Archive of: April, 2020

Coronavirus – a case for rural proofing

For several years ACRE, like many rural organisations, has been asking for a UK Rural Strategy, for better rural proofing, for Government to show some evidence, however small, that it even recognises that rural people exist.

Successful project with the European Rural Parliament is now complete

ACRE was privileged to be able join representatives from 38 European countries in the town of Candas in Asturias, Spain in November 2019.

How Helpful is the Chancellors Charity Support Package to rural communities?

ACRE has been working with NCVO and other national charities to help Government get to grips with the impact of Covid-19 on rural people and community organisations throughout England.

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) urges government to support rural communities during COVID-19 outbreak.

ACRE has partnered with like-minded rural organisations the Rural Services Network (RSN), the Rural Coalition and The Plunkett Foundation in writing to George Eustice Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.