Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas

To provide co-educational preparatory education and a nursery. We have a strong academic tradition with an impressive standard of pastoral care and are committed to the advancement of education. We also use and develop the unique countryside setting of the school to educate pupils with new life-skills and knowledge whilst maintaining the charity's listed building .

To prevent cruelty to animals by the promotion of humane farming, transportation, slaughter, and marketing of farm animals, in particular but without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, by implementing a set of rearing and handling standards approved and amended from time to time by the The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ("The RSPCA").

Lively Minds works to get pre-school children in rural Ghana and Uganda school-ready. Working through government we build the skills and confidence of marginalised mothers to run educational Play Schemes & provide nurturing care at home. This improves the quality of life and life-chances for children, parents and the wider communities.

Promotion of education and training in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transportandPromotion of education and training in the science and practice of agriculture, food production and management of rural resources by making arrangements for the provision and conduct of a college.

Animals Asia is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in China and Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change. Particular emphasis is on ending bear bile farming, ending the trade in dogs and cats for meat and improving the welfare of captive animals in zoos and safari parks.

Jamie's Farm transforms the lives of vulnerable children between the ages of 10-16 by working closely with our partner schools, providing a combination of 'farming, family and therapy' through a unique residential and follow-up programme. We re-engage children with educational life and enable them to fulfil their potential both in school and the wider social setting.

Farming's oldest and largest charity providing tailored support to those in need in the farming community, across England and Wales, who work and have worked in agriculture and their families.

We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales works to protect all forms of wildlife and its habitats on its nature reserves and in the wider countryside, working at local and national level.

Strategic influencing role on behalf of rural communities.Performance improvement work with members.Improving the visibility of rural needs through policy development and research.Continuing to support the ACRE Network and rural practitioners through networking, best practice sharing and learning.

CRCC'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE CORNISH COMMUNITIES TO BE VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE.

THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOSCIENCES, BOTH AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND TO PROMOTE ITS IMPACT ON AREAS OF SCIENCE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND MEDICINE.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THOUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, POLICY WORK, AWARDS AND GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS.

The charity's objects are the promotion of for the public benefit of rural regeneration in areas of social or economic deprivation, in particular by a) the relief of poverty and b) the provision of housing for those who are in need provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authority or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing

Set up to respond to concerns expressed by HRH The Prince of Wales on the future of farming and rural communities in the UK. 3 goals:-* to improve the sustainability of British farming and rural communities, targeting areas of greatest need* to reconnect consumers with countryside issues* to support farming and rural crisis charities through a dedicated emergency funding stream

Provides national coordination for the WI organisation; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

The Society supports the rural economy by showcasing new technologies, providing a marketing platform for rural business, knowledge transfer activities such as seminars, conferences, open days and exhibitions. Grants are available for personal development and projects in the furtherance of agriculture and the rural economy.

TO PROMOTE, THROUGH THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW AND OTHER EVENTS, THE IMAGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROSPERITY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE. TO BRING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES TOGETHER THROUGH A RANGE OF INSPIRING EVENTS PROMOTING FOOD, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE.

The charity is a grant making foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for young people (0 to 25) and their families, living in Westminster, Chester and rural areas, to raise their aspirations and improve their prospects throughout life. Further details are provided on our website.

The objects of the charity are to advance education, particularly among young persons, and to relieve the need of unemployed persons by the provision of vocational and academic training connected with the horse racing, equestrian, agricultural, horticultural and their allied areas. The charity has two specific mission statements in its Corporate Plan.

The charity's principle activity is that of the promotion for the public benefit of providing a supportive living community for adults with learning needs best met by participating in a rural environment providing purposeful activity on the farm and gardens

FWAG SW is a conservation charity that focuses on the interaction between wildlife and the farmed environment. To do this it seeks to support, enthuse & inspire farmers to value the environmental assets on their land & use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future. By using a Whole Farm approach FWAG SW seek to embed conservation into the commercial farming model.

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

Residential care provision for young adults with learning disabilities, located in rural village communities. The Charity has four care homes, plus a transition home for challenging needs. We embrace the principles and ethos of Rudolf Steiner. The organisation also provides day care services in an urban farm setting, with a choice of learning activities including horticulture and animal nurturing.

We are the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. We deliver our vision through provision of Open Access Youth Work, targeted Skills Development and Social Action - with our Wellbeing Service running throughout. We encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.

Our VisionThroughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and experienced by everyone.For the benefit of nature and people in Sheffield & Rotherham, working with our members, volunteers, local people, partners and the wider Wildlife Trust family, and by acting local.