Back the build. Boost the parish.
Gigabit full‑fibre is coming to Humshaugh. Hundreds of homes, farms and local businesses are set to benefit as B4RN brings world‑class broadband to the parish - fast, reliable, future‑proof connectivity built for rural life.
Humshaugh is a thriving rural community - but like many villages across Northumberland, the digital infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with how people live and work today. From home‑based businesses and remote workers to farms using modern digital tools, reliable connectivity is no longer a luxury. It’s essential.
Full‑fibre from B4RN gives Humshaugh:
Rock‑solid reliability in all weather
Gigabit speeds that don’t slow down at peak times
Future‑proof infrastructure built to last for generations
A boost for local enterprise, from tourism to agriculture
Better access to education, healthcare and services
Help us give Humshaugh the go-ahead
Your pledge could make all the difference, as we're very close to having enough investment to start work.
Back the build. Boost the parish.
What sets us apart
Built For You
B4RN isn’t a commercial telecoms supplier. We’re a Community Benefit Society, created to bring world‑class broadband to rural areas that big providers overlook.
4.8★ on Trustpilot
One of the highest-rated broadband providers in the UK
Not-for-profit
Every penny goes back into building and improving rural networks
Award-winning service
Recognised nationally for rural innovation
1Gbps from just £35/month
Exceptional value for true full-fibre
Free connections for key community hubs
Such as village halls, churches and schools
Local build teams
Working with residents, landowners and volunteers
Help make it happen - Pledge your support
To bring B4RN to Humshaugh, we need to show strong local backing. Government vouchers cover most of the build cost, but not all of it. Community pledges help bridge the gap and get your parish ready for cabling. You’re not committing funds today - just registering your intention to invest when the project reaches that stage. Every pledge strengthens the case for Humshaugh.
Demonstrate community demand
Unlock government voucher funding
Accelerate the build timeline
Ensure Humshaugh isn’t left behind
Plus, you’ll join thousands of happy shareholders already investing in one of the UK’s most trusted broadband providers
Investing in B4RN – a bucketful of benefits
When Humshaugh reaches the funding stage, your pledge becomes the opportunity to invest and become a B4RN shareholder — supporting your community and unlocking meaningful benefits:
5% annual interest*
Shares withdrawable after 3 years
Backing from a decade of successful rural builds
The knowledge that your investment directly helps rural communities get connected
Membership in a Community Benefit Society — no external shareholders, no profit extraction
Plus, invest £1,500 or more and enjoy even more
Your connection fee waived
2–6 months of complimentary B4RN broadband, depending on your investment level (£1,500–£2,499 → 2m free, £2,500–£4,999 → 4m free, £5,000+ → 6m free)
Subject to Terms and Conditions (Investment Offer | B4RN)
*5% interest not guaranteed - capital at risk
“I invested because I believe rural communities deserve the same digital future as cities. B4RN makes that possible.”
Regional investor, Cumbria
“Our parish raised the funds in weeks. Now we have gigabit fibre to every home.”
Local champion, Lancashire
“The 5% return is great, but the real reward is seeing neighbours get connected.”
Hyperlocal investor, North Yorkshire
Your Local B4RN Project Manager
Your local B4RN project manager is Sally Wilkinson.
If you have any questions on the project, want to get involved or a general enquiry please get in touch with them by email to: Humshaugh@b4rn.community