The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution - is a grant-making charity that provides confidential help to farming people in financial difficulty.

Support is offered to people of all ages and is tailored to meet individual needs. It includes, for example, advice on state benefits, payment of one-off or regular grants, replacement of essential household items, and funding for specialist equipment.

In addition to paying for relief farm staff and training to help people develop skills they can use to boost their income, the charity can also help with care home fees and home-help costs, and runs two residential homes.

To find out more visit www.rabi.org.uk or call R.A.B.I's confidential helpline 0808 281 9490.