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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John Colman Mann Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentGrant making activities concerned with the work of the Norfolk Agricultural Station, its successor bodies and similar institutions in the improvement of the agricultural industry.
Helland Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
The Dorset County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community development, LeisureProvides 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.
Nevern Agricultural And Horticultural Show Society
Economic and community development, LeisureThe promotion of agricultural activities, by holding an annual agricultural show
North Devon Museum Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMuseum 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.
Church Preen Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentPreschool set in a rural location offering day care for children aged 2 - 5 years.
The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society For Great Britain Limited
Economic and community developmentEncouraging, promoting & improving the breeding of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Registration of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Promotion of breed at agricultural events.
Echo International Health Services Limited
Economic and community development, HealthThe 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.
Wattlesborough Village Hall Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCommunity 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.
Downham Market Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentGROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ORGANISE A LOT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUB AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES
The Derbyshire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProvides advocacy/advice/information
North Somerset Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA 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.
Lsa Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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
The Spencer Homes Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProviding seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.
The Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA 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.
Clawton And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Farndale Agricultural, Horticultural And Industrial Society
Economic and community development, LeisureA Dales Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show, exhibits of livestock, farm produce, etc; the event is open to the general public.
Lindsey Rural Players
Arts, Economic and community developmentPresentation 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.
Northampton Town And County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentNorthants 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.
Helston And St Keverne Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo 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.
Ongar And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation 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.
Four Winds Trust
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
Shipston-On-Stour Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentVoluntary Rural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 26
Dyffryn Tanat Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects
Henley And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareYoung 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.
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.