Devon Churches Rural Forum

News and Recent Events


LEAP Local Energy Advice Programme

News release from DCC regarding help and advice available for people in fuel poverty


Grants for Farming in Devon

The LEADER REAL (Rural Enterprise and Local Livelihoods) Devon programme, which is being overseen by Devon County Council, is providing £1.2 million to boost the rural economy and generate new jobs. So far, £400,000 has been allocated in support of 17 businesses – and more applications are being sought.


Meeting with Jill Hopkinson

notes from our meeting with Jill Hopkinson - National Rural Officer C of E October 2017


National Launch of Crossing the Threshold Toolkit

Launched nationally in November 2017, the fully-revised and expanded Crossing the Threshold toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to managing a church building project.


Events, conferences, workshops

See our updated page here



DCRF Meeting 16th November

Link to all the papers and agenda for our next Devon Churches Rural Forum meeting on 16th November


Transforming Ageing

Applications can now be made for innovative new projects that help older people



Loneliness in older men in rural areas - Can you help?

Research Project to alleviate loneliness in older men in rural areas

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