Our Purpose
Our Aspiration:
England’s rural communities should be diverse, thriving and sustainable, where everyone is able to play a full part in society and where no-one is disadvantaged.
We will:
speak up for rural people and communities, especially those experiencing disadvantage, and ensure that policies take full account of rural needs and circumstances, holding government and others to account for their delivery.
We want:
the Commission for Rural Communities to be widely recognized and accepted as:
- an effective national voice and advocate for rural communities
- a source of authoritative and expert advice on rural issues and concerns
- a respected and fair rural watchdog
We'll achieve this by:
- listening to rural communities and their representatives
- establishing the facts and strengthening the rural evidence base
- engaging Ministers across Government
- influencing policies and decisions
- challenging government and others at all levels to bring about real improvements
- monitoring delivery and identifying and promoting good practice
We'll do this by:
- working closely with a wide range of people and organisations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
- forming new partnerships and drawing on new areas of expertise
- investing in and developing our staff
- working innovatively and creatively, making full use of new technology and the experience of others
- communicating openly and clearly