The rural community councils (RCCs) were established in rural

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during the twentieth century to promote

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community life. Each shire county now has one, although some are relative newcomers. The RCCs also form a national coalition called

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("ACRE"). Each RCC is an independent, locally managed organisation but is dependent on external funding for its continued work. Historically, RCCs were primarily funded by the

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, but this role was subsequently taken over by the

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. Most RCCs are also funded through project work linked to their aims and objectives, and from work undertaken for their closely related county-wide organisations representing parish councils and playing field committees.

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s in

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and

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are different and exist on a

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basis.

External links

ACRECheshire Community ActionCountryside AgencyDEFRARural Community Council of EssexCommunity Lincs
English society Organisations based in England Rural community development {{England-org-stub

See also

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