The Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum is a network of about 250 Peak District residents and workers who are concerned to tackle the problems of hidden deprivation in the area. It was launched in June 1992 at a conference that endorsed a manifesto, which is available on request. The Forum is run by a group of about 60 active members who operate mainly through a system of working groups. PDRDF is open to anyone who supports its work and all are encouraged to become active.

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Peak District Affordable Housing Conference

Affordable housing remains one of the top issues for communities and statutory authorities across the Peak District. National and local government are keen to address the issue and we need to ensure that individuals, Parish Councils and groups within the communities across the Peak District are part of the debate.

The 'Peak District Affordable Housing Plan for Action' covers: Introduction;; Points for action;
; Next steps;; Sustainability;; Local context;; National context;; Answering our questions;
; Sharing information;; Building affordable housing;; Working in partnership;;
  Land use – multipurpose plans;; Not in my back yard;; Planning;; Settlement.

Amethyst Project - working with women in the Peak District - helping to set up group activities, training sessions and community enterprises.

Developing a sustainable network of contacts for local women and supporting them to develop solutions to their problems.

National Farmers Network - to help small rural farming families in England create a positive, sustainable future for themselves, and for future generations, by setting up a strong, community-led support network. The Network will empower individuals, reinvigorate communities and enable disparate and often remote farming communities to share knowledge and come together with a collective voice. An interactive website will act as the focus for the Network.   >> MORE DETAILS