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Useful Organisations
Your nearest police station is in Stratford-upon-Avon.
You can see details of police related matters in your area on this link Warwickshire Police
Vehicle crime is a nuisance that can affect any of us, so read this Vehicle Crime Info Sheet to see how you can reduce the chances of being affected.
VASA is the lead organisation for the voluntary and community sector in the Stratford District. It promotes volunteering, helps groups by providing a range of advice and practical support, by recruiting volunteers and representing their interests with decision-makers, and also deliver a number of services essential to individuals and local communities.
The Rural Services Network encompasses a wide range of partners and organisations who all work together to help provide a voice for rural communities. Over 20,000 members belong to the network.
They represent over 500 organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors including leading national bodies, local authorities, utility companies, health trusts, housing associations, grass root community organisations and more.
The Rural Services Network is a membership organisation and includes different types of membership depending on the kind of organisation you belong to.
The NHA offers advice on rural housing affordable housing, pointing out that just a few suitably designed affordable homes in the right location can make a real difference to the viability of village services. Parish councillors are in an ideal position to influence this. The National Housing Federation’s Rural Housing Alliance has developed a guide to help answer some of the frequently asked questions about affordable rural housing and the development process, dispel common misconceptions, and champion the role that parish and town councils play.
Download the Rural Housing Alliance’s: brochure for parish councillors (PDF, opens new window)
/English Rural Housing Association is one of the leading researchers and developers of affordable rural housing, working with a variety of partners to tackle the housing problems affecting rural communities. The Association’s team of specialist staff are passionate about rural housing. They work under the governance of a multi-skilled Board of Management. Staff and Board Members are involved with a variety of national organisations and initiatives and collectively offer an unrivalled knowledge of rural housing.
The WRCC’s staff can provide support if a community is thinking of setting up a new group or developing an existing one. It can help you find appropriate funding opportunities. Its range of services includes one to one consultations where they can discuss your funding and organisational issues and they will provide support tailored to the community’s your needs.
