The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is launching a new five year plan called Vision:2023 to help shape the future of the largest rural youth organisation in the UK.
NFYFC wants to bring the 86-year-old organisation up to date and provide a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of rural young people today and in the future.
The Federation, which began in 1932, has launched a survey to kick-start the process and is inviting all of its members to share what they value about being a member.
Throughout the 2018-19 membership year, the organisation will be releasing more surveys and holding focus groups to gather feedback to take the organisation forward.
NFYFC president Charlotte Smith said: “The programme of events and activities at NFYFC has altered very little in the last 80 years but yet society and rural young people’s needs have changed dramatically.
“Now is the time to look to the future and Vision:2023 promises to be an exciting development for an organisation that plans to be around for the next 80 years and more.”
NFYFC will make incremental changes on their Vision:2023 journey, consulting members at each stage.
The first survey has been launched and YFC members are encouraged to share their views online.
NFYFC Chair of Council Lynsey Martin said: “This isn’t about forgetting the Federation’s heritage – no one can deny the incredible history NFYFC has – but this is a vision to improve this organisation and make it more relevant in today’s society.
“We need all YFC members to engage in this process as their voices are vital to make the right changes happen.”
The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FVCD2Q5 and YFC members will have until 19 September to complete the survey.
