Fermanagh Rural Community Network (FRCN) is the local Rural Support Network for County Fermanagh.
FRCN was formed in 1993 and is a company limited by guarantee and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) and are recognised as a Charity by HMRC.
FRCN is a membership based organisation with a voluntary Board of Directors made up of representatives nominated and elected by rural community groups from each of the four geographical areas of County Fermanagh. They constantly work to ensure that the Board of Directors is both representative and cross community in make up.
Full network membership is open to all Rural Community Development Organisations and Affiliated Membership is open to all other community and voluntary groups.
FRCN currently has a network of over 200+ Full and Affiliated members.
Our Mission
To provide practical support and guidance, information, signposting and networking opportunities for member groups, through our staff, resource centre, and network services and programmes.
To work with rural community groups and assist in developing sustainable rural communities.
Our Aims
1. Empowering the voice of rural communities.
2. Championing excellence in community development practice.
3. Promoting health and wellbeing & addressing health Inequalities within our communities.
4. Developing civic leadership in rural communities through a community development approach.
5. Promoting the sustainable development of rural communities.
6. Actively working towards a equitable and peaceful society.