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 Surrey County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo Enable young people to make their own decisions both within YFC and beyond on issues which affect their lives. Also to provide a programme for a variety of learning opportunities including vocational and life skills. By positive yet sensitive leadership, the movement will provide a framework within which young people can learn and become more involved as members of society.
The Protestant Alliance
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining against all encroachment the Scriptural Doctrines of the Reformation and principles of religious liberty. Advancing the Christian religion and where possible relieving poverty among persecuted Protestants. Producing a bi-monthly magazine. Holding Protestant Martyr Commemoration Meetings, having a presence at County and Agricultural shows, and maintaining a preaching ministry.
Essex County Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, LeisureThe object of the County Proficiency Tests Committee shall be the advancement of education by means of collaboration with the National Proficiency Tests Council in the administration and provision of Proficiency Tests in practical agriculture and horticulture and related subjects within the County
The Powell And Welch Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingAs a modern Almshouse Charity we provide affordable housing in a rural area for local people who are in need. Our Residents are elderly people of limited means who are accepted as Almshouse Residents due to their circumstances and their inability to fund a home from their own resources.
Chepstow Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentPomotion of agriculture and improving farming practices within Chepstow and surrounding area
Devizes Young Farmers Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareYouth Organisation that provides educational and social activities for Young People with an interest in the countryside and rural activites.
Kingsbridge Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Pembrokeshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentEstablished to provide an organisation with the object of enabling country women to take an effective part in the improvement and development of the condition of rural life and to make provisions to advance their education. It exists to give all women the opportunity of working together throughout Wales in the womens institute organisation, and of putting into practice those ideals for which it st
Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities, education and training
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Yarcombe And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Ynys Mon County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe Young Farmers Movement which provides the means to advance the education and personal development of young people of the public in all aspects of rural life. It is an organisation run by the members for the members on Anglesey.It provides for all types of training, recreation and leisure time occupations so as to advance their development as confident, self-reliant individuals.
Worcestershire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentSee Trustees Report
Eccleshall Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureEccleshall YFC is part of the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. The Club meets regularly in and around the Eccleshall are and organise their own programme of events which include sports, socials, discos, balls, visits, talks and many much much more.
Fluck Convalescent Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo provide financial grants to women and children (male or female) to the age of 18 considered to be of poor financial means, are sick or convalescing after illness or operative treatment, resident in Gloucester City or neighbourhood previously forming Gloucester Rural District.
Tadworth And Walton Overseas Aid Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe give support to selected projects overseas, especially those in which local people are involved. We help communities in poor countries with funds for small scale projects that can create a long-lasting benefit. Typically these include the provision of medical, educational and community facilities and the promotion of new techniques for irregation, education and organic farming.
One World Group Oxted
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, HealthAIDS EDUCATION, BOOKS, SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURE PROJECTS, WELLS,SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
The Linley Shaw Foundation
Economic and community developmentTo benefit organizations that organize voluntary workers into tidying up and beautifying the countryside of UK. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Woodgate Valley Urban Farm LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareWoodgate Valley Urban Farm is a focus for the empowerment & practical involvement of people from the local community in rural activities.. There is an emphasis upon young people, the disadvantaged, and the underprivileged to whom we give general support, life skills training & basic confidence in a non judgemental environment. We are members of Social Farms & Gardens.
The Birmingham Children's Community Venture Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingBCCV runs a hostel which is used by schools to enable children and young people to learn about the countryside and to experience living communally.
The Cuckfield Society
Economic and community developmentPRESERVING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ESSENTIAL ATMOSPHERE OF THE CUCKFIELD PARISH AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE
The Friends Of Urambo And Mwanhala
Associations, Economic and community developmentSupport of development projects in the Tabora Region of Tanzania. Specific projects involve, education, health, agriculture and water supply. The charity does not support individuals except as part of a larger project funded by the charity
John Edgar Memorial Trust
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
Lindale Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLindale Pre-School cares for children from 2 - 4 years 11 months we serve a rural area and follow the EYFS guidance for 0 - 5 year olds we are open Monday - Friday 8.45 - 12.45 term time only
Withleigh Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
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.