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Rural Community Buildings Network

The Rural Community Buildings Network (RCBN) was set up in July 2006 by Defra who provide its secretariat.

It aims to improve communication on matters that affect rural community buildings; share information and best practice; and provide a unified voice to influence local and central government.

RCBN Membership

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) www.acre.org.uk or contact 01285 653477

Church of England Cathedral and Church Buildings Division www.churchcare.co.uk

Churches Conservation Trust - www.visitchurches.org.uk or contact 020 7213 0660

County Association of Local Councils (CALCs) - www.dorset-aptc.gov.uk or contact David Webb on 01305 260972

Girlguiding UK - www.girlguiding.org.uk or contact Jane Mason on 020 7834 6242 ext. 273

Local Government Association (LGA) - www.lga.gov.uk or contact Steve Hopkins on 01785 278302

The Methodist Church of Great Britain - www.methodist.org.uk or contact Rev’d Graham Jones on 024 7685 3074

National Association of Local Councils (NALC) - www.nalc.gov.uk or contact Justin Griggs on 020 7290 0317

National Federation of Women’s Institute (NFWI) - www.womens-institute.co.uk or contact Belinda Fairbrother on 020 7371 9300

National Village Hall Forum (NVHF) - mary.mathers@btinternet.com

Quakers – Society of Friends - www.quaker.org.uk or contact John Welton on 020 7663 1000

The Royal British Legion - www.britishlegion.org.uk or contact James Overy on 020 7973 7271

The Scout Association - www.scouts.org.uk or contact David Shelmerdine on 020 8433 7168

Society of Local Council Clerks - www.slcc.co.uk or contact Peter Clarke on 01707 262023

The United Reformed Church - www.urc.org.uk or contact Rev’d Graham Jones on 024 7685 3074

 
The terms of reference offer those with a shared interest in rural community buildings, including parish councils, community building managers and advisers a unique opportunity to work together.