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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The East Riding Of Yorkshire Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
Teesside Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.
The Wiltshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth work
Bridgwater Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureUSE OF INVESTMENT INCOME FOR ADVANCEMENT OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOCIETY'S OBJECTIVES; IE TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THOSE AREAS.
Swinton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationRUNS A PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP FOR TEN 3 HOUR SESSIONS A WEEK, OVER FIVE DAYS, IN A COMMUNITY BUILDING IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN RURAL NORTH YORKSHIRE
Campaign To Protect Rural England - Dorset Branch
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe objects of the Branch shall be seek to improve, protect and preserve for the benefit of the public, the countryside and the market towns and rural villages of the County of Dorset.
The Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council Limited
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of agriculture in the field of pesticides for the benefit of the community.
The Barn Outdoor Pursuits Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe charity aims to provide an accommodation centre to enable programmes for personal and social development of young people in Rural & Wild Country. This is founded upon the principle of equality of opportunity and the principal that it should be affordable to all, irrespective of social standing or background.
Gloucestershire Federation Of Young Farmer's Clubs
Economic and community development, Leisurea) To advance the education of youbg members of the public in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjectsb) in the interests of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation, to improve conditions of life, encourage self reliance and individual responsibility so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of the community
Cumbria Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs - Northern District
Economic and community developmentYFC has 15 Clubs in North Cumbria.
Somerset Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth organisation for all young people with an interest in the countryside aged 10-26 years. Recognised life skills are learnt by members who run their own clubs, chairing meetings, secretarial duties, treasurer duties and programme planning are just a few. Training and achievements in public speaking,sports and the arts are within the structured sports and competitions programme.
Benger Bears Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationBenger Bears Pre-School is set in the rural village community of Sutton Benger. At Benger Bears Pre-school we aim to provide high quality, affordable and accessible childcare to children aged two and a half to five, in a safe and supportive environment, and to work in partnership with parents in the provision of this childcare.
The Jacob Sheep Society Limited
Economic and community developmentAdvance and promote agriculture by improving the breed and promoting and encouraging the breeding of Jacob Sheep
The Buckinghamshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentGeneral youth work with young people aged 10-26 often from rural areas.
The Elham Valley Line Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, HousingThe charity manages a countryside centre and tea room in an historic local barn, moved from the site of the Channel Tunnel complex, housing local historic artefacts and information. It also manages an adjacent museum dedicated to the Elham Valley Line Railway, housing many rail based artefacts and the English half of the original model from the Channel Tunnel Exhibition Centre.
Stepping Stones Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationRural committee run pre-school offering childcare between 8.50 am and 3.00 pm. Extended hours are available. Aim is to deliver quality affordable care giving children a sound foundation to learn from. Play approach benefits all in their learning no matter what their individual abilities. Aspire to give skills for the rest of their lives and in future be positive contributors to society.
Poverty Relief Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareProviding funds for construction of wells with pumps & rainwater tanks in rural areas of Tanzania. Other projects include new classrooms & loans to women's groups.
Cpre Rutland And Lincolnshire
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe objects of the branch charity shall be to promote and encourage for the benefit of the public the improvement, protection and preservation of the countryside of Rutland and Lincolnshire, their towns and villages and the better development of the rural environment.
Leighton Buzzard Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentEducation/TrainingSport/recreationAnimalsEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage
The Keighley And District Agricultural Show Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo present to the public an annual agricultural and horticultural show.
The Bedfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo provide education and training for young people aged between 10 and 26 years old.
The Huxham Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTrustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.
Towcester And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, LeisureWIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES EG SPORT,STOCK JUDGING ETC
The Merioneth County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentMeirionnydd YFC seeks to meet the needs of rural young people aged between 10 and 31. It is a totally democratic organisation which means it is run by members for members
Clwyd County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentRural youth movement for young people aged 10 to 28 based in geographical area of former county of Clwyd
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.