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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.

John Colman Mann Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Grant making activities concerned with the work of the Norfolk Agricultural Station, its successor bodies and similar institutions in the improvement of the agricultural industry.

Latest Income: £44,695
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Helland Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The hall is available for private hire and is used by local groups. We are part of Carn to Cove, a rural touring scheme for Cornwall which has introduced a wide variety of performers to a mixed audience. We also have weekly yoga/pilates classes, T'ai Chi, Table Tennis and rag rugging classes.

Latest Income: £44,490
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Dorset County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Economic and community development, Leisure

Provides support for the ten Young Farmers Clubs in Dorset.We arrange competitions,sports and social and educational events.We are a link between the clubs and the national organisation of Y.F.C's.

Latest Income: £44,091
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Nevern Agricultural And Horticultural Show Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

The promotion of agricultural activities, by holding an annual agricultural show

Latest Income: £43,930
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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North Devon Museum Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Museum mainly of local maritime matters but also agricultural and social activities as well. A Victorian school is run for local schools to use to give them an idea of educational ways in Victorian times. The catchment area is North Devon.

Latest Income: £43,678
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Church Preen Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development

Preschool set in a rural location offering day care for children aged 2 - 5 years.

Latest Income: £43,437
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society For Great Britain Limited

Economic and community development

Encouraging, promoting & improving the breeding of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Registration of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Promotion of breed at agricultural events.

Latest Income: £42,774
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Echo International Health Services Limited

Economic and community development, Health

The charity aims to improve in healthcare to people in underdeveloped countries, particularly in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where access to appropriate levels of healthcare is very difficult.

Latest Income: £42,661
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wattlesborough Village Hall Institute

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

Community activities - Charity fundraising events (shows, sales), dance lessons, fitness classes, choirs, pre-school group, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, young farmers meetings & dinners, annual village show. The hall is rented by villagers for weddings, parties and other private functions.

Latest Income: £42,619
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Downham Market Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ORGANISE A LOT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUB AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES

Latest Income: £42,498
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Derbyshire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Provides advocacy/advice/information

Latest Income: £42,259
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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North Somerset Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A rural youth movement where members can learn new skills for life and development in areas such as Public speaking, Drama & Entertainments, Sports and learn to conduct and manage their own Clubs.

Latest Income: £42,134
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Lsa Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

The relief of poverty for former members, employees and tenants of the Land Settlement Association LimitedThe advancement of education in the field of horticulture and agriculture

Latest Income: £42,075
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Spencer Homes Charity

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

Providing seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.

Latest Income: £41,820
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

A rural youth organisation run by its members (aged 10 to 26) for its members. It provides young people who have a love of the countryside with fantastic opportunities to develop numerous skills, take part in a varied competitions programme, travel abroad, work within the local community, make friends and enjoy a great social life - fun, learning and achievement.

Latest Income: £41,526
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Clawton 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: £41,376
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Farndale Agricultural, Horticultural And Industrial Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

A Dales Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show, exhibits of livestock, farm produce, etc; the event is open to the general public.

Latest Income: £41,372
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Lindsey Rural Players

Arts, Economic and community development

Presentation of classical, cultural and educational dramatic works and recitals to foster, promote and increase and maintain public interest and education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic arts and co-related arts.

Latest Income: £41,235
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Northampton Town And County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Northants YFC is a voluntary organisation for young people aged between 10 and 30 in and around the county of Northamptonshire. The Northants YFC Federation is made up of five member clubs (Grendon, Kelmarsh, Oundle, Thrapston & Towcester) and is associated to the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Visit www.northants-yfc.org.uk to find out more.

Latest Income: £40,726
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Helston And St Keverne Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home craft, country life and related subjects. In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for creation and leisure.

Latest Income: £39,885
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Ongar And District Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.

Latest Income: £39,799
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Four Winds Trust

Economic and community development

The purpose of the Four Winds Trust is to give those living in the cities a better chance to enjoy nature and the beauties of the countryside.

Latest Income: £39,798
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Shipston-On-Stour Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Voluntary Rural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 26

Latest Income: £39,330
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Dyffryn Tanat Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing

To advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects

Latest Income: £38,927
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Henley And District Young Farmers' Club

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Young Farmers are people aged 10-26 who meet in rural areas. We raise money for local charities, we meet on a weekly basis and cover a wide range of activities including sports, public speaking and socialising.

Latest Income: £38,775
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
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.