Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas
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Amigos Worldwide
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare, SocietyAmigos works in Uganda to bring sustainability, dignity and hope to disadvantaged people. At Kira Farm Development Centre 40 vulnerable young Ugandans receive training. We run a child-led family sponsorship programme enabling 380 children to go to school. We work in rural communities providing clean water and training in conservation farming, WaSH, appropriate technolgies and conflict resolution.
Entraide (mutual Aid)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareEntraide (Mutual Aid) supports asylum seekers and refugees in Solihull and the West Midlands. We help them to access benefits, housing, education, training and employment as well as providing befriending and other social activities. We also work to reduce poverty in Africa (especially in Dem Rep of Congo) in the fields of education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, etc.
Mid Devon Town And Country Show Society Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo promote and advance agriculture for the benefit of the public and to seek and generally improve and publicise it in all its branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and connections with it.For the primary purpose of raising money for the pursuance of its Principal Objects to hold an annual agricultural show.
Malawi Community Hubs
Economic and community development, Social welfareWorking to relieve poverty in rural areas of Malawi.
Cress
Economic and community development, EducationChristian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.
The Birmingham Boys And Girls Union
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide a challenge to young people from all walks of life, particularly the disadvantaged, and educate them in the social and environmental benefits of the countryside. Woodlands Camp is an outdoor centre with a wide range of activities including abseiling, climbing, canoeing, archery, assault course and nature trails.
New Ways
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationNew Ways focusses on health and development projects predominantly in Turkana, Kenya. Areas of focus: Nutritional Nursery Schools which provides basic nutritional support and healthcare to under 6's to improve life expectancy. Development the water infrastructure (dams, bore holes with either hand pumps or wind pumps). Education and Empowerment of the local people through agriculture and fishing.
Yorkshire And Humber Ecological Data Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentYorkshire & Humber Ecological Data Trust seeks to improve and inform environmental planning, sustainable development, land management and countryside stewardship in Yorkshire. It achieves this through the collation, management and dissemination of biodiversity and other environmental information.
The Dpj Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthThe DPJ Foundation provides support to those in the rural communities of Wales, especially men in agriculture. It does this through spreading awareness of Mental health, educating people through Mental Health First Aid and providing practical support to those in the sector through the 'Share the Load' counselling referral service.
Melplash Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo improve standard of agriculture & horticulture in West Dorset and surrounding area by promoting improvement in breeding of livestock, promotion and organisation of agricultural show, ploughing matches and other competitions associated with agriculture, promotion of West Dorset agriculture to the public. To provide education in agriculturally related issues. To award bursaries to local students.
The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe Sylvia Beaufoy Centre provides a much needed facility in a rural area for young people aged 9-19. The Centre offers a safe, inclusive space where they can spend time in a positive way in various youth activities. They can be part of a wider community of peers and supportive adults and find help when needed. There is a positive focus on development for future aspirations.
The Countryside Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingThe Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.
Tutti Frutti Productions
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Educationtutti frutti is a touring theatre company that creates work specifically for children over 3 and their families. We perform in a variety of venues regionally, nationally and internationally from small and mid scale theatres to art centres, schools and rural touring schemes, and undertake around 300 performances a year. We create newly commissioned plays and adapt popular stories.
Royal Agricultural University Student Union
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1. coordinate and manage non academic student activities2. primary representative of student body3. organizing functions and events4. coordinate and manage fundraising activities5. coordinate and manage budgets, sports clubs and societies
Nuffield International Farming Scholarships
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure(1) providing scholarships to Beneficiaries to learn about the practices and techniques employed in different parts of the world and to develop best-practices based upon this learning; and(2) providing a forum for the exchange and dissemination of information among Beneficiaries about agricultural, horticultural, fishing and countryside management best practices and related information.
Newport And District Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of agriculture for the public benefit, particularly in Newport, Shropshire and the surrounding area, principally through the holding of an annual show.
Frome And District Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchThe Charity's objectives are to promote the general advancement of agricultural forestry and horticulture through providing exhibitions, technical education and scientific investigations and other such means. This is achieved mainly through the annual one day show, this provides education and training in all aspects of farming, cultivation and management of land and allied trades.
Christian Partners In Africa
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity works with African partners on development programmes in Africa including: supporting the resettlement of children in Uganda from a Children's Home into families; supporting disadvantaged children though primary education in Uganda; supporting rural community groups in Uganda towards self reliance; supporting girls in university education in Ethiopia.
The Lightwave Community C.i.o.
Economic and community development, ReligionAdvancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and teachings of the Church of England within the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich by through missional groups called Lightwave Groups, supported by Rural Hub Churches
Plant Your Future
Economic and community developmentPlant your Future works in the Peruvian Amazon. The project promotes sustainable land use. We are providing support for reforestation and sustainable agricultural systems on degraded lands through agroforestry, where farmers' incomes can be improved through the commercialization of natural assets, including fruits, carbon and timber.
Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfareRaj Saubhag is committed to: Promotion of Jain philosophy Support educational projects in rural areas mainly in Gujarat India.Support institutions specialising in rehabilitation of physically disadvantaged children.Support provison of medical services through institutionsGenerally help those below the poverty lineNo individual grants are made
The Reece Foundation
Economic and community developmentPROMOTE MANUFACTURING AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION WITH EMPHASIS IN THE NORTH EAST, PARTICULARLY RELATING TO ENGINEERING MATHS AND PHYSICS BUT ALSO INCLUDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNTRYSIDE AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES
The Yinka Shonibare Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe support of international creative exchanges, the development of new work, the mutual understanding of cultural differences and breaking down traditional barriers of access, lack of infrastructure and education. Actively supporting transdisciplinary artists, researchers and practitioner residencies within the arts, design and agriculture; education and public events in the UK and Nigeria.
New Perspectives Theatre Company
Arts, Economic and community developmentEnabling access to theatre and the arts by: producing theatre shows which tour predominantly to Rural Communities across the East Midlands and beyond, extending reach touring to venues nationally; running training programmes for emerging East Midlands theatre makers and writers; managing Northants Touring Arts programming arts events in rural communities throughout Northamptonshire.
The Windlestone Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe 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.