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For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

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We are the countryside charity

We value the English countryside for its beauty, diversity and tranquillity. We’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

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We want to connect people to the countryside, wherever they live.

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Farming

North and East Yorkshire

Riverford’s Fair to Farmers Charter: A Call for Supermarket Support

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Community

North and East Yorkshire

North and East Yorkshire’s Best Churchyard 2023

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Climate emergency

North and East Yorkshire

Advocating for Renewable Energy

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Community

North and East Yorkshire

Announcing Our 2022-2023 Monthly Photography Competition Winner!

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Climate emergency

North and East Yorkshire

Turning Controversy into Clean Energy: Yorkshire Fracking Site Transformed

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Community

North and East Yorkshire

Help us object to a housing proposal at Hurgill Stables, Richmond.

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Renewable energy

North and East Yorkshire

Putting solar panels on rooftops can generate the clean electricity we need

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Renewable energy

North and East Yorkshire

Solar energy and our countryside

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Competitions

North and East Yorkshire’s Best Churchyard Competition 2023

North and East Yorkshire’s Best Churchyard Competition

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Social Media Photo Competition 2022/2023

Social Media Cover Photo Competition 2022 – 2023

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School writing competition 2023-2024

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