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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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Community Building Retrofit Visit to Shepreth Village Hall | In-person Training Event

See community building retrofit in practice at Shepreth Village Hall. Tour the building, hear lessons from the project team and gain practical ideas for making your own community venue more sustainable.

21 October 2026

18:00 - 20:00

Shepreth Village Hall, 2 Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, SG8 6PZ

Book event

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Eating well to support your energy: a free nutrition seminar for people living with cancer

Join this free online cancer nutrition seminar for people living with or beyond cancer and those supporting them. Explore practical nutrition approaches that may help support energy, the immune system and sleep, followed by a live Q&A.

27 October 2026

17:00 - 18:00

Online via MS Teams

Book event

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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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News and publications

All the latest news about our work.

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Martyn’s Law: Update for village hall trustees and volunteers

What does Martyn’s Law mean for village halls? Find out what trustees and volunteers need to know, which premises may be in scope and the practical steps committees can take now.
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Energy bills are rising: what you need to know this winter

Energy bills rose again in October 2026, with further increases forecast for January. Find out what the Energy Price Cap means, ways to check your costs and where to get help with energy bills in Cambridgeshire.
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Helping rural communities stay safe: meet your local community safety team

Learn how Community Safety Partnerships and local Problem-Solving Co-ordinators are helping rural communities across Cambridgeshire tackle anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, speeding and other local concerns. Discover the support, funding opportunities and local contacts available to help keep your community safe.
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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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