Hampshire County Council has withdrawn its funding to support our role as secretariat to the Hampshire Rural Forum. However, we will continue to champion rural issues to support the VCSE sector.
HCC face continued financial pressure
You will no doubt be aware of the significant financial pressures that Hampshire County Council is facing, forcing them to make some difficult decisions. In a letter dated 17 July 2024, Emma Noyce, Assistant Director for Regeneration and Growth confirmed that HCC will no longer be able to continue to support the Hampshire Rural Forum through the funding of secretarial support.
Read the letter from HCC
Please read the full letter for more details. Funding will continue until the 31 October 2024 to allow members to discuss the way forward.
Hampshire Rural Forum – Funding Update July 2024
We will continue to champion rural issues
Action Hampshire will continue to champion rural issues and support organisations within the VCSE sector. We will demonstrate this commitment through our rural community development work. This includes supporting community-led planning, access to services for rural communities, community transport, digital connectivity and exclusion, social exclusion and loneliness.
Follow this link to learn more about how we support rural communities
