How do I sign up to the Charter ?
To sign up to the Charter your business should commit to take action which would have a positive impact economically, socially, or environmentally in a rural area or inspire other businesses to also commit to the Charter. There are many different types and levels of activity that your business can choose from. You can select an option from the menu on the Application Form or specify any other relevant activity you plan to undertake.
Membership of the Rural Charter as a Business Champion is an annual commitment.
The EMRAF Charter Committee is responsible for monitoring that your commitments have been fulfilled.
Around November, we will invite you to demonstrate how you have completed the
actions you committed yourself to. Comments received from
individuals and organisations related to your organisation’s commitment to the
Rural Charter and Rural Charter Activity will be taken into account.
Businesses successfully completing their actions will receive a
Rural
Champions Certificate at an annual awards event which will showcase good business practice.
Application process
STEP 1
To apply for Charter membership, please fill out the online Application form. You can also receive an application form by sending an expression of interest to the Rural Affairs Co-Ordinator at charter@ruralaffairs.org.uk
The Rural Affairs Co-ordinator is available to advise you on your application.
STEP 2
After filling out the online application form or returning the application form by post you will receive a Confirmation of Receipt. This message will include a time-line for the completion of the application procedure as well as any questions that may remain to clarify the information provided on the application form.
STEP 3
Once we have checked and registered your application you will receive a welcome pack and access to the use of the Rural Charter logo.
Also, we will contact you to discuss arrangements for publicity related to your charter membership.
Please click here for the on-line Application Form 
