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Communities across the UK come alive this winter as professional theatre, dance, music, comedy, and storytelling envelop village halls and community spaces. The National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) believes village halls are the lifeblood of rural areas, playing a...
Village hall groups across the UK are being encouraged to put 17-23 March 2025 in their diaries by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The charity hopes to use the week as an opportunity to spotlight the efforts...
The Go Green West Norfolk project is offering grants of up to £8,000 to help community, village halls, and sports facilities in West Norfolk reduce their carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency. This funding, sourced from the UK Shared Prosperity...
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings The fund , which was originally announced to mark the Late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has reopened for...
Every year, the first week of June marks an extraordinary period where we shine a light on the selfless individuals whose dedication helps to keep the heart of rural communities beating—our volunteers. As part of Volunteers Week , The...
The Spring Budget , presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network (RSN) has identified areas of potential benefit for rural areas while also noting...
The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection of funds arrives as we approach Village Halls Week, a celebration of these crucial community...
Defra funded grant scheme reopens for those managing rural community buildings, this time with a lower award threshold of £2, 000 to support smaller projects and make it accessible to more groups. In 2023, a £3 million village halls...
A report detailing an audit by independent charity Devon Communities Together into village halls, has shown the importance of village halls in rural community life. The full report from DCT shares evidence on all the areas DCT audited, including...
Airband is a provider of rural broadband services and this year is working closely with the Rural Services Network. Founded in 2009, Airband is an independent internet service provider bringing high speed broadband to homes,...
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