We provide training, advice, guidance and practical support to our membership base and we articulate the voice of our membership at government policy level.
Rural Community Network
Rural Community Network is a regional voluntary membership based organisation supporting rural communities across Northern Ireland. RCN works with rural communities to address issues relating to poverty, inequality, community and good relations and strives to develop the capacity and skills of groups to articulate their voice at a policy influence level.
Read more about usWhat we do
Policy & Research
We work towards an ideal of ‘rural proofing’ policy to prevent the unintended consequences of service cuts and disinvestment in public sector resources having a cumulative and crippling effect on rural communities.
Community Relations
Good Relations and Peace Building is a key objective of the organisation in helping meet the needs of an increasingly multi-cultural and diverse rural community and is undertaken through community development values.
Training & Skills
RCN supports volunteers and workers in rural communities to develop their skills, knowledge and training to enhance good practice in relation to rural community development with a wide variety of courses available.
Become a Member
Community Groups / Individuals
£20Access to a separate RCN Members Only funding page within Facebook
Statutory Agencies
£200Access to our publications including Policy Link, and members' database
Latest News
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A New Script for Mental Health
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Tramway Tales Project
Tramway Tales Project By the Rural Housing Association
Rural Advisory Group Nominations
Rural Advisory Group Nominations information