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Unlock the benefits of a Rural Policy Group membership
Investing in sustainable food systems transformation is a strategic move for your business, your professional development and your earning potential. Rural Policy Group offers tailored memberships for individuals and businesses right through the agrifood value chain to align with your personal ambitions. Choosing the right package for you and your organisation couldn’t be easier.
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Rural Policy Group for business, for policy and for education
Whatever your goals, Rural Policy Group has the perfect membership package for businesspeople, educators and policymakers throughout the agrifood supply chain and allied sectors.
From individual memberships giving you exclusive access to a wide range of events where you’ll form meaningful new connections and memberships designed by educators for educators which confer maximum student benefit, to partnerships for organisations which seek greater engagement in shaping the policy landscape and the elite Food 100 Club for the most influential and innovative individuals and organisations in the British food industry.
Individual Member
- Connect with food and farming industry professionals at exclusive events
- Bring a friend or colleague FREE to networking events
- Be first to secure your spot at open events and seminars with priority access
- Gain industry insight from the monthly newsletter
- Participate in surveys and research to feed into policy decisions
- Explore specific interests with membership of Virtual Clusters
- Be inspired by influential leaders and change-makers on our monthly podcast
- Take away valuable actionable intelligence to refine your business strategy
- Automatically become a member of our Parliamentary groups and committees
- Access CPD-accredited learning at a preferential rate
Pricing: £250
Education Member
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- Individual Member benefits plus…
- Up to 5 staff memberships (same email suffix)
- Up to 50 student memberships (same email suffix)
- Additional memberships can be purchased for a nominal fee
- Student engagement with leading voices in the food industry
- Next Gen events designed to support learning and business skills development
- Visibility, profile and PR opportunities for your people and brand
- Membership of Virtual Clusters for educators and students
- Consideration for inclusion in the Food 100 Club
- Shape policy on land-based education and careers
Pricing: £500
Business Member
- Individual Member benefits plus…
- Up to 5 people within your organisation (same email suffix)
- Additional memberships can be purchased for a nominal fee
- Membership of Virtual Clusters aimed at your business niche and interests
- Visibility, profile and PR opportunities for your people and brand
- Consideration for inclusion in the Food 100 Club
- Access CPD at the members rate for anyone in your organisation
Pricing: £1000
Policy Partner
Policy Partnerships are best suited to individuals and organisations who enjoy working with parliamentary partners in Westminster and Whitehall to shape a policy environment which champions British agriculture, food and farming.
Policy Partners receive the full compliment of Business or Education Member benefits as well as valuable additional benefits which support your desire to drive change in the food system.
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- Up to 10 individual memberships for your organisation (same email suffix)
- Additional memberships available for a nominal fee
- Higher guest allocation for events
- Enjoy a broader range of promotional opportunities for your brand
- Inclusion in the full Parliamentary outreach programme of events and briefings
- Editorial input into briefing papers and reports
- Guaranteed membership of the Food 100 Club
- A selection of Tailored to You activities which support your mission
- Policy Partnerships are limited and guarantee category exclusivity
Pricing guide: £5,000
Patron
Patrons are provided with our most comprehensive package of benefits and they are limited to just four per year. This allows us to give each Patron enhanced brand visibility and business development opportunities; enhancements which support your position as a thought leader in the industry and a dynamic advocate for sustainable food systems.
Patrons receive the full compliment of benefits provided by Rural Policy Group memberships, plus:
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- Up to 20 individual memberships for your staff (same email suffix)
- A comprehensive suite of Tailored to You activations
- Synchronise Tailored to You activity with your marketing & business development plans
- Naming rights to your Tailored to You events
- Establish a Virtual Cluster to support your aims and inspire, connect and learn with peers
- Highest guest allocations for events
- Enhanced brand profile across all mediums and platforms
- A personal web page on ruralpolicygroup.com
- PR campaign announcing our partnership
- Category exclusivity guaranteed within the Patron tier
- No additional entry fees for chargeable events for you or your guests
- Patrons are granted the first opportunity to renew their patronages before they are made available to other parties.
Pricing guide: £10,000
Bespoke your Rural Policy Group Community
Tailored to You
Rural Policy Group can work with your organisation to amplify your voice and brand, supporting you on your mission to make a positive impact on the food we eat.
Packages are entirely individual. Please email to discuss how we can help: katie@ruralpolicygroup.com
Food 100 Club
A bespoke networking group for 100 of the most impactful and innovative British food businesses and individuals. Connect digitally and in-person to harness your personal and collective power for change.
Please email to enquire about membership and fees: katie@ruralpolicygroup.com
Virtual Clusters
Join special interest groups where you can meet like-minded individuals who share your passions.
Connect digitally to exchange ideas and inspire progress.
Free to all Members
To activate your membership and start enjoying your exclusive benefits, please complete the registration form below.
Not sure which membership package is the best fit? We’re here to help. For those looking to play a more prominent role in shaping policy and the future of the food industry, our Policy Partner and Patron tiers offer enhanced opportunities for influence and visibility.
To discuss your options or learn more about these tiers, please contact our Executive Director Katie at katie@ruralpolicygroup.com – she’ll be happy to arrange a conversation at your convenience.
Rural Policy Group has entered into a data sharing agreement with its partners and sponsors. They have been carefully selected to add value to our members and audiences through the provision of sector-specific expertise. Their contribution enables us to continue providing business support and amplifies our voice when lobbying for a more financially and environmentally sustainable agriculture, food and farming sector. If you would prefer to opt out of receiving communications from our partners, please email katie@ruralpolicygroup.com