Current News
RSABI seeks two new Trustees
24 February 2021
We're recruiting for two people to join our charity's Board.
Farming Help Awareness Week - 22 - 26 February 2021
18 February 2021
From 22 to 26 February the five charities involved in the Farming Help alliance will be raising awareness of support available to the agricultural community.
Webinar on “Transforming Scottish Farming through Smart Sensor Farming”
12 February 2021
Tune into a free webinar on 24 February to find out about this project between SAOS, SmartRural, Nature Scotland and RSABI.
Charities zoom in to share over £8,000 funding support from SAMW
08 February 2021
RSABI is among charities to benefit from recent donations from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers.
Blackface Sheep Breeders’ Association Donate Considerable Amount to RSABI
29 January 2021
RSABI is among various charities to benefit from the sale of a quad bike donated by Suzuki to the Blackface Sheep Breeders’ Association.
RSABI appoints Chris McVey as new Welfare Manager
26 January 2021
Chris McVey has been appointed as our new Welfare Manager, replacing Mags Granger who will retire at the end of March.
RSABI appoints new Chair
15 December 2020
David Leggat MBE has been appointed as the new Chair of RSABI, following the recent retirement of Ewan Pate.
Farming podcast highlights importance of succession planning
14 December 2020
Our Chief Executive Nina Clancy is one of the guests on the latest OnFarm podcast.
Vintage tractor auction raises over £11,000 for RSABI
08 December 2020
A fully restored Massey Ferguson 135 auctioned to raise funds for RSABI has sold for £11,800.
Farming themed cards and books available from RSABI
23 November 2020
Visit our Christmas shop to order your charity Christmas cards and the brand new book "Farming is Still a Funny Business".
SAC Consulting Tour d'Office raises over £7,000
17 November 2020
Staff from SAC Consulting have raised over £7,000 for RSABI by walking, cycling and running nearly 10,000 miles in October.
Vintage tractor set to be auctioned for RSABI
03 November 2020
A full restored Massey Ferguson 135 will be auctioned from 16 to 23 November to raise funds for RSABI.
Islay farm's calendar raising funds for RSABI
27 October 2020
Coull Farm Islay are donating profits from their 2021 Charity Calendar to RSABI.
RSABI's #KeepTalking Campaign Wins Top PR Award
23 October 2020
Our #KeepTalking campaign has won the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists' PR Award 2020.
RSABI Welcomes Glenalmond as First Supporter Scheme School
20 October 2020
Glenalmond College has become the first ever school to sign up to our Supporter Scheme.
Take part in #Run1000 and raise funds for RSABI
19 October 2020
Teams from Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and the Rest of the World will be battling to win #Run1000 in January.
SAC Consulting staff take on Tour D'Office challenge to raise money for RSABI
02 October 2020
This October staff from SAC Consulting will walk, run and cycle almost 2000 miles to raise money for RSABI.
New Charity Book Set To be Farming Festive Favourite
17 September 2020
A new book of light-hearted farming stories, jokes and anecdotes is now available to pre-order.
New book on livestock entrepreneur John Swan to raise funds for RSABI
17 July 2020
Harrison & Hetherington, livestock auctioneers and valuers since 1890, is thrilled to announce the publication of a fascinating book on livestock entrepreneur, John Swan, with all profits to be donate
New campaign aims to increase regular support for RSABI
07 July 2020
We're launching a new campaign to attract 500 new businesses and individuals to our Supporter Scheme.
Farming Family Urge People to #KeepTalking
09 June 2020
A West Lothian farming family have chosen to speak openly about their experience of losing a member of their family to suicide, as part of a drive to raise awareness of mental health and the importanc
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust donate £50,000 to RSABI
21 May 2020
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has made donations totalling £739,000 across several national organisations, including RSABI.
National campaign to encourage farmers and crofters to #KeepTalking
20 May 2020
RSABI's new campaign is encouraging people in the agricultural community to make the time to talk to each other over the phone or online.
RSABI press up challenge raises funds for RSABI
19 May 2020
People across the country are doing 25 press ups for 25 days to raise awareness and funds for RSABI.
Downland network raises thousands for RSABI
01 May 2020
A national network of independent agricultural retailers, have raised a fantastic £3748.23 for RSABI.
Greatest Online Agricultural Show promises fun for all
27 April 2020
This virtual event is being held on 2 May 2020 in aid of RSABI, RABI, YANA, the DPJ Foundation and the Farming Community Network.
RSABI appoints Norette Ferns to communications role
24 April 2020
RSABI has appointed Norette Ferns as its new Communications and Marketing Officer.
Industry support sought for new charity farming tales book
16 April 2020
Do you have a funny farming story? Andrew Arbuckle is appealing for humorous memories and entertaining tales for a new book being published to raise funds for RSABI.
Take part in #shearisolation challenge
06 April 2020
Scene & Herd PR have launched a lockdown haircut challenge to raise money for RSABI, RHET and the Trussell Trust.
Richard Huxtable tribute
01 April 2020
A much-valued member of the RSABI team, Richard Huxtable, passed away recently.
About Us
Providing emotional, practical and financial support to individuals and their families across the agricultural sector including farming, crofting and growing.
By Post
RSABI
The Rural Centre
West Mains of Ingliston
Newbridge
EH28 8LT
Telephone: 0131-364-4205
Email: rsabi@rsabi.org.uk
Useful Links
RSABI Helpline - 0300 111 4166
The helpline is available every day of the year from 7am to 11pm.