Tackling Rural Poverty

Tackling Rural Poverty in Derbyshire

Despite its idyllic image, living in a rural area is not without its challenges. Before the arrival of COVID-19, there were pockets of isolation and deprivation within the rural communities of Derbyshire. With service development often focused on urban areas, limited development of affordable housing, poor transport links and reduced access to jobs and training, rural disadvantage places an additional strain on our most vulnerable and low-income groups. COVID-19 has both highlighted and exacerbated the issues facing many of Derbyshire's rural residents.

Working in partnership with public, private and voluntary organisations, Rural Action Derbyshire is helping to address the disadvantages that many Derbyshire residents are facing.

Our current areas of work are focused on:

• Promoting financial inclusion and financial capability
• Addressing food insecurity
• Addressing fuel insecurity
• Finding ways to reach and support vulnerable people in isolated communities

Please click the following links for more information:

Derbyshire Foodbanks

Fuel Insecurity - advice and support 

Derbyshire agencies offering support with benefit claims and enquiries

You can also find useful information on our

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If you would like more information about our Rural Poverty work, please contact Jo Peck:

email [email protected]