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Good governance starts with good people | Trustees’ Week

What does good charity governance look like in practice? Cambridgeshire ACRE reflects on trust, constructive challenge and why the right trustees make such a difference.
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Community Building bookings: when to ask more

Not sure when a community building booking needs a closer look? Our ASK – CHECK – DECIDE approach helps trustees and committees handle unfamiliar or unusual enquiries fairly, consistently and with confidence.
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Rural communities depend on trustees – but who will step forward next?

Trustees are the hidden infrastructure of rural communities, but recruiting the next generation is becoming harder. Alison Brown explores why trustees matter and how we can encourage more people to step forward.
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Village Hall Trustees: Celebrating Trustees’ Week

This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating village hall trustees and the time, energy and commitment they give to their communities. We also look at succession planning, finding new trustees and the support available from Cambridgeshire ACRE.
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Rural health in the spotlight: Why I’m encouraged by the Chief Medical Officer’s latest report | Staff Blog

What does the Chief Medical Officer's latest report mean for rural health in Cambridgeshire? Hayley Neal, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire ACRE, reflects on transport, hidden deprivation, community support and the importance of rural proofing.
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Stay warm and well with Be Winter Wise

Stay warm and well this winter with practical advice from Be Winter Wise. Find support for your health and wellbeing, energy bills and safer winter travel.
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Our Cancer Support Groups – Talking, Caring and Sharing | Staff Blog

Our cancer support groups in Fenland offer a friendly, informal place for anyone affected by cancer to connect over a cuppa. Nicky reflects on the friendships, conversations and support growing through the groups in March and Chatteris.
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From conversation to action: shaping transport in Haddenham

Haddenham residents are invited to share their experiences in a new transport survey. Discover how conversations at Haddenham Social Hub are helping turn local concerns into action and have your say on the journeys that matter to you.
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Community Emergency Toolkit: Ready Together

Could your community be better prepared for an emergency? Ready Together is a free community emergency preparedness toolkit designed to help local groups build on the people, places, skills and resources they already have.
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2026 Community Buildings Survey Results

Our Community Buildings Survey 2026 reveals the strengths and pressures facing village halls and community spaces across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Discover what buildings told us about volunteers, maintenance, funding, energy and the support they need.
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2026 Parish & Town Council Survey Results

Our 2026 parish and town council survey highlights the challenges and priorities facing rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Explore what councils told us about transport, volunteers, local government change and the practical support they need.
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Future Rural Cambridgeshire: have your say

What matters most in your rural community? Future Rural Cambridgeshire is inviting residents and community organisations to share their priorities, experiences and ideas through a survey and workshops. Have your say and help shape Cambridgeshire ACRE’s work over the next five years.
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