Cambridgeshire ACRE
Supporting and strengthening rural communities across Cambridgeshire. For more information about our services, go to www.cambsacre.org.uk.
Cambridgeshire ACRE is a charity dedicated to supporting and strengthening rural communities, working alongside residents and groups to help improve the places, services and assets that are important to them. We drive positive change to improve people’s lives and tackle rural disadvantage for those living and working in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We support and encourage community-led action
23/07/2024
Are you looking for a new flexible job role where you'll make a real difference to people's lives? We're looking for someone new to join our team of Village Agents working in the Fenland area. In this role, you'll support the community volunteers running our network of Community Living Rooms, which provide safe spaces for people to come together to socialise and support each other, and help people with signposting and advice to boost their health and wellbeing. If this sounds like something you could do, please visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02HnWzs0
22/07/2024
Discover the draft Shared Ambition plan for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. CPCA's vision for 2050 aims to create a more equitable, pioneering, connected, and resilient region. Learn more about their goals and share your feedback through the survey. Help shape a brighter future for communities: https://hubs.ly/Q02Hqj1c0
19/07/2024
Our Community Hubs, along with our Village Agents, our ready to welcome you in today in these locations in Cambridgeshire.
Not sure when your local Community Hub is open? Click here to find out: https://hubs.ly/Q02GX9mb0
17/07/2024
Do you know when your Community Hub is open? Here's just a few open on Thursday this week!
Find your local Hub here 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02GXzCP0
15/07/2024
📆 Save the Date! 📆
Our New Life on the Old West project are hosting an 'Open for Nature' day in Over on 17 August. Join nature experts, wildlife charities and local initiatives from across the project area to discover the wildlife living on your doorstep.
More info: https://hubs.ly/Q02GyrdL0
15/07/2024
If you missed our recent posts, make sure to look back on our social media profiles to gain an insight into the work we have conducted with various communities in Cambridgeshire over the years.
As a charity we are immensely proud, when we take a step back, to view all the improvements that communities have benefitted from. In case you were unaware, we are currently in our Centenary year as a charity; it is important to recognise the work we have put in over the years to be where we stand now, but even more important to cast our gaze towards the next 100 years of service.
Our Centenary exhibition highlights, in decades, the above work we described. If you are interested in hiring the exhibition for your events, please contact us: https://hubs.ly/Q02zPBsp0.
Alternatively, you can find all of our Centenary-related events, news and history here: https://hubs.ly/Q02zPBHB0.
Keep up-to-date with us on our social media pages and share our posts with colleagues, friends and family.
12/07/2024
Huntingdonshire District Council has recently opened a second round of grants for capital funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Businesses in the District's rural areas can secure 50% match funding for projects that will do things such as diversify a farm, boost rural tourism, or enhance visitor experiences. They will also accept applications from businesses aiming to purchase new machinery and equipment that will lead to new products, job creation and increased productivity.
You can find out more about the scheme in Huntingdonshire by visiting HDC's website: https://hubs.ly/Q02GnpX30
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Here Graham James, Trustee of Little Thetford Village Hall, speaks about the hall’s achievements and notes that they “would not have been as successful without the direct input and support from Cambridgeshire ACRE”.
12/07/2024
With the chronic shortage of homes, especially affordable homes, being a real problem in Cambridgeshire's rural areas, we've been stepping up our efforts to enable the building of more such homes. Yesterday we took local councillors on a coach tour of some of the brilliant schemes we've been involved in, to help bust some of the myths that can exist around these developments. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02GlcZz0
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. In this clip Graham James, Trustee of Little Thetford Village Hall thanks Cambridgeshire ACRE for the support it has given the County’s village halls over the years and speaks about the importance of the Hallmark accreditation scheme.
09/07/2024
Not sure what to do tomorrow with your free time? Why not visit your local Community Hub? Here are just some of the Hubs open tomorrow 👇
Find out when your local Community Hub is open this week: https://hubs.ly/Q02FQzmj0
09/07/2024
Exactly a week today until Social Enterprise East of England - SEEE's Celebrate and Create workshop, helping to support Cambridgeshire social enterprises. Find out more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02FPk4t0
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. In this clip, Graham James, Trustee of Little Thetford Village Hall, talks of the pride her has in the work he and his colleagues have carried out to build their highly successful Community Hub.
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Here Graham James, lead volunteer at the Little Thetford Community Hub explains how the hub is now the heart of the village and has really improved the quality of life of many local residents, bringing people together.
04/07/2024
This , as we approach the General Election, ACRE Action with Communities in Rural England's Public Affairs and Communications Manager discusses the need for the next government to take urgent action to address the housing crisis. Read here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Fn4hP0
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Graham James, trustee at Little Thetford Village Hall, talks about Cambridgeshire ACRE’s role in improving the village infrastructure.
02/07/2024
Social Enterprise East of England - SEEE are hosting an event that will help shape the future strategies of Cambridgeshire social enterprises on the 16th July. They will be sharing progress and asking for your input at this informal workshop and networking opportunity.
Find out more, and sign up, here: https://hubs.ly/Q02F0njF0
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. In this clip, Graham James, Trustee of Little Thetford Village Hall, talks about the challenges his local community faces and how his involvement with Cambridgeshire ACRE came about.
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Sarah Severn CBE, Trustee of Cambridgeshire ACRE, talks about the importance of the work all ACRE organisations conduct throughout the country and gives her advice on how to support your local communities and the organisations that help to make a difference.
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Here Ray Vidler, Treasurer and Trustee of Cambridgeshire ACRE, talks about his passion for improving rural community life, the support he brings to the charity and gives them a message on their Centenary year.
24/06/2024
Join our Housing team on Thursday 11 July 2024 as we host a mythbuster tour of Rural Exception Sites in South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire to demonstrate the work of the Cambridge Rural Affordable Housing Partnership.
Over the course of the day, we will introduce you to the concept of rural affordable housing, show you local examples of rural exception sites and address the misconceptions surrounding Rural Affordable Housing.
Spaces are limited so read the full details here and sign-up now! https://hubs.ly/Q02C_H8g0
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Here, Wendy Blythe, speaking on behalf of CPRE Cambridgeshire, congratulates Cambridgeshire ACRE on its Centenary and talks about the local, and global, issues rural communities face and how the charity’s work has a positive impact.
21/06/2024
All at Cambridgeshire ACRE offer their heartfelt congratulations to David Stazicker on being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) by His Majesty The King as part of his birthday honours.
We know David through the amazing work he does in his home village of Mepal in East Cambridgeshire, as a trustee of the village hall and the lead volunteer at the Mepal Community Hub, which provides a safe and friendly place for local people who live in quite a rurally-isolated village to come together for friendship and support.
Since retiring in 1997, David has continued to use his legal and administrative background to benefit various organisations and community groups. Among them includes serving as the Honorary Secretary of Cambridgeshire Historic Churches between 2009 and 2021.
Congratulations, David – we are so pleased you’ve been recognised in this way.
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. In this clip, our former Chief Executive, Chris Nelson, has a message for the charity on their Centenary year and offers his advice on tackling rural issues.
21/06/2024
After spending the afternoon talking to guests at Cambridgeshire ACRE’s Centenary event, HRH The Duke of Gloucester took his leave and was bid farewell by Chairperson, Annie Blair. Here’s some final images from the afternoon: https://hubs.ly/Q02C0YS40
20/06/2024
At the conclusion of our Centenary event, our President, the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Julie Spence, and HRH The Duke of Gloucester both gave short speeches recognising the value of Cambridgeshire ACRE’s work over the past 100 years. His Royal Highness then cut an amazing cake to mark the occasion. Here’s some images from that moment: https://hubs.ly/Q02C0_kK0
20/06/2024
Whilst attending our Centenary event, HRH The Duke of Gloucester took time to chat with many of the guests present to find out their connection to Cambridgeshire ACRE and how they support our work with rural communities. Here’s some images of those he met: https://hubs.ly/Q02C0YS_0
19/06/2024
We asked the Prospects Trust to deliver the refreshments for our Centenary event. The Prospects Trust is a social enterprise that offers meaningful work, skills and training for people with additional needs, learning disabilities or autism. The co-workers did a fantastic job of keeping everyone provided with drinks and food. Here’s some picture of His Royal Highness meeting the team: https://hubs.ly/Q02C0Yq40
19/06/2024
Insightful staff workshop today in as we formally introduced our new Chief Executive, Hayley Neal, to the team. Project managers gave presentations on their previous, current and future deliverables as we enter the second half of 2024.
Thank you to William Collyn Community Centre for the great hospitality. If you are interested in booking this facility, you can do so here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CsF590
Did you know that we’ve been supporting rural communities for 100 years this year? We recently recorded some of our supporters talking about the charity and their involvement in our work. Here’s Bob Jewell, Chair of the Great Staughton Parish Council, talking about Cambridgeshire ACRE’s role in supporting the village’s community facilities and supporting them to build affordable housing.
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