Notices

Earlier this year Cambridgeshire ACRE received funding from the National Lotteries Charities Board to deliver a unique and important programme entitled "Our Communities Our Future ". The programme will survey Cambridgeshire's rural-based voluntary organisations and community groups (see below), develop a series of training programmes and provide a range of advice and support mechanisms for Cambridgeshire's voluntary sector.

The initial phase of the project is being launched in January 2001. This involves a questionnaire will be sent to each voluntary organisation and community group situated within rural Cambridgeshire. Given the survey is just the start of this exciting project, Cambridgeshire ACRE is keen to ensure all voluntary organisations and community groups `have their say' and are able to benefit from the project's longer-term objectives.

For clarification, voluntary organisations and community groups are:

Not for profit organisations (e.g. Playgroups)

Run by volunteers (e.g. Meals on wheels, Women's Institute)

Registered charities

Working for local communities (e.g. Village Hall Committees, Village Appraisal Groups)

Dedicated to particular issues (e.g. Sports / Hobby Clubs)

East Cambridgeshire District will be the first area to be surveyed, therefore, if you represent a voluntary organisation or community group within that area, please contact me as soon as possible and I will ensure you receive a copy of our questionnaire.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Teresa Jones

Community Outreach Worker

Cambridgeshire ACRE, Old School House, Green End Comberton CB3 7DY

Tel/Fax-01223297664. Email - teresa.jones@cambsacre.org.uk

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