Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Their practical advice, guidance and support continue to make a huge difference to many in the farming community.

Your current focus may be on keeping your business on track and dealing with the issues it faces, but you shouldn’t lose sight of your personal needs or those of your family.

Home and hardship grants for farming families in England and Wales.

Pastoral and practical support, available all year round from 7:00am to 11:00pm.

Helpline: 0300 011 1999

Financial support for farming families, available 24 hours a day.

Helpline: 0800 188 4444

Financial support for people in Scottish agriculture, available 24 hours a day.

Helpline: 0808 123 4555

Mental health support for the agricultural sector in Wales.

Helpline: 0800 587 4262

National mental health charity.

Mental health charity available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Helpline: 116 123

Mental health support and counselling in rural areas, available Monday–Friday between 10:00am and 1:00pm.

Helpline: 0300 323 0400 

Support for business or personal concerns, available all year.

Farm safety support for young farmers.

Help for farmers whose feed or bedding supply has been disrupted by extreme weather.

Helpline: 01926 620135