Action with Communities in Rural Kent is an independent voluntary organisation (Registered Charity No. 212796) that:

• Provides direct advice and support to community organisations
• Stimulates community action, particularly voluntary action, and encourages good practice
• Develops and manages demonstration projects
• Provides professional support and advice to key service providers
• Raises awareness of rural issues and influences decision makers

The Council’s representatives are appointed in an observational (non-decision making) capacity for the purpose of expressing their views on rural issues.

The Council’s representatives are appointed on an annual basis by Cabinet.