East Down Rural Community Network is a voluntary umbrella body set up and managed by community groups in Down District and Ards Borough Council Areas

Our Vision Statement

East Down Rural Community Network is committed to an inclusive future where all citizens actively participate in local life, helping each other to create a healthy, peaceful, vibrant & sustainable society

Our Mission Statement

East Down Rural Community Network supports and services its member groups and others to ensure a strong community input to the social, environmental and economic life of East Down.

Strategic Aims:

Aim 1 - Empowering the voice of rural communities

Aim 2 - Championing excellence in rural community development

Aim 3 - Developing civic leadership in rural communities

Aim 4 - Actively working towards an equitable and peaceful society

Aim 5 - Promoting the sustainable development of rural communities

Our legal status

We are registered as a charity (No. XR38257) and a company limited by guarantee (No. NI42835).