Charleville show success shows spirit of volunteerism is alive and well

Volunteerism is the bedrock of rural communities striving to defend their services, culture, and way of life against threats from growing centralisation and urbanisation.

It is also the heartbeat of towns and villages as they work to develop their economies, hold on to their young people, and build a brighter future for all. They have made much progress but a lot work remains to be done to ensure the survival of many rural places.