About ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England)
ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is a national charity that has been working tirelessly to support and speak up for rural communities across England. The organization was established in 1987, and since then, it has been dedicated to improving the lives of people living in rural areas by providing them with the necessary resources and support they need.
The primary goal of ACRE is to ensure that rural communities have access to essential services such as healthcare, education, housing, and employment opportunities. The organization works closely with local authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to identify the needs of these communities and develop strategies that can help address them.
One of the key ways ACRE achieves its objectives is by providing training and support for community groups. The organization offers a range of programs designed to help these groups become more effective at delivering services within their communities. This includes training on fundraising, project management, volunteer recruitment, governance structures among others.
ACRE also provides advice on issues affecting rural communities such as planning regulations or funding opportunities available from various sources including government grants or private foundations. They work closely with local authorities to ensure that policies are developed which take into account the unique needs of rural areas.
Another important aspect of ACRE's work is promoting social inclusion within rural communities. They recognize that many people living in these areas can feel isolated due to factors such as distance from urban centers or lack of public transport links. To address this issue they provide funding for community transport schemes which enable people who would otherwise be unable to travel easily access essential services like medical appointments or shopping trips.
In addition to this work at a local level ACRE also campaigns nationally on behalf of rural communities highlighting issues affecting them at a national level through lobbying efforts aimed at policymakers both locally and nationally.
Overall Action with Communities in Rural England plays an important role in supporting those who live outside urban centres across England ensuring they have access not only basic services but also opportunities for growth development while preserving their unique way life which makes our country so special