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Supporting and strengthening rural communities

Cambridgeshire ACRE works alongside the rural communities of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire ACRE supports rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, helping local people create real and lasting change.

From empowering volunteers to leading meaningful projects, to connecting local groups so they achieve more together, Cambridgeshire ACRE is committed to helping rural communities thrive.

We’re proud of our strong roots and the practical difference we make every day – supporting residents, groups and partners to build places, services and facilities they truly care about.

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Huntingdonshire

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Peterborough

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Fenland

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East Cambridgeshire

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Cambridge

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South Cambridgeshire

Link to: Supporting community buildings
Supporting community buildings
Link to: Facilitating rural housing
Facilitating rural housing
Link to: Protecting the environment
Protecting the environment
Link to: Promoting economic growth
Promoting economic growth
Link to: Improving wellbeing and inclusion
Improving wellbeing and inclusion
Link to: Offering consultancy
Offering consultancy

What’s on

All our upcoming events, workshops or sessions.

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Futureproof your community building through fundraising – practical advice and proven approaches to help your community building attract funding | Online Training Event

Discover practical fundraising approaches for community buildings. This workshop will help trustees, volunteers and staff build a compelling case for support, explore diverse funding opportunities and create a sustainable fundraising strategy for the future.

10 November 2026

10:00 - 11:30

Online via Teams

Book event

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Building a better village hall website | Online Training Event

Learn how to create or refresh a village hall website that is clear, accessible and manageable for volunteers. This online workshop covers content planning, common pitfalls and practical ways to keep your community website useful and up to date.

17 November 2026

13:00 - 14:00

Online via MS Teams

Book event

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Future Rural Cambridgeshire: exploring the future of rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | A Staying Connected Event

Help shape the future of rural Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Join this free, interactive workshop to share what matters to your community, explore local priorities and influence Cambridgeshire ACRE’s future work.

17 November 2026

17:00 - 18:00

Online via Teams

Book event

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News and publications

All the latest news about our work.

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Good governance starts with good people | Trustees’ Week

What does good charity governance look like in practice? Cambridgeshire ACRE reflects on trust, constructive challenge and why the right trustees make such a difference.
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Community Building bookings: when to ask more

Not sure when a community building booking needs a closer look? Our ASK – CHECK – DECIDE approach helps trustees and committees handle unfamiliar or unusual enquiries fairly, consistently and with confidence.
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Rural communities depend on trustees – but who will step forward next?

Trustees are the hidden infrastructure of rural communities, but recruiting the next generation is becoming harder. Alison Brown explores why trustees matter and how we can encourage more people to step forward.
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Membership

Our members have access to a professional advice service, one-to-one support and access to resources. By being a member you support the work of Cambridgeshire ACRE and help us support your community.

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