Farm Resilience Programme 2025/26

Welcome to the Farm Resilience Programme. Thank you for taking the time to complete this sign-up form and baseline survey, which should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

This survey helps us understand your starting point so we can tailor support to your needs and measure how the programme benefits participating farmers. Your honest responses are invaluable — there are no right or wrong answers.

We are delighted that you have taken this opportunity to participate in the Farm Resilience Programme and access free support. We hope that you will find taking part in the programme both useful and enjoyable, and an opportunity to meet other local farmers.

We very much look forward to seeing you over the coming weeks.

The Royal Countryside Fund Team

Data Protection

Please note that your contact details will be held securely by your local programme coordinator and The Royal Countryside Fund for the duration of the programme. When the programme ends, your details will be held securely on The Royal Countryside Fund’s database. You will only be contacted for events and opportunities relating to the Farm Resilience Programme. If you would like your contact details removed after the duration of the Farm Resilience Programme, please contact: info@countrysidefund.org

Please see our privacy policy for information on how we use your data: https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/privacy-policy/.

Please complete one form per farm.

Fields marked with * are required

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Your responses will help us deliver a programme that truly meets your needs and demonstrates the difference it makes.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Farm Resilience Programme.

The Royal Countryside Fund team

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I have detailed understanding of my farm’s overall financial performance
I feel confident managing my farm's finances and business management (e.g., budgeting, cashflow, cost control, forecasting, succession planning etc)
I have a clear direction for how I want to manage and finance my farm business over the next 3-5 years
I know what I can change to improve my farm's profitability and financial resilience
I am well informed about policy changes and finance schemes I can access (e.g., SFI, BPS, ELMs, etc)

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I feel connected to my local farming community
I know where to find the right information and support when I need it
I have at least one trusted person/organisation I can go to for farm business advice
Farming is an isolated profession

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I feel optimistic about having a future in farming
My farm business can cope with setbacks/shocks
I feel in control of the future direction of my farm business

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I can see clearly the relationship between financial profitability and environmental farming practices
I have good knowledge and understanding of environmental farming practices (e.g., soil health, biodiversity, carbon capture etc).
I am sceptical about environmental farming practices
Environmental practice is important for the future of my farm
I am aware of environmental opportunities and schemes I can access to practically and financially benefit my farm business

Farm Resilience Programme 2025/26 - Sign up form

You and your farm

Financial and business management