The Rural Community Council Of Essex
RCCE works to provide local communities with the skills, resources and expertise necessary to achieve a thriving and sustainable future, specialising in working with local community groups in villages and market towns across Essex on community-led planning, village halls and community buildings, funding, housing enabling, transport and access to services.
Activities & Mission
RCCE works to provide local communities with the skills, resources and expertise necessary to achieve a thriving and sustainable future, specialising in working with local community groups in villages and market towns across Essex on community-led planning, village halls and community buildings, funding, housing enabling, transport and access to services.
Grants
The Rural Community Council Of Essex makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £1,824,906
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,748,431 | £1,824,906 | £1,824,906 | £1,502,817 | £379,093 | 63 / 30 |
| 2025 | £1,811,985 | £1,693,872 | £1,686,121 | £1,579,292 | £348,745 | 63 / 30 |
| 2024 | £1,595,254 | £1,562,263 | £1,547,599 | £1,419,459 | £279,243 | 62 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,631,280 | £1,799,818 | £1,787,758 | £1,386,467 | £213,315 | 63 / 30 |
| 2022 | £2,517,470 | £2,118,623 | £2,107,999 | £1,555,006 | £359,763 | 38 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Rural Community Council Of Essex
What does The Rural Community Council Of Essex do?
RCCE works to provide local communities with the skills, resources and expertise necessary to achieve a thriving and sustainable future, specialising in working with local community groups in villages and market towns across Essex on community-led planning, village halls and community buildings, funding, housing enabling, transport and access to services.
How much income did The Rural Community Council Of Essex report in 2026?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Rural Community Council Of Essex registered as a charity?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2003 as charity number 1097009. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Rural Community Council Of Essex?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rural Community Council Of Essex operate?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Rural Community Council Of Essex a registered charity?
Yes — The Rural Community Council Of Essex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097009.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated