Children Encouraged to ‘Spring into Action’ for Rural Support

The charity, along with its CSR partner, Simple Power, is encouraging young children to take part to be in with a chance of winning a packed Easter chocolate hamper.

Rural Support Director, Jude McCann commented: “We are asking young competitors for their views  and reflections of life on the farm.  The Easter and Spring period, which can often be one of the busiest times of the year for farmers also brings longer days, longer hours and the end of the financial year.  This can also bring additional stress and we want all farming families and businesses to know assistance is available if needed through our confidential helpline - 0845 606 7 607.”

To enter the competition to win the special Easter Hamper, go to www.simplepower.co , download the activity sheet, design your ‘Easter on the Farm’ egg and send it to Rural Support, The Lodge, Loughry College, Cookstown, BT80 9AA by 10th April 2015.

Rural Support is a local charity committed to helping farming and rural communities across Northern Ireland. It provides support for farmers and rural families through the confidential helpline, 0845 606 7 607, offering a listening and signposting service. It deals with a range of issues including emotional distress, physical and mental health, farming paperwork and bureaucracy. The charity has also launched a project focusing on Financial Stress aimed at those experiencing debt or financial issues relating to the farm business.

Rural Support is working with its CSR partner wind energy company, Simple Power, on campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing in rural communities and farm families.  Simple Power works in partnership with farmers across Northern Ireland and is committed to an on-going partnership with the local charity, providing financial support alongside awareness-raising and fundraising activities.