Just how affordable is #housing in our #rural communities? These headlines speak for themselves. Our rural affordable housing project can help communities assess their local need #ruralhousingweek #parishcouncil #RuralThamesValleyPnshp

This #RuralHousingWeek take a look at a video highlighting the need for affordable rural homes in neighbouring #Oxfordshire. The need shown here is very much replicated here in #Berks and our #Ruralhousing project is working with parish councils to know their rural housing needs

Thank you to all our #villagehalls and #communitybuildings across #Berkshire who are opening as #pollingstations. In #ruralcommunities these venues are key. Here is a pic of our CEO's pup Gus casting his vote #DogsatPollingStations just for fun - we think he's still undecided!

This #RuralHousingWeek and while the hubbub of the general election dies down we want to help ensure that no Rural Community is left behind along with our national body ACRE

Thanks to all who joined us in #FarleyHill last Friday to celebrate our 50th year supporting rural communities in #Berkshire. Your presence made the event truly special.Richard Quallington Richard Benyon Sarah Morland 💙 WBC Adult Education Tessa Hall Volunteer Centre West Berkshire Garry Poulson 🎂

Listen to ACRE new CEO Corinne talk about the need for AFFORDABLE homes in rural areas. We're passionate about helping our #ruralcommunities in #Berkshire plan for their local housing needs. Find out more at our FREE training event: eventbrite.co.uk/e/understandin…

Now we are seven! Meet our newest team member David. David joins the team as our Project Development Officer for our 21st Century Community Halls project. Find out more about him here: ccberks.org.uk/2024/07/15/mee… #21stcenturycommunityhalls #villagehalls #berkshire

This year we set up a service with Wokingham Borough Council Energy Team to offer a limited number of free, professional Energy Reviews for halls in #Berkshire as part of our #21stCenturyCommunityHalls project Last week we visited Arborfield VH & Chieveley VH to conduct two energy reviews

A highlight for Helen this month was attending Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust 💙's Respiratory Pediatric Team Day. Helen spoke to the team about our Family Fuel & Water Poverty Project and conducted a brief training session so they can better support their families with relevant advice.

This month is #PlasticFreeJuly Plastic Free July has many fantastic ideas to help us reduce single-use and other plastics in our home/work lives. What are your top tips for reducing your plastic use here in #Berkshire ? youtu.be/ByayHG5CscE

For those of us who feel the music - you might be interested in Musical Morning for Adults from Berkshire Music Trust next month. Old favourites, classic tunes and songs you can sing along to - a wonderful morning of music. 15/08 from 10:30 - 11:15 @ Lower Earley Library

Earlier this month our Project Manager Helen visited a Share event at Rainbow Community Centre in #Wokingham to advise families on reducing their utility bills. Helen said "It was great to meet team members Shabina, Francis and Joyce and all the lovely volunteers." #energyadvice

Why not take a read of our August e-bulletin over lunch this Thursday? Packed full of news from across the county of #Berkshire, including #funding opportunities and #training events. mailchi.mp/2d7da42dd080/a…

Led by Charge My Street the ‘Rural Energy Resilience’ project is exploring new vehicle-to-grid and energy management technologies. It aims to reduce energy bills, offer resilience to community buildings and improve mobility for #rural residents ruralenergyresilience.org.uk #berkshire

Are you part of a rural parish council or community group in Berkshire? Join our FREE online training session on Understanding housing needs in your rural community. Session on 23/09 from 18.30 to 20.00. eventbrite.co.uk/e/927845820827… #rural #berkshire

@LocalHeritageOpenDay Every Sept thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences, which are free to explore. Take a look for #Berks: heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on/searc…

Meet the team behind our charity. Want to find out more about us and the team behind our organisation? Click the link in for more; ccberks.org.uk/meet-the-team/ #smallcharity #ruralcommunities #berkshire

One of our Trustees Sarah Morland 💙 really enjoyed attending the BBC Berkshire #MakeADifference Awards this week. Sarah actively represents many charities in #Berkshire and makes a difference with her volunteering & trusteeship!