Action with Communities
in Rural Kent
We are a charity that has been working with – and led by – people in rural communities for more than 90 years.
What we do:
- Provide direct advice and support to community organisations
- Stimulate community action, particularly voluntary action, and encourage good practice
- Develop and manage demonstration projects
- Provide professional support and advice to key service providers
- Raise awareness of rural issues and influence decision makers
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Rural Kent
Find out what’s happening

Village Halls Week 2021
The fourth annual Village Halls Week is set to run from 25th to 29th January, celebrating 100 years of support by ACRE Network…

Delivering Affordable Housing Taster Seminar
Zoom proved to be the perfect platform in these times of pandemic to launch a series of workshops on Planning and Affordable Rural…

Update for Village Halls 9th November 2020
Action with Communities in Rural Kent, Note for Trustees of Village Halls, 9th November 2020 There is a new posting being sent electronically…