RCCE | Rural Community Council of Essex

Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE) is an independent charity helping people and communities throughout rural Essex build a sustainable future.

Our Projects

Kinder Essex

Our teams helping to mobilise communities and develop partnerships to tackle the problem of loneliness and social isolation.

Growing Communities

A project to encourage young people to eat healthily, understand and learn about food provenance through capturing their imagination.

Developing Independent Living Solutions

A countywide network of agents and volunteers who provide support for people and their informal carers.

RCCE AGM 2026 - Meet our sponsors!

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There is still time to enter! - RCCE Essex Village of the Year and Rural Community Awards

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Strengthening Partnerships for Rural Affordable Housing

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RCCE Community Led Housing Networking Event - Tuesday 19th May

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RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ESSEX

Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE) is an independent charity working to help rural communities achieve a thriving and sustainable future. We address issues such as social isolation, poor access to services and a shortage of affordable housing that are crucial to people living and working in rural Essex today.