FCN is a UK network of groups of volunteers drawn from the farming community and rural churches. FCN volunteers are there to ‘walk with’ and support farming people and families as they seek to resolve their problems, whatever they may be.
FCN began its work in 1995 as a partnership between the Arthur Rank Centre and the Agricultural Christian Fellowship, as a response to the high suicide level among farmers. FCN is a registered charity providing pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems which relate to both the farm household and the farm business.
FCN runs a national confidential helpline from 7am to 11pm every day of the year, staffed by a team of volunteers. Talking with someone who understands farming but is not directly involved in their situation can be a real support and, when appropriate, callers are offered a visit from an FCN volunteer.
FCN is part of the Farming Help partnership of national charities working in the farming community, together providing a wide range of complementary support.
FCN Case-work Evaluation Summary for 2006
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Click here for the Farm Crisis Network website.
