In addition to our practical work with rural communities, we identify challenges faced by individuals and communities in rural Sussex, and we champion their needs with policy and decision makers The role of Action in rural Sussex is to provide practical help and support to villages in Sussex enabling them to be vibrant, living and working places Action in rural Sussex was established in 1931 as Sussex Rural Community Council, and has worked with and for rural communities ever since Action in rural Sussex was established in 1931 as Sussex Rural Community Council, and has worked with rural communities since then Action in rural Sussex has three aims