The Rural Stress Information Network (RSIN) acts as DEFRA’s agent in administering the Rural Stress Action Plan. Separately, they receive funding for projects under the plan. The following table sets out the amounts in 2005-07.
Project (£) Administration (£) 2005-06 36,697 16,436 2006-07 10,000 2,745
In addition, RSIN received £20,000 in extra funds from DEFRA in early 2006 to boost rural support organisations in their capacity to deal with issues arising from the delays in payment to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme.