Rural Action Derbyshire

21/10/2026

🏡 Rural poverty doesn't always look like poverty.

Today's inflation figures have highlighted rising fuel prices. But here in rural Derbyshire, the impact goes far beyond filling up the car.

🚗 Driving is often essential, not optional.
🔥 Many homes rely on expensive heating oil or LPG.
🛒 Accessing affordable food can mean a long journey.
❤️ And our local charities and volunteers are facing rising costs just when communities need them most.

Living in a beautiful village doesn't mean life is affordable. Behind the picture-postcard scenery, many households are making difficult choices about heating, food and travel.

At Rural Action Derbyshire, we know that where you live can make a real difference to what it costs to live.

Rural poverty is real. It's often hidden. And it deserves to be seen.

13/10/2026

BBC Radio Derby is looking to hear from people who use heating oil and have been affected by rising prices in recent months.

Do you rely on heating oil to heat your home? Have recent price increases had an impact on you or your household?

BBC Radio Derby is keen to speak to Derbyshire residents about their experiences. If you'd be willing to take part in an interview, please get in touch with us at Rural Action Derbyshire:

📧 [email protected]
📞 01629 592970

Please share with friends, family and neighbours who may be interested in taking part.

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Mental health matters to all of us. More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, highlighting just how important it is to talk, listen and seek support when it's needed.

If you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply finding things hard to cope with, help is available. The Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2).

You are not alone. 💚

Find out more: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/helpline-and-support-service

08/10/2026

When someone controls who you see, what you do, or how you feel about yourself, that's not love. Its coercive control.

This October, and every month, The Willow Project is raising awareness of domestic abuse. In rural communities, isolation can make it harder for victim-survivors to recognise abuse, seek support, and access help. Research shows that people experiencing abuse in rural areas can take up to 25% longer to get the support they need.

Awareness saves lives. Understanding the signs is the first step.

04/10/2026

We had a lovely day yesterday at the High Peak Together Health & Wellbeing Event in Glossop. 💚

It was great to meet local people, chat to some brilliant organisations and share a little bit about what Rural Action Derbyshire does across our rural communities.

Lots of great conversations, connections and ideas and a really lovely reminder of just how much is happening across the High Peak.

Thanks to High Peak CVS for bringing everyone together! The lunch bag was much appreciated too!🫶🏼

04/10/2026

Could you help shape the future of rural Derbyshire? 🌿

We're looking for people interested in becoming a Trustee at Rural Action Derbyshire.

No previous board experience is needed, just a passion for rural communities, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to share your insight and judgement.

The role involves attending 4 Board meetings a year, preparing for discussions, and helping guide our strategy and champion rural voices across Derbyshire. It's a manageable commitment that can make a real difference.

Find out more: https://ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/join-our-team/

01/10/2026

https://uk.radio.net/podcast/scam-secrets

30/09/2026

"Mum sent them £140,000."

This BBC story is a really powerful reminder that scams don't just happen to "other people".

This is exactly why scams awareness matters, particularly in rural communities, where isolation can make people more vulnerable to fraud and less likely to have someone close by who notices a change.

Worth a read 👇
And perhaps a reminder to check in with someone you care about. ❤️

“Mum sent them £140,000.” This BBC story is a really powerful reminder that scams don’t just happen to “other people”. This is exactly why scams awareness matters, particularly in rural communities, where isolation can make people more vulnerable to fraud and less likely to have someone c...

30/09/2026

Looking for ways to make your food budget go further without compromising on healthy meals? 🍎🥕💷

We've shared a fantastic free resource from Veg Power packed with practical tips on saving money on your food shop, reducing waste, batch cooking, making meals go further and discovering affordable, nutritious ingredients.

Whether you're feeding a family or simply looking to stretch your budget, there's something here for everyone.

👉 Read our latest blog and discover simple ways to Eat Well for Less:

🔗 https://ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/eat-well-for-less/

29/09/2026

💷✅ The average member of RAD's Community Oil Buying Scheme has saved over £70 per order.

By buying together, our members have benefited from prices almost 10% lower than market benchmarks, proving that collective buying can make a real difference when energy costs are under pressure.

As winter approaches, every pound saved counts. ❄️

https://ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/heating-oil/