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

The Essex Agricultural Society aims to raise the profile of the food and farming industry to the general public and to act as a route for communication between the Society, its members, the farming and non-farming communities and schools.

Funding projects and activities which help to preserve and protect the buildings, character, aspect and amenities of the rural environment especially in the parishes of Lockinge and Ardington.

Cartmel Agricultural Society organises & operates an agricultural show open to the general public. The show acts as a link between rural communities, farmers and the public. It attracts many visitors who learn about rural life and farming systems.

To facilitate music-making activities for people of all ages living in the villages/towns of Wiltshire, through presenting and performing music. To promote the study and practice of music, especially in its social and co-operative forms. To conduct negotiations with any government, local, municipal or other authorities on matters affecting the study and practice of music in Wiltshire.

We have four funds. Relief in need, education, public purposes & church. They are self explanitory, except that the church fund is a share of our net income. Our area of benefit is limited to the urban & rural districts of Whittlesey. Applications from outside our district will perhaps not receive a reply.

Exists to recognise outstanding contributions to agricultural and rural progress within the UK and to make awards accordingly of associateship and fellowship, duly assessed by peer review.

Helps present/past employees, dependants, of grain/related trades, agricultural merchants, feed compounders, flour millers, seed processors and others. Help is to people of all ages, is usually financial, in form of grants or help with utility and other bills.

Lancashire Young Farmers is a democratic youth organisation with 15 clubs around Lancashire. Our aim is to provide opportunities for young people to learn new skills and develop existing ones, through self governance and a comprehensive programme of competitions and activities.

Burniston and Cloughton pre-school playgroup provides quality education and care for children from 2 to 4 years of age. We are situated in the rural location of Cloughton, north of Scarborough. We employ 4 qualified members of staff and can cater for 24 children per session.

The activities organised by this charity are consistent with upholding the objects of the Women's Institute charity of which the main purpose is to enable women who are associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and o

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.

Providing community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.

Organise an annual county agricultural show.

To promote the advancement of education for the public benefit relating to natural history, ecology and conservation of the natural environment.

The Trust makes grants to charities and other bodies for the improvement and welfare of British agriculture.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.OUR MISSION STATEMENT; "TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE FUN, IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL SKILLS AND GAIN A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT".

The trust supports initiatives which increase sustainability, biodiversity and organic farming, for example research into organic seed production and nutrition. The trust also supports specific work in educational research and spiritual care for the living and the dying.

The provision of facilities and funding for the Society's objectives particularly agricultural education

Sharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.

Making nature available for the less able.

The charity is a pre-school which operates in the small rural Sussex village of Horsted Keynes. We offer affordable childcare weekday mornings and three afternoons for children in the age range 2 to 5 years. Our objectives are to enhance the development of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

The main object of the charity is to promote the advancement of agriculture for the benefit of the public by providing the show field for Dalston Show (CIO and linked charity) to hold an annual show at Dalston.

Kennford Playbox is a rural preschool on the outskirts of Exeter. Operating from a purpose built facility, the preschool creates a happy, safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all 2-4 year olds that attend. Inspected by Ofsted in 2019 and rated overall as 'Outstanding' in the welfare, behaviour and development of its children.

Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Magic Box is a rural Pre School for children aged 2.5 years to 5 years.