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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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From conversation to action: shaping transport in Haddenham

Haddenham residents are invited to share their experiences in a new transport survey. Discover how conversations at Haddenham Social Hub are helping turn local concerns into action and have your say on the journeys that matter to you.
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Community Emergency Toolkit: Ready Together

Could your community be better prepared for an emergency? Ready Together is a free community emergency preparedness toolkit designed to help local groups build on the people, places, skills and resources they already have.
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2026 Community Buildings Survey Results

Our Community Buildings Survey 2026 reveals the strengths and pressures facing village halls and community spaces across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Discover what buildings told us about volunteers, maintenance, funding, energy and the support they need.
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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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