Farming Helplines
Addington Fund
Our mission is to help farming families like yours in times of need. As a specialist farming and rural charity, we provide disaster relief and houses for families in England and Wales who must leave the industry and therefore their home, through no fault of their own.
Website: https://www.addingtonfund.org.uk/
AHDB
From money matters to mental health, help is at hand. When faced with challenges, it’s reassuring to know that there are a number of resources you can access and charities that you can lean on. Their practical advice, guidance and support continue to make a huge difference to many in the farming community
Website: https://ahdb.org.uk/support-for-farmers
DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation is a Welsh mental health charity to support those in agriculture and rural communities with mental health problems.
Telephone: 0800 587 4262
Text: 07860 048799
Email: contact@thedpjfoundation.com
Website: https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/
The Farming Community Network (FCN)
We are a voluntary organisation & charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community.
To talk to a sympathetic person who understands farmers and rural life, call:
Helpline: 03000 111 999
Calls will be answered in person from 7am-11pm every day of the year.
Email: help@fcn.org.uk
Website: http://www.fcn.org.uk/
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Farming Help
Struggling and not sure where to turn? Times can get hard for everyone, but help is at hand. Through just one phone call, farmers in need can access free, impartial and confidential support from all three charities.
Call 03000 111 999
Helpline open 7am-11pm every day of the year
Helpline operated by FCN
The Farming Help partnership is a collaboration between The Addington Fund, The Farming Community Network and Forage Aid and is supported by The Prince’s Countryside Fund.
Website: https://www.farminghelp.co.uk/
FarmWell Wales
FarmWell Wales provides Welsh farmers with the most up-to-date information and details of support services. This can help them and their businesses stay resilient through times of change and volatility.
Website: https://farmwell.wales/
https://farmwell.org.uk/additional-support-contacts/
Mind
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The charity campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Free to anyone in the UK and Channel islands. Our support line is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
Talk to us if:
- You want a safe and confidential place to talk openly about your feelings
- You want someone to listen to you and help you to find the right steps to take for your mental health
- You're looking for emotional support for your mental health and wellbeing
We are not a crisis service. If you're in crisis, visit our crisis helplines page.
Helpline: 0300 102 1234 (9am - 6pm Mon to Fri)
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Legal line: 0300 466 6463
We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Our Legal line offers legal information and general advice on mental health related law in England and Wales.
Email: legal@mind.org.uk
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)
the charity at the heart of farming, providing expert mental health and wellbeing support, as well as financial, emotional and practical help to farming people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Telephone: 0800 188 4444
Email: help@rabi.org.uk
Website: https://rabi.org.uk/
Samaritans
You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Telephone: 116 123
Ffôn (Iaith Cymraeg): 0808 164 0123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Tir Dewi
We provide support to farmers and their family who are struggling and going through difficult times. Whatever the problem, issue, concern, or worry we will do all that we can to support you. We also work closely with other organisations which we can contact on your behalf, all the while supporting you to the point you feel that you no longer need that support.
Telephone: 0800 121 47 22
Website: https://tirdewi.co.uk/
The Yana Project
The YANA Project provides confidential support, mental health awareness and funding for counselling for those in farming and rural trades in Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcestershire and has compiled, published and funded a directory of regional support groups and key national charities which can specifically help those in the rural communities.