Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas

Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.

An independent, international Centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is:- To generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research- To apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public

The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.

'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'

Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.

Activities within the general areas of crop varieties and seeds, including:Provision of information and advice to farmers, growers and educators.A programme of public good plant breeding which will positively impact the environment and public well-being.Crop variety performance trials and laboratory testing. Contract research for a wide range of organisations.Education and Training.

We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.

- Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.

Three key areas of focus: 1) Educating on Factory Farming 2) Supporting the Coller School of Management and 3) Supporting Education, Culture and Other Causes

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.

Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.

Community Development, External Grants, Nature Conservation, Arts , Partnership Working, Sport and Recreation,Resource Centre for Disadvantaged Groups, Horticultural Therapy Centre , and Support for Local Rural Communities. Investment in property to enable partnership working and better services.We operate in Newbury and the surrounding area (West Berkshire and North Hants).

YAS supports and promotes Farming and the Countryside. Best known for organising the Great Yorkshire Show. This is a showcase for the best of agriculture and the countryside.The YAS also undertakes many other charitable activities:-Over 40 education events are held each year.

RESEARCHING AND ANALYSING THE CAUSES AND EXTENT OF FUEL POVERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO ADDRESS IT.MANAGING PROJECTS IN INNER CITIES AND RURAL AREAS WHICH SHOW INNOVATIVE WAYS OF TACKLING FUEL POVERTY AND THAT BRING WIDER BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CAMPAIGNING TO INCREASE RESOURCES TO ERADICATE FUEL POVERTY. PROVISION OF ADVICE AND TRAINING SERVICES.

READ FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL STRUCTURE FROM A TRUST TO A CHARITABLE COMPANY, NO:1160256. HISTORICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER: 1114808.READ Foundation builds purpose built schools to provide quality education for poor and rural communities. It sponsors orphans & needy children to gain the skills needed to help themselves out of poverty.

RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BY: IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY; FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSFER AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER/RESOURCE-POOR FARMERS.DEVELOPING, ARRANGING AND EFFECTING ACCESS BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR THEIR BENEFIT.

Work in six countries in Africa to provide a package of on-going support and practical training over three to five years, including training in farming skills, gender equality, sanitation and money management . alongside the provision of livestock and tools - to ensure that some of Africa's most marginalised people have the confidence, knowledge and skills to help themselves.

To promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area

The promotion of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation, primarily through the society's Summer show, Winter fair and Spring festival.

The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities.

The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.

The charity is involved in activities to improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments of the river Tees and its tributaries. In particular, work has been undertaken to deliver advice and capital works on diffuse rural pollution and invasive species control at a number of locations. The charity has also delivered River lab projects into local schools.

TO CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

Operates the New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Manages New Park, Brockenhurst. Provides youth camping facilities. Supports agricultural & forest based activities and charities. Broad based education throughout the annual show.

To provide co-educational preparatory education and a nursery. We have a strong academic tradition with an impressive standard of pastoral care and are committed to the advancement of education. We also use and develop the unique countryside setting of the school to educate pupils with new life-skills and knowledge whilst maintaining the charity's listed building .