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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Drigg And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo provide an opportunity for young people to develop, to learn and to enjoy themselves by offering a diverse, fun and educational programme of activities planned by members for members.
Romanby Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation is 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 both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco.
Langport And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain recognised skills and confidence in many activities such as public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports, stock-judging and stock presentation. The opportunity to travel and to attend meetings to arrange fundraising for their clubs and the local community. This is a member led organisation.
Capel Iwan Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth Organisation for young people between 10-26
Dereham And District Young Farmers Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentA group of youths who get together once a week and organise a varied programme including fundraising activities for various charities
Beechwood Hall And Rural Park
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, LeisureDeveloping and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.
Ffederasiwn Sefydliad Y Merched - Ceredigion Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentEducational and social activites for rural women
Falmouth And District Young Farmers 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.
North Walsham Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentGroup of young people who have a varied programme of events and meet once a week
Varteg Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo supply leisure activities and social support within our area of benefit. We provide a Community space for low cost hire, host free Community events and entertainment in a semi rural area. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for all age groups, ensure the maintenance of a Community hub and to act as a link between other statutory organisations, our members and the wider Community.
Stowmarket And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentYoung Farmers Club
The South Warwickshire Welfare Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingMakes grants for sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm to persons in need living in Warwick district or Southam rural area, by paying for items, services or facilities not available from others, including holidays, cooker, carpet, white goods, home aids etc or a contribution. Applications in a special form must be supported by an authorised agency ie Social Services, Health Authority
The Nedging With Naughton Village Hall And Community Council
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesNedging with Naughton Village Hall provides a location for community activities in these rural villages.
The Hertfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a rural youth organisation in the county of Hertfordshire. We aim to promote social & personal development of young people between the ages of 10-28 years, by offering a wide range of training and activities including skills for life, travel, sport, floral arranging, curve modules, socialising and many more. We also hold various fund raising events to raise money for local charities.
Bromsgrove And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentProviding activities of various nature to people 10-26 years.
Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingProvides, in a rural location, accommodation for needy older people with connexions to Hawstead, or surrounding parishes in Suffolk
Ashdon And Saffron Walden 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.
Abberley Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureActivities and competitions for all our members aged 10-26. These include such things as swimming, flower arranging, sports and dance.
Harleston And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentHarleston Young Farmers are a group of 14 - 30's who meet once a week and have a mixed programme of activities including raising money for many different charities
Cutnall Green Young Farmers'club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentCutnall Green Young Farmers is a youth organisation for people aged 10-28 years of age, supporting young people in agriculture and the countryside. The club have weekly meetings. Members of membership age compete in County level competiitions against other clubs. Through out the year the club will hold disco's and other fund raising events.
Friends Of Gressenhall - The Norfolk Rural Life Museum
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageFriends of Gressenhall support the work of the Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Museum, its collections and its volunteer groups.
Spalding And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRYLIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.
Dartmouth Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Skirlaugh And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation, training, sport and recreation with young people/children
Integrated Village Development (uk) Trust
Economic and community developmentSupporting small scale community based development, mainly in rural areas of India.
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.