Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas
Discover 1,152 Economic and community development charities that specialise in rural and farming areas. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Lincolnshire South Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTHE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION ARE TO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES 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 OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE ETC.
Kingswood Pre-School Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationUnder 5's Pre-School, based in the rural village of Kingswood, near Maidstone, Kent.
Teso Development Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe work with the christian churches at the Teso region of North East Uganda to provide relief of poverty, hunger and ill health through the provision of clean water, the improvement of livelihoods through training and support for improved agriculture and the development of community self help and leadership through training of community groups as well as the advancement of the Christian religion.
The Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentEDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RESPECT OF ALL TYPES OF STEAM ENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, TRACTORS, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
Hawkshead Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentEncouraging improvements in livestock and all areas of agriculture. Encouragement is through competitions, exhibitions and an annual show.
South West Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentFor young people in the rural community to gain skills and confidence in a variety of events, with the opportunity to represent their County in competitions.
Egham And Thorpe Royal Agricultural And Horticultural Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo provide facilities on an annual basis for the local community to demonstrate their services, goods, skills and hobbies and to provide family orientated traditional entertainment at an affordable price for the elderly and young families.
The Suffolk County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureSuffolk based youth organisation providing educational, social, sporting and charity work for young people based in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 30.
Broadwas Bumble Bees
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationWe are a rural setting providing full day care for children ages 2-11 in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We are in a purpose built building within the school grounds and we provide wrap around care for the school. At our last ofsted which was 2007 we received an outstanding for the quality and standards of the nursery education.
Sedgefield And District Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo organise an annual show to present aspects of farming, rural economy & pursuits to the general public.
The Northumberland County Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureUMBRELLA FOR NETWORK OF CLUBS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, COUNTY RALLY, SPORTING ACTIVITES & DRAMA/PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS, EVENT ORGANISATION.
Inkberrow Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentTrainingCompetitionsEventsFundraisingYouth Work
Great Shefford Under Fives
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareWe run a Pre-School 3 days a week, term time, plus a Baby & Toddler group once a week at the Village Hall. The group provides educational and social activities for young children plus an opportunity for local families to meet and socialise in our rural area. We are inspected by Ofsted and supported by the West Berkshire Early Years team. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance.
Totnes Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Luxulyan Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationProviding pre school education for children aged 2-5 in a rural village.
John Longwill's Agricultural Scheme
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProvision of training/education by way of making grants to individuals and/or organisations.
Foulsham And Bintree Baby Toddler And Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentWe are rural community playgroup who are passionate about child development. We work closely with our family's and celebrate diversity within staff and the family that attend. We supply learning through play activity's that are tailored to the individual child. We accept children from 2 years old and can cater for all needs, and accept all government funding.
The Nottinghamshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo support our rural clubs to advance the education of young people between 10 and 30 to improve their social, physical, and intellectual skills
Cambridgeshire Proficiency Test Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of education by means of collaboration with the National Proficiency Tests Council in the administration and provision of Proficiency Tests in practical land based activities.
India Development Group (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWorking with people on the margins of rural society in India- low caste and tribal people, especially disadvantaged women- to help them build and sustain their individual, family and community livelihoods.
Goosnargh And Longridge Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community developmentHolding of an annual agricultural show
British Cattle Breeders Club Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe charity aims to link practical cattle breeding with science, to improve the quality and productivity of cattle breeding to benefit UK dairy and beef production by means of a conference, farm walks and publications. Publications are circulated to members, sections of the agricultural industry and the libraries of the Universities and Agricultural Colleges as well as published on the web.
East Kent Ploughing Match Association
Animals, Economic and community developmentTo encourage those employed in Agriculture and to award prizes for skills in ploughing with Tractors, Vintage & Horses, also for excellence in Crop Husbandry.The Charity also aims to educate the general public in the fundamentals of Agriculture and to impart a greater understanding on the relationship between Farming and the Environment.
World Ploughing Organisation
Economic and community developmentTo foster and preserve the art and improve the skill of ploughing the land. To promote World Championship Ploughing Contests. . To urge the developement and adoption of improved trchniques and aids to man in all branches of agriculture.. ll To support and co-operate with other charitable bodies or associations in thr furtherance of these objects.
The Farmers' Club Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentSupporting learning and leadership within the food, farming and associated industries.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,152 registered rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities?
Rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities?
Across all rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities?
Rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.