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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St Mabyn Young Farmer's Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Slaley Show
Economic and community development, LeisureAnnual Agricultural/Horticultural Show
Findon Village Gardens Association
Economic and community development, FacilitiesEducational Speakers/ Meetings on gardens, agriculture & general interest subjects. Annual Flower shows for general Public. Social & educational events for members and guests.
Osun Arts Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesWork in schools, community centres & theatres introducing, demonstrating and teaching all aspects of African culture - the music, drama, story telling and dance; produces and perform innovative, powerful traditional and contemporary African theatre for rural, mid and large scale touring nationally; promotes cultural exchanges between Britain and Africa; delivering employable skills for unemployed.
Stock And Bradley Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesOur mission is to promote and facilitate community spirit, health & well-being to those individuals and organizations linked to the rural village of Stock & Bradley Green
Ghana School Aid
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationGhana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.
Ashford And District Young Farmer's Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentRaising awareness of rural life through fund raising activities for local charities.The age range of our members is 16 years of age through to 30'ish.
Whittington And Oswestry Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA RURAL YOUTH ORGANISATION, WITH MEMBERS AGED 10 to 28 YEARS OF AGE, THAT MEET ONCE A WEEK IN THE WHITTINGTON & OSWESTRY AREA. WE TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS SUCH AS: NETBALL, DRAMA, FOOTBALL, QUIZ TEAMS, STOCK JUDGING AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS.OUR OBJECTIVES ARE FUN. LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT.
The Devynock Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentRunning of annual agricultural show.
Bedwellty Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community developmentThe main activity of the charity is the staging of the Bedwellty Show, one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country, every year.
Upton-On-Severn Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentCommunity work, competitions, club meetings including activities such as GO Karting, discos,tug of war and socials
The Helen And Geoffrey De Freitas Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentThe main object of the trust is to benefit UK charitable organisations and voluntary umbrella bodies which seek: to conserve countryside and environment in rural Britain; to preserve Britain's cultural heritage; to assist the underpriveleged through community facilities and services.
The Glamorgan Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA youth organisation for people interested in the rural community aged between 10-26 years old.
Kingsley And Newton Village Institute
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareKingsley and Newton Village Institute is a charitable community building within the rural village of Kingsley in Cheshire. The Institute has a main hall with bar area, snooker room, bowling green and two tennis courts. Various social activities take place on the premises including line dancing, quiz nights, indoor and outdoor bowls, art classes, snooker and private parties.
Wedmore Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA Rural Youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports competitions, stockjudging and cattle showing/presentation, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation.
The Roger Edwards Almshouses Charity
Economic and community development, HousingProvision of low cost rural housing to local people
The D-Day Memorial Hall, Southwick And Widley.
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesUnder Winchester City Council area-A village hall serving the population of this rural village and surrounding area. Utilized for village activities and also hired out for wedding receptions-meetings-classes-parties-etc.
Pontefract And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational & social
Maldon 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.
Okehampton Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Llanfair Caereinion Public Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureLlanfair Caereinion Public Hall & Institute is a community resource for the whole town and surrounding villages. Activities inc. library, polling station, WI, Merched y Wawr, Homely Club, Historical Soc., indoor bowls, pilates, yoga, choir, Welsh, Young Farmers, dance, drama, recording studio, concerts, Llanfair carnival, Christmas lights, wedding receptions, funeral teas, parties, etc.
Waterhouses And District Young Farmers Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisurethe charity provides education activities, social and sporting activities for under 25 year olds in this rual communty. It also fund raises for club activities and for other charities
Hampshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentMembership led organisation for young people between the ages of 10 and 28
Haverfordwest Freemen's Estate
Economic and community developmentCollection of agricultural rents, and charitable distribution thereof to hereditary Freemen
Melton Mowbray Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisurevarious activities for the youth of the countryside, Forming part of the Leicestershire federation and part of the National organisation. Activities are of either a sport, speaking or countryside nature.
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.