Banbridge Enterprise Centre •Thursday 27th Nov: Omagh Enterprise Centre ☎️02886760040 📧farmsupport@ruralsupport.org.uk https://t.co/EDuXZncRwe
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We are delighted to attend this upcoming Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Ballinamallard Primary School on 19th Nov at 6.30pm🤠This is a fantastic opportuinity to hear from various community groups who all share a common goal of helping & supporting our rural communities across NI🚜
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We are attending the Helpline Awards 2025 this thursday & we are delighted to share we have been shortlisted for the following 2 awards: •Staff Wellbeing Support Award •Employee of The Year Award – Melissa Wylie Fingers crossed for our team😚
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Our farming families face challenges that don’t end when the fields are bare - but together we can make sure hope never runs out💛Every donation helps provide vital support, care & encouragement for those who need it most.👉 https://t.co/Y8dXnKIx1o
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Did you know that Rural Support is celebrating 10yrs of Social Farming in NI? This fantastic milestone was recently celebrated during our Social Farming Awareness Week & was marked by a visit from @daera_ni Minister Muir & @publichealthni Minister Nesbitt
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Rural Support recently celebrated a successful Social Farming Awareness Week with events taking place across a range of social farms in Northern Ireland. During the week, current and potential...
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