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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2021 | £1,543,068 | £1,319,160 | £1,309,663 | £1,156,159 | £341,767 | 41 / 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 2025?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rural Community Council Of Essex?
The Rural Community Council Of Essex has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
Threshelfords Business Park
Inworth Road
Feering
Colchester
CO5 9SE
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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