Commission for Rural Communities facts for kids

The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) was an important group in England. It was set up to help people living in the countryside. The CRC worked to make sure rural areas had a good future.

What was the Commission for Rural Communities?

The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) was an organization in England. Its main job was to look after the interests of people in rural areas. This means it helped make sure that countryside communities were strong and healthy. They worked on issues like jobs, services, and the environment in villages and small towns.

How did it start?

The CRC first started on April 1, 2005. It began as a part of the Countryside Agency. Later, on October 1, 2006, it became a special type of organization. This was a non-departmental public body. This means it was funded by the government but worked mostly on its own. This change happened because of a law called the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

Who was in charge?

The person leading the Commission for Rural Communities was Stuart Burgess. He was the chairman of the group.

Why was it closed down?

On June 29, 2010, a government official named Caroline Spelman made an announcement. She was the secretary for Defra. She said the Commission would be closed. This was part of bigger changes by the government. These changes were called the 2010 UK quango reforms. A "quango" is a short way to say "quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization." These are groups that work closely with the government but are not directly part of a government department. The government decided to close many of these groups to save money and make things simpler.

When did it end?

The Commission for Rural Communities was officially closed on March 31, 2013.