What are Rural Community Councils?

Rural Community Councils (RCCs) are county-based, charitable, local development agencies, which work towards improving the quality of life of local communities and disadvantaged people in the rural areas of England, through providing support, information and practical guidance on improving rural services.  Each RCC provides support and advice to rural communities and organisations, whilst also acting as a stronger and more effective voice for the communities they serve.

Based in 7 areas: 

• East Midlands ACRE Network (EMAN)
• West Midlands Community Council Network (WMCCN)
• Rural Action East
• South East Rural Community Councils (SERCC)
• South West ACRE Network (SWAN)
• Yorkshire and the Humber
• North East and North West, 
  
  
  Rural Community Councils can offer:

• Funding sources and advice on funding bids, including grant programmes
• Support and advice for village hall committees
• Expertise and practical support to develop community capacity
• Help to strengthen parish councils
• Encourage good practice through sharing experiences with other local community successes and activities.