Building Capacity of Rural Communities

Capacity Building support is provided through the Rural Community Network (RCN) and 12 Rural Support Networks (RSNs) for community development based activities in rural areas throughout Northern Ireland.  

The ongoing focus has been on how to support community development practice through reflection, training and the development of new approaches focused on the needs of the communities.

The RCN and RSNs will provide rural people with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to help them to contribute to their changing community. With the full infrastructure of the RSNs in position, rural communities are well placed to sustain vibrant communities for the foreseeable future.

If you would like to find out more about the RCN and in particular the work of your local RSN and how it could assist your rural community you should contact:

Rural Community Network (NI)
38a Oldtown Street
Cookstown
Co Tyrone
BT80 8EF

Tel: 028 8676 6670
Fax: 028 8676 6006
e-mail: rcn@ruralcommunitynetwork.org
Website: www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org