Action With Communities In Rural England (Acre): ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is the national association of Rural Community Councils whose shared purpose is to improve the quality of life of local communities, and in particular of disadvantaged people in rural England. ACRE’s aim is to facilitate the development of thriving, diverse and sustainable communities throughout rural England. ACRE publishes Rural Digest (a fortnightly newsletter). This is a comprehensive website giving details of ACRE’s activities, publications, funding opportunities and network of Rural Community Councils. Regional sites include: Northamptonshire ACRE.