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

The objects of the Charity are the advancement and promotion, for the public benefit, of agriculture and horticulture.To achieve this charitable aim events are staged on topics covering Soil Enrichment and Precision Livestock Farming. It is the Charity's intention that it will develop and enhance a network of agricultural societies around England and Wales.

The promotion for the public benefit of urban and rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, (and in particular Leeds 11), by various means, including the relief of poverty and unemployment and the provision of a community or public facility for training and recreational needs, especially through the provision of pre-school childcare and support for parents.

Our focus is on building a stronger and fairer Norfolk through support, empowerment and strategic partnership with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Our activities cover three main areas: 1) practical support for organisations and communities 2) leading VCSE engagement and voice work in Norfolk3) working to ensure fair outcomes for all

Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy

The advancement of education in woodland-related skills; and to develop, promote and encourage the provision of woodland-related facilities in the interests of health and social welfare, for the education and recreation of individuals in rural Wales who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, mental or physical disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.

Pentabus is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays about the rural world for local and national audiences. Based on a farm in Shropshire, we make a real commitment to the creative health of the countryside, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it.

Take Art seeks to promote the arts in partnership with all sections of the rural population of Somerset and to advocate the important role of the arts, within a rural and social context, in the development of both the community and the individual.

The Pound Arts Trust Limited is responsible for running The Pound arts centre, the arts hub for north Wiltshire; Corsham Festivals and Rural Arts Wiltshire & Rural Arts South Gloucestershire, the rural touring scheme. Through a programme of performances, workshops, exhibitions & talks, The Pound Arts Trust aims to create both cultural & educational opportunities for people of all ages & abilities.

From our purposely designed centre, we offer a range of support to families with disabled children or any additional needs. Activities include play clubs, dance classes, mother & toddler group, soft play, IT suite, sensory suite, sibling support, educational support, agriculture, small animal petting area, specialist holiday respite, specialist adapted cycles, crafts, volunteering opportunities.

Supports the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India which runs a children's home and a rural hospital. It provides for retired missionaries who had given their lives to this work without salaries.

Promoting and facilitating community-led initiatives to improve the quality of life in the area of operation.

ADeC provides arts development services in East Anglia, primarily East Cambridgeshire and Cambridgeshire. Services include support for community groups, direct promotion of arts events, and arts based project activity, in particular with young people and rural communities

Community First Oxfordshire's aim is to make a real contribution to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Oxfordshire, particularly those who are disadvantaged. In pursuit of this aim we have two primary objectives: Firstly, to help communities in Oxfordshire to identify and tackle local needs and problems. Secondly, to enable and encourage a variety of voluntary initiatives.

As a specialist rural organisation we work with communities, businesses, social enterprises, groups and individuals to support and encourage community-led action. We are experienced in areas such as broadband, access to services, transport, affordable housing, fuel poverty, energy generation, village halls & community assets, health & social care, funding advice and community led planning.

Management, development and maintenance of a public rural park and the operation of an adjoining public "pay and play" golf course.

Provides learning and recreational activities based on farming, the countryside and the wider environment to people living in the East End of London

The Old Kiln Museum CIO owns and operates the Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham Surrey. The Museum was founded in 1973 by Madge and Henry Jackson. (Old Kiln Museum, then Rural Life Centre.) The CIO keeps and continues to develop the museum collection, operating the museum for the benefit of the public telling the story of how we lived, tools trades and professions in the English countryside.

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: - TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM CONDITION (ASC) AND ASSOCIATED DIFFICULTIES AND THOSE WORKING WITH THEM. BY DEVELOPING CAPABILITIES, SKILLS AND WORK-RELATED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDING RELIEF FOR THEM AND THOSE CARING FOR THEM IN THE FORM OF RESIDENTIAL AND RESPITE CARE. ALL CARRIED OUT AT PENNYHOOKS FARM OR OTHER SUITABLE RURAL LOCATIONS.

We work with various communities in South East London and assist them to be economically independent through entrepreneurial and business development schemes and training programmes. At the same time, we also provide free legal advice and representation to individuals that we consider to be indigent and/or incapable of navigating the complex legal process that they are often faced with.

Pragya enables sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in remote and marginal societies, in a way that preserves and promotes local cultures and fragile ecosystems. Our grassroots programmes include: food, agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and renewable energy; education; empowering women and minorities; health, safe water and sanitation; and disasters.

To research, educate and promote knowledge of the Biodynamic concepts and methods initiated by Dr Rudolf Steiner for the betterment of farming, forestry and gardening.

The charity operates in the North East of England, primarily in County Durham. The charity makes grant awards to organisations that further the charity's objects. The charity is particularly interested in the advancement of rural regeneration, heritage regeneration and associated community capacity building in County Durham.

The John Edgar Trust aims to enhance leadership and management skills within agriculture and the land-based industries. It is a Hampshire based registered charity dedicated to helping people achieve their potential in rural enterprises. The trust offers, through its management development scheme, a unique management training opportunity to people engaged in farming and land-based industries.

The Charity aims to provide opportunities for enterprise and education working in harmony with the environment and providing a first step into the countryside for the urban community.

The aims and objectives of the Charity as stated in the governing documents are broad and,whilst mainly educational,go beyond the principal activity of running a successful Annual Conference.The Conference theme,programme and sponsorship are driven by the Council whose members chair sessions,host speakers and receptions and steward the Conference and the Debate.