Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

A charity that helps the development of diverse and sustainable rural communities.

Somerford Court
Somerford Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1TW

Tel: 01285 653 477
Fax: 01285 654 537

Email: acre@acre.org.uk
Website: www.acre.org.uk

Contact person: Sue Kirkman
Position: Communications Officer

Charity Number: 1061568

Description:

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is a national charity, supporting the development of diverse, sustainable rural communities.  As the national association of Rural Community Councils (RCCs) it provides a platform for its founder members, working at local and regional levels, to alleviate rural disadvantage throughout England.

Type of organisation:

National generic umbrella organisation or infrastructure organisation, providing services to a membership comprising other voluntary organisations.

Services:

Advice and support, Campaigning, Conference organisation, Consultancy, Consultations, Information, Lobbying, Member directories, Networking, Newsletters,  Regional services, Representation, Research, Rural Advocacy, Rural Policy development, Development of Rural Standards, Village halls information service, Village halls Loan Fund.

Full time staff: 10
Paid staff: 12
Volunteers: 1
Organisational members: 38
Affiliate members: 75

Membership criteria:
Founder members are Rural Community Councils, based in each county in England.  Affiliate membership is open to any organisation or individual with an interest in rural affairs.  Details available on request.