National Lottery Community Fund
Rural Workers Project
Mind Monmouthshire has been successful in receiving a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for an innovative Rural Workers Project, the only one of its kind in Wales. The project supports those in the farming community and allied industries in a wide range issues. Referrals can be made directly to the project.
What’s keeping you awake?
Workload?
Isolation?
Regulations?
Money worries?
Doubts?
Paperwork?
Health?
Family life?
The future?
Mind Monmouthshire Rural Workers Project can help. Our experienced team are ready to offer farming and rural workers focused practical and confidential support to you. Don't cope alone.
How we can help
We offer regular face to face appointments at a place of your choice to:
Talk to someone, be listened to
Support you to interact with other professional bodies e.g, Family Services and Farming Network Services
Liaise with other agencies and assist with paperwork
Assistance to apply for benefits
Support to attend meetings and make phone calls
Help to apply for grants
A listening ear with an understanding of farming and rural pressures
Opportunity to develop better coping strategies
Access to counselling services
Advocacy
Knowledge of the farming sector and support available through grants and agencies
Our service is open ended and driven by the individual. It's discreet and confidential.
Come and see us
We're at the Rural Support Centre based at Raglan Livestock Market.
Every Monday & Wednesday
9am-2pm
RWP Events Calendar 2023
April
Border county Steam rally
Monmouth
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th
August
Chepstow Show
Saturday 12th
Gazebo
May
Royal Welsh Showground
Small holding event
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st
September
Usk Show
Saturday 9th
Gazebo
June
Pandy Show
Sunday 25th
gazebo
July
Royal Welsh Show
Monday 24th - Thursday 27th
Vintage Auction Pandy
Saturday 1st
November
Royal Welsh Winter Fayre
Monday 27th - Tuesday 28th
Who is eligible?
If you live in Monmouthshire and work in the rural or farming community, you will be eligible for support. This includes:
Farmers and farm contract workers
Livestock management or movement
Agricultural services
Forestry services
Fisheries workers
Equestrian services
Small holdings
Animal welfare workers
Food production workers
Families of the above
Get in touch.
Please don't cope alone. Get in touch by using our contact form or calling 01873 858 275 for more information.