rural isolation

SPAR NI gives £10k to charity combating loneliness amongst older farmers

N.Ireland

SPAR NI gives £10k to charity combating loneliness amongst older farmers

SPAR Northern Ireland has crowned the charity, Plough On as the top prize winner of this year's Community Cashback Grant.

NI agriculture minister launches £2.2m rural grant

N.Ireland

NI agriculture minister launches £2.2m rural grant

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a £2.2 million capital grant for rural areas.

Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness

N.Ireland

Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness

An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based...

Scottish govt allocates £3.8m to tackle social isolation and loneliness

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Scottish govt allocates £3.8m to tackle social isolation and loneliness

The Scottish government has allocated £3.8 million to a new fund that aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness.

Rural isolation key theme for NI’s ‘Uniting Opportunities’ programme

N.Ireland

Rural isolation key theme for NI’s ‘Uniting Opportunities’ programme

Rural isolation is to be one of seven core issues tackled as part of a new wave of Northern Ireland's new 'Uniting Opportunities' programme.