Lincolnshire Rural Support Network

Lincolnshire Rural Support Network Walking with Lincolnshire's Farming and Rural Community through Tough Times. LRSN provides pastoral

Who we are:

- We are a registered charity and operate throughout Lincolnshire.
- Most of our work is undertaken by our 33 volunteers across the county, who are all from an agricultural background.
- Our service is completely confidential and is funded entirely through LRSN’s own fundraising activities, which include events, grants, donations, legacies and sponsorship.
- We are well supported by

Patrons and the Board of Directors, who are committed to working to ensure our service meets the needs of Lincolnshire families and businesses, both now and in the future. What we offer:

- A Freephone helpline open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm – 0800 138 1710
- A casework, referral and signposting service delivered either in your home or business
- Practical solutions in partnership with a wide range of professionals and organisations
- Drop-in Advice Points in Louth Livestock Market and Spalding Auction.
- A Health Screening Service at Louth Livestock Market and Spalding Auction.
- Opportunities to influence rural and agricultural policy
- Volunteering opportunities

Patrons
Mr Toby Dennis – Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
Mrs Claire Birch – High Sheriff of Lincolnshire
Mrs Jane Hiles – Chairman of Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Lord John Taylor of Holbeach CBE ARAgS
Rev Bruce Thompson – Methodist Chairman, Lincoln and Grimsby District
Mr Francis Dymoke – Queen's Champion

Directors

Matt Phillips – Chairman
Della Armstrong – Vice Chairman
Charles Holt – Treasurer
Lisa Boileau – Company Secretary
Revd Canon Alan Robson MSc ARAgS – Agricultural Chaplain
Richard Alderson
Jane Chard
Revd Canon Andy Hawes SSC
Alex Godfrey
Sophie Dunn

Head of Charity
Amy Thomas

Health and Wellbeing Lead
Gilly Steel

Publicity and Administration
Alison Pratt and Sarah Poucher

Caseworker (South)
Lea Schofield

Health Screening Nurses
Heather Dawes
Rachel Carritt

Nurse Caseworker
Alison Stanswood

Registered Charity No: 1137678

Company Registration No: 07182183

Lead a charity that truly changes lives. Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) is seeking an exceptional new Chief E...
12/06/2026

Lead a charity that truly changes lives.

Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) is seeking an exceptional new Chief Executive Officer to lead the next chapter of our journey, supporting the agricultural and horticultural community across Lincolnshire.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity with real heart, strong community roots, and a clear purpose: ensuring no one in Lincolnshire’s rural community faces difficulty alone.

For over 25 years, LRSN has been a trusted lifeline, providing confidential, compassionate support to individuals and families facing crisis, isolation, and change. We are a listening organisation at our core, rooted in empathy, trust, and a deep understanding of rural life.

We are now looking for a professional, strategic CEO, who can build on this strong foundation; someone who will inspire people, strengthen partnerships, and lead with clarity and conviction in a changing world.

https://www.lrsn.co.uk/about-lrsn/join-our-team/

Welcome Revd Catherine 👋🏻, we’re looking forward to working alongside you and Revd Alan.
10/06/2026

Welcome Revd Catherine 👋🏻, we’re looking forward to working alongside you and Revd Alan.

Get your diaries out and make a note of the upcoming dates for the LRSN Welly Wednesdays. Join us at the Adam and Eve in...
09/06/2026

Get your diaries out and make a note of the upcoming dates for the LRSN Welly Wednesdays.

Join us at the Adam and Eve in Wragby on Wednesday 10 June for our last Welly Wednesday before we have a little break for harvest.

Welly Wednesdays will resume in September so before we all get too busy let’s make this month’s get together a great evening of conversation and laughter!

We’re so grateful to the team at Savills Lincoln for supporting LRSN this year, yesterday they took on another challenge...
06/06/2026

We’re so grateful to the team at Savills Lincoln for supporting LRSN this year, yesterday they took on another challenge to raise funds for us.

Meeting in the beautiful village of Tealby first thing Friday morning the team set off to walk 17 miles around the Wolds, mid morning they met up with a second team that were doing a slightly shorter but still equally impressive 11 miles.

Great effort guys, well done 👏🏻

If you would like to support the team’s effort you can donate on the link below 👇🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/page/savillslincoln?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

The LRSN nurses will available from 10am if you fancy popping in for a free health check or just a catch up with the tea...
06/06/2026

The LRSN nurses will available from 10am if you fancy popping in for a free health check or just a catch up with the team! See you there 👋🏻

This week marks Volunteers Week, we would like to celebrate and thank our team of 70 plus volunteers. Our volunteers giv...
03/06/2026

This week marks Volunteers Week, we would like to celebrate and thank our team of 70 plus volunteers.

Our volunteers give up their time and expertise to help support Lincolnshire’s agricultural and horticultural communities and allied industries 365 days a year.

Answering phones, assisting the nurses at the health hut, working with those in need of support and so much more. The wealth of experience and knowledge that our volunteers bring to the table in every aspect of the charity is phenomenal and we appreciate it every day.

Our grateful thanks go to every single LRSN volunteer 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Huge congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir what an achievement. A great platform on which to share the message ...
30/05/2026

Huge congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir what an achievement. A great platform on which to share the message about mental health in farming. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

THEY BLOODY DID IT!! 🤩 🍾

Fundraising Manager, Sarah managed to catch up with the team from Dalton Seeds today while they are out walking 26.2 mil...
29/05/2026

Fundraising Manager, Sarah managed to catch up with the team from Dalton Seeds today while they are out walking 26.2 miles along the beautiful Norfolk coast in aid of LRSN. They were 15 miles in at this point and were going strong 💪🏻

If you would like to support their fabulous efforts click the link below 👇🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/page/daltonseeds-01?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

On Friday four members of the Dalton Seeds team will be taking on a 26.2 mile hike along the Norfolk Coast in aid of LRS...
27/05/2026

On Friday four members of the Dalton Seeds team will be taking on a 26.2 mile hike along the Norfolk Coast in aid of LRSN. We’re so grateful to Maddie, Joseph, Lizzie and Monika for challenging themselves to raise funds for us, especially if this warm weather continues ☀️.
If you would like to support the team click the link below 👇🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/page/daltonseeds-01?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Address

C/o Lincolnshire Agricutlural Society, Lincolnshire Showground
Lincoln
LN22NA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

07738 741150

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lincolnshire Rural Support Network posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to Lincolnshire Rural Support Network:

Share