Commission for Rural Communities (CRC)
The information below gives an overview of the work that CRC does.
It shows, separately, the business functions they do, the customer segments
they serve and the strategic priorities they contribute to.
A pdf matrix will appear on this page soon. It will cross-references
the information. It matches the specific business functions that CRC
does to specific customer segments and specific strategic priorities*
.
Further information will be available shortly.
- Type of body
- Executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB)
- CEO
- Graham Garbutt
- Website
- www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk
- Telephone
- 01242 521381
- Link to annual report
- 2006/07 Report
- Number of employees
- 79
- Annual budget
- £7.6m
- Body’s own objectives
The CRC seeks to be widely recognised and accepted as: an effective voice and advocate for rural communities; a source of authoritative and expert advice on rural issues and concerns; a respected and fair rural watchdog.
- Governance structure
- Chairman and 10 Commissioner; Audit & Risk Committee comprising four Commissioners; Commission Management Board comprising chief executive and five directors
- Corporate sponsor
- Rural Policy
- Policy sponsor
- Natural Environment Group
- Defra’s strategic priorities
(The body contributes to all the priorities listed below)
Addressing climate change; securing a healthy natural environment for everyone's health, well-being and prosperity; sustainable development; rural affairs
- Direct customers
- Public Bodies; rural communities;rural business; Defra
- Business functions
The information contained in these pages is correct to the best of our knowledge as of 30 August 2007 and will be updated at regular intervals. If any information is incorrect or needs updating, please contact drt@defra.gsi.gov.uk.
Page last modified:30August 2007
Page published:August 2007