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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is the only recognised national membership organisation for local (parish and town) councils. NALC provides a national voice for local councils by campaigning on their behalf, raising awareness of their work, and providing...
Wildanet is an independent Cornish-based internet service provider, bringing high-speed broadband to homes, businesses and communities throughout Cornwall. Formed in 2017, Wildanet employs over 100 staff and is investing £50 million to build a brand new network to connect many...
Keeping rural communities connected Bus services provide a lifeline to people, especially those that live in rural areas connecting them into their local towns and ensure that they are not disadvantaged by living in rural areas to reach...
Connecting Communities in Berkshire We are an independent charity with almost 50 years of experience in community development work, originally found in 1973 as a Rural Community Council. Our team is knowledgeable and experienced in finding solutions that best...
Help start a new community Land and Leisure are a cooperative development currently in the works under director Laurence Keeley. Our goal is to develop a community health farm in Herstmonceux. This organic farm ideally will include the...
Whether it’s a large charity, a small lunch club, or a social enterprise, we enable and inspire people, organisations and communities to be the best they can be! Action Hampshire’s specialist knowledge in the community, voluntary and social enterprise...
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is a national charity that represents and supports providers of community transport: thousands of local charities and community groups across the UK that all provide transport services that fulfil a social purpose and community...
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice, and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problems they face. People come to us with all sorts of issues. You may...
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is a public body and a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), which is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It has been established as the delivery...
Applause Rural Touring – Creativity at the heart of your community Applause is a cultural charitable organisation established in 1995. We work with people across Kent, Sussex, Essex and the wider region to create opportunities for...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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