With so many Funeral Notices being added to the site each and every day, we come across so many different charities that people want to raise money for in memory of a loved one. A lot of them are the big charities that we are used to seeing regularly, but then there are some that come along that we would have never thought about, and shining a spotlight on these lesser known charities has become a way in which we can make sure more people learn about them.
One example of a charity that we may never have come across otherwise is the Farming Community Network. The families and friends of both Lionel George Bagg and Tony Edmunds raised fantastic amounts of money for this charity, so we thought we would take a closer look at who they are.
Who are The Farming Community Network and what do they do?
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a charity and voluntary organisation that supports farmers and their families through difficult times. This could be something large scale like bad weather conditions affecting your crops, or something on a smaller scale like the loneliness felt when working on a farm by yourself for days on end. Whether your animals are affected by disease, or your relationship is affected by the stress of running a farm, then the FCN are there for you.
For anyone in the farming community who is struggling, whether it is professionally or personally, you can call their Helpline every day of the year and speak to someone who understands farming life.
For a little more information on how the FCN can help, take a look at this short video:
If you want to get involved with the FCN, then visit their website and consider volunteering or fundraising. If you would like to raise money in memory of a loved one, then make sure you speak to your funeral director who will be able to arrange this for you.
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