Fortus, Brittons and Cundalls to stage event in Malton

Local experts from Fortus, Brittons and Cundalls are coming together to support farmers and rural enterprises at Financial clarity for rural businesses, a free event designed to give practical financial advice to those at the heart of the rural economy.

The event on Tuesday March 17 at 6.30pm will focus on helping rural business owners better understand their finances, improve cash flow, and make more confident decisions at a time when many farmers and rural enterprises are facing increasing financial and personal pressures.

Organisers say the event is about collaboration and community, with local professionals volunteering their time to ensure farmers and rural entrepreneurs can access clear, practical guidance tailored to their circumstances.

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Simon Britton, an agricultural consultant who is collaborating with Fortus on the event, said: “Farming and rural businesses are the backbone of our local economy.

“This event is about local businesses coming together to support farmers and rural entrepreneurs, giving them the financial clarity they need to protect their livelihoods and plan for the future.”

Matty Lewis of the Fortus Foundation will also be attending the event (Image: David Harrison)

Attendees will receive free, accessible advice on understanding where money is really being made or lost, improving resilience and long-term profitability, managing cash flow and financial uncertainty, plus asking the right questions of advisers and lenders

Among those attending the event at Malton and Norton RUFC, Old Malton Road will be Matty Lewis from the Fortus Foundation, who will be supporting the event following the Foundation’s recent funding of a local rural economy project. The foundation has been working HelloHope, delivering suicide prevention workshops and engagement within the farming community.

Organisers say the inclusion of the Fortus Foundation highlights the importance of addressing both the financial and personal wellbeing challenges faced by farmers and rural business owners.

The session is aimed at farmers, land-based businesses, rural SMEs and sole traders from across York, Malton, Scarborough and surrounding rural areas.

Fortus director and farmer Paul Dixon said: “Many rural business owners are experts at what they do, but don’t always have time to step back and analyse their finances.

 “This event creates a supportive space where they can get practical help and share experiences with others facing similar challenges.”

The event is free to attend but advance booking is required through Eventbrite or by directly contacting Damian Lythgoe: damian.lythgoe@fortus.co.uk or  07407828496