Who are we?

We are an independent charitable organisation and part of the national ACRE network.

What is our aim?

We work to improve the quality of life for rural communities in Northamptonshire, especially for those from the most disadvantaged groups.

Who do we work with?

• Individuals
• Parish Councils
• Community groups
• Any agency working in rural areas
• Local government

What help can we offer?

• Guidance to voluntary management committees
• Advice about accessing funding
• Information about new legislation
• Facilitate the identification of community needs
• Raising awareness of local issues and campaigns
• Lobbying
• Training
• A voice in strategic planning
• Help rural groups increase co-operation
• Informing and advising local authorities about the grass root perspective

“We were finding all the new rules so hard to understand before we got help from ACRE”Areas of work

Areas of work

• Community planning/Parish Plans
• Village halls
• Post Offices and village shops
• Rural housing
• Rural transport
• Social care and health
• Social exclusion
• Social enterprise
• Suicide Awareness Partnership Training

“ACRE were an integral part of our campaign to build a new village hall”

Current projects

• Rural transport partnerships
• Vital villages scheme
• Improving your village – Parish Plans
• Speed watch
• Village of the Year competition

Village Viewpoint

Village Viewpoint is our seasonal magazine that can keep you in contact with the progress of our work. It is full of news about current activities that would be of interest to anyone involved in community action.

Hunsbury Hill Centre

This is an idyllic location to hold meetings, training civil weddings & receptions or special events. To find out more: Phone: 01604 702444 or Visit us at www.hunsburyhillcentre.co.uk.

Contact Us

• Postal address:
  The Hunsbury Hill Centre
  Harksome Hill
  Northampton
  NN4 9QX

• Telephone: 01604 765888

• Fax: 01604 708571

• E-mail: acre@northantsacre.org.uk

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