Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

RABI funds individuals and families within the farming community who are in financial crisis, on low income, or affected by illness or disability. Support covers essential living costs, household items, disability aids, benefits advice, independent living, school expenses, winter fuel, and emotional wellbeing. The charity prioritises those with a substantial history of full-time agricultural work or forced retirement due to health issues, and savings below a certain level. Its funding is tailored to the unique challenges of rural life, offering practical and emotional assistance that helps people maintain independence and dignity.

Eligible applicants are individuals and families employed in agriculture, or their dependants, who are facing hardship. The charity prioritises those with a substantial history of full-time agricultural work, or those who have been forced to retire due to health issues, and who have savings below a certain level. There is no religious restriction, and support is available across England and Wales, with some schemes extending to Northern Ireland. RABI's approach is confidential and flexible, designed to meet each person's specific circumstances.

RABI does not fund organisations, projects, core costs, or unrestricted charity grants. Its support is exclusively for individuals and families, not for groups or institutions.

RABI provides direct financial and practical support to individuals, with a focus on holistic, personalised care. The charity works by invitation, as unsolicited applications are not accepted. Its funding style is flexible, covering a range of needs from essential living costs to emotional wellbeing, and it emphasises a confidential and tailored approach that understands the realities of farming life.