Rural Community Action Network
The eight Rural Community Action Network members in the South East –

CCB - Community Council for Berkshire
www.ccberks.org.uk
CEO - Elaine Cook

Community Impact Bucks
www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk
CEO - Cora Carvey

CA Hampshire - Community Action Hampshire
www.action.hants.org.uk
CEO - Sue Dovey

Isle of Wight Rural Community Council
www.iwrcc.org.uk
CEO - Michael Bulpitt

Action with Communities in Rural Kent
www.ruralkent.org.uk
CEO - Keith Harrison

ORCC - Oxfordshire Rural Community Council
www.oxonrcc.org.uk
CEO - Linda Watson

Surrey CA - Surrey Community Action
www.surreyca.org.uk
CEO - Jean Roberts-Jones



AiRS - Action in Rural Sussex
www.ruralsussex.org.uk
CEO - Jeremy Leggett

 

National Organisation - ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England is the national umbrella of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), which operates at national, regional and local level in support of rural communities across the country.
www.acre.org.uk
CEO - Sylvia Brown

SE Regional Organisation - SERCC
The South East Rural Community Councils is the regional umbrella organisation for of the SE Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), supporting rural communities across the SE Region.
www.sercc.org.uk
CEO – Jacinta Thorley

Useful Links

Association of National Parks
For information on the new National Parks in the SE
www.nationalparks.gov.uk

ACT on CO2
Defra & Energy Savings Trust
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Audit Commission
An independent watchdog, driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services to deliver better outcomes for everyone.
www.audit-commission.gov.uk

BASSAC
Aims to build stronger communities by supporting, advising and representing member organisations in key policy areas, information sharing and developing the multi-purpose approach.
www.bassac.org.uk

BIG
Big Lottery Fund is responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery, giving us a budget of about £630 million a year. We are committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
For Big Lottery updates in the South East:
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/southeast/about-se

Cabinet Office Home Page
www.cabinet-office.gov.uk

Community Sector Coalition
Provides a source of wide-ranging information on policy and practice in the community sector.
www.communitysectorcoalition.org.uk

CRC- Commission for Rural Communities
Provides well-informed, independent advice to government to ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk

Capacitybuilders
A non-departmental public body (NDPB) set up in 2006 to take over the management of the ChangeUp programme and to work with other funders to build the capacity of the Third Sector.
www.capacitybuilders.org.uk

DCLG - Department of Communities and Local Government
Aims to foster prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. Information about activities and policies.
www.communities.gov.uk

Defra, UK - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development.
www.defra.gov.uk

Directgov
Environment and Greener Living advice.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving

Energy Savings Trust – Green Communities
A programme from the Energy Saving Trust that is designed to promote and facilitate local community-based energy saving initiatives
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe

English Heritage
English Heritage helps people understand, value, care for and enjoy England's historic environment and offers Grants for renovation work
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Farming Futures - impacts of climate change for the farming community  
A great place to start looking for information is our library of fact sheets. Fact sheets 1-4 are a great introduction to what climate change is and how it will affect agriculture. We have over 40 case studies and fact sheets to help inspire, inform and guide you through the opportunities, risks and responsibilities of climate change.
www.farmingfutures.org.uk

GOSE - Government Office South East
Government Office of the South East represents central government in the region and their role is to promote better and more effective integration of Government policies and programmes at a regional and local level.
www.go-se.gov.uk

Hidden Britain
SERCC’s Rural Tourism Project is an initiative with the twin aims of encouraging tourists to go off the beaten path, exploring the more secluded areas of our countryside, and ensuring rural communities get the best return from this tourism by giving the decision-making power to the community as a whole. Hidden Britain provides the guidance, advice, support and experience to help realise the vision of the people who know the area best, and because of this, can be as flexible as necessary, providing exactly what is needed in any area at any time.
www.hiddenbritainse.org.uk

House of Commons and House of Lords Debates
For information about MPs and what is being debated about in the Houses of Commons and Lords
www.theyworkforyou.com

National Association of ANOBs
The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB) was formed in 1998 as an independent organisation to act on behalf of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. Its membership is largely composed of representatives from local authorities whose boundaries include AONBs and who are concerned to improve their management and funding arrangements.
www.anob.org.uk

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)
The national voice of local third sector infrastructure in England.
www.navca.org.uk

Natural England
Here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings www.naturalengland.org.uk

Oneplace
The Audit Commissions independent overview of local public services in your area
www.oneplace.direct.gov.uk

RAISE - Regional Action and Involvement South East
The representative body for voluntary and community organisations.
www.raise-networks.org.uk

The Oxfordshire Consultants for Social Inclusion Report (OSCI) on the Rural Share of Deprivation in the South East
Funded by the GOSE Rural Evidence Group and commissioned by SERCC to develop comparable region-wide data identifying the “rural share of deprivation” – in other words how many deprived people live in rural areas, based on a number of key indicators. The report provides the “rural share of deprivation” data at County and District level across the region and maps the key indicators at small area level
www.rural-evidence.org.uk

SEEDA - The South East England Development Agency
The Regional Development Agency for the South East and is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK's economy.
www.seeda.co.uk

The South East Partnership Board
The SE Partnership Board brings together councilors and the Regional Development Agency to prepare, deliver and monitor a regional strategy which will make the South East a better and more sustainable place to live and work.
www.se-partnershipboard.org.uk

The South East Rural Board
Is part of the governance arrangements to deal with rural issues in the South East region. The Secretariat is held by SEEDA. Please follow the following link to access the Minutes and papers and related Links
www.seeda.org.uk/Sustainable_Prosperity/Rural_Regional_Board/

Climate Change South East
Investigates, informs and advises on the threats and opportunities arising from the impacts of climate change in South East England and promotes adaptive planning in the region.
www.climatesoutheast.org.uk

Tourism South East (TSE)
Works with tourism businesses, including more than 2,000 members; local, regional and national government; and many other key organisations throughout the UK and internationally, to support the industry and promote the region.
www.industry.visitsoutheastengland.com