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 Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.
Malmesbury And District Link
Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareProvide transport for people in the rural area around Malmesbury Wilts where there is little or no public transport for people to visit hospitals, doctors, dentists etc, in Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Oxford, Gloucester, Cheltenham.
Old People's Welfare Committee For Rochford And District
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWelfare Committee for the elderly
Cpre Norfolk
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Charity exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of Norfolk by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. We focus on promoting positive solutions to support the long-term future of Norfolk and its precious countryside, monitoring how land, coast, skies & the wellbeing of local communities are being affected by development.
Hadleigh Young Farmers
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureCLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 30 PROVIDING SPORTS, SOCIAL, COMPETITIONS, CHARITY AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS
Leek Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureLeek Young Farmers is a affiliated Club to the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth organisation open to anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. They meet regularly in and around the Leek area and organise their own programme of events which include sports, talks, visits, discos and balls to name a few!
Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.
East Midlands Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentvarious countryside and education based activitys operating through out the east midlands learning fun and atchivement
The Howe Trust (wheatley)
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe Howe Trust (Wheatley) provides small grants for local people in need, and care for 26 acres of land. The agricultural land, known collectively as The Howe, includes some 100 allotments, an orchard and memorial tree area as well as grassland, hedgerows and woodland. Working with other local and charitable organisations, we manage the land for biodiversity and the benefit of the community.
Buckland Brewer Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvision and upkeep of rural village hall for use of local and wider community.
Ivybridge Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O
Economic and community development, Saving of livesProvides a service, mainly in upland or mountain areas, to save life and alleviate distress. Additionally undertakes searches of lowland and rural areas for missing persons when requested by the Police.
Chorley And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentteam building activities for young people, to enhance their confidence. Many competitions and challenging activities to participate in.
Upwell Playing Field
Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureUpwell is a small rural village with limited public transport to near by towns the committee provide open space play area, sporting areas for all ages and abilities of the community are welcome, the committees main aim is to provide a modern facility for community use. The committee is totally reliant on community support/funding for all financial aspects in running the playing field.
The Bury And District Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentTo promote farm animals and connected activities to the public by putting on an agricultural show.
Malmesbury Young Farmers Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareEducational and social activities for young people with an interest in the countryside.
New Hope Rural Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of lives, SocietyPARTNER TRUST TO A TRUST IN INDIA. AWARENESS & FUND RAISING ON BEHALF OF LEPROSY RELIEF, HIV CARE, TRIBAL HEALTH CARE & CIVIL RIGHTS, WELL MOTHER & BABY TRAVELLING HEALTH WORKERS, POLIO CORRECTIVE SURGERY, CATARACT SURGERY & AFTERCARE, RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Fylingdales Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose is to enable women to improve and develop their education, including the arts,crafts and sciences, advance their education in citizenship and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
Find Your Feet LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentFind Your Feet enables vulnerable rural families in Asia and Africa to grow enough food so they don?t have to go hungry, to strengthen their voice so they can speak out against injustice and to earn enough money so they can find their feet.
The Compton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesProvides premises for social use in a rural community.Provides premises for Pre-school/playgroup education.Provides premises for toddler/parents gathering.Provides premises for the local theatrical groupProvides additional premise for elderly day careProvides premises for mother/baby drop in centreProvides premises for mature years club
Tropical Agriculture Association International
Economic and community development, Social welfareA unique professional association of individuals, business and corporate bodies involved in agricultural development. Aiming to advance education, research and practice in agriculture for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
War Memorial Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Felsted Memorial Hall is a multi-functional hall, providing a centre piece for the village and its surrounding Rural Community. It provides a focus for all age groups of our community to meet together or in appropriate or specialist groups. It ensures that the whole spectrum of our Community have a suitable venue in which to enjoy social, recreational, leisure and educational activities.
Milburn Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE INHABITANTS OF MILBURN PARISH, AN ISOLATED RURAL COMMUNITY, SUCH ACTIVITIES BEING OPEN AND ADVERTISED TO THE INHABITANTS OF OUR NEIGHBOURING VILLAGES, BLENCARN, NEWBIGGIN, KNOCK AND DUFTON.
Newton St Cyres 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.