Resource Centre
ACRE
Last updated:
23/05/07
Summary/Overview:
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has as its goal to “provide a rural community development centre of expertise that is extensively used by policy makers and practitioners. ACRE is active in promoting the interest of rural communities. It also acts as the national umbrella organisation for 38 Rural Community Councils throughout England.”ACRE works on capacity building in collaboration with Business in the Community, and has given support to social enterprises and Voluntary and Community Organisations benefiting those who are excluded in rural England.
The organisation also runs a Village Halls Fund which supports village and community halls and is able to loan up to £20,000 for work around communal rural spaces.
Website:
Type of organisation:
Community Sector, Voluntary Sector
Policy Area:
Community Development, Rural
What does it do?:
Advisory Service, Advocacy, Funding provider, Network, Research
Target Group:
General
Geographical Area Covered:
UK
Date Founded:
1986
How is it funded?:
Grants
Size- Staff:
11 staff
Contact Details:
Somerford Court, Somerford Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1TW01285 653 477
acre@acre.org.uk
