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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.

1,152
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Surrey County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

To 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.

Latest Income: £56,446
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Protestant Alliance

Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

Maintaining 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.

Latest Income: £55,804
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Essex County Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture

Economic and community development, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £54,940
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Powell And Welch Almshouse Charity

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing

As 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.

Latest Income: £54,866
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Chepstow Agricultural Society

Economic and community development

Pomotion of agriculture and improving farming practices within Chepstow and surrounding area

Latest Income: £54,268
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Devizes Young Farmers Club

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

Youth Organisation that provides educational and social activities for Young People with an interest in the countryside and rural activites.

Latest Income: £54,233
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Kingsbridge Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

Latest Income: £54,225
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Pembrokeshire Federation Of Women's Institutes

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Established 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

Latest Income: £54,138
Areas of Operation: Pembrokeshire
Status: Registered
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Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision 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

Latest Income: £54,024
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

THE 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

Latest Income: £53,917
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Yarcombe And District Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

Latest Income: £53,435
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Ynys Mon County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £53,315
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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Worcestershire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Economic and community development

See Trustees Report

Latest Income: £53,259
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Eccleshall Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Eccleshall 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.

Latest Income: £53,000
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Fluck Convalescent Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £52,845
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Tadworth And Walton Overseas Aid Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

We 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.

Latest Income: £52,434
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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One World Group Oxted

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health

AIDS EDUCATION, BOOKS, SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURE PROJECTS, WELLS,SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

Latest Income: £52,420
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Linley Shaw Foundation

Economic and community development

To 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

Latest Income: £52,010
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Woodgate Valley Urban Farm LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Woodgate 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.

Latest Income: £51,984
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham Children's Community Venture Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

BCCV runs a hostel which is used by schools to enable children and young people to learn about the countryside and to experience living communally.

Latest Income: £51,837
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Cuckfield Society

Economic and community development

PRESERVING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE ESSENTIAL ATMOSPHERE OF THE CUCKFIELD PARISH AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE

Latest Income: £51,746
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Urambo And Mwanhala

Associations, Economic and community development

Support 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

Latest Income: £51,544
Areas of Operation: Tanzania
Status: Registered
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John Edgar Memorial Trust

Economic and community development

The 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.

Latest Income: £50,922
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Lindale Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Lindale 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

Latest Income: £50,680
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Withleigh Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

Latest Income: £50,663
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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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.