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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.

1,152
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Philomusica Of Gloucestershire And Worcestershire

Arts, Economic and community development

Philomusica is a mixed-voice choral society giving concerts in both rural and urban churches throughout Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, as well as performances in Pershore and Tewkesbury Abbeys.

Latest Income: £13,351
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Beaminster Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Beaminster Young Farmers Club is a small group of young people between the ages of 10-26.

Latest Income: £13,309
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Witney Junior Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF SUCH MEMBERS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WHICH WILL WILL ASSIST IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT.

Latest Income: £13,308
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ilminster Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

A rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Cattle Showing, Duke of Edingburgh and Meetings & Social Events.

Latest Income: £13,126
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Hoath Parish Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The village hall serves a mainly rural community. Currently a mens club, WI, gardening club, pre-school, carpet bowls, whist drives, bingo sessions, film nights, singing group; the hall is also used for monthly coffee mornings, quizzes, parish council monthly meetings and for various church functions. There is an annual pantomime and occasional village celebrations.

Latest Income: £13,113
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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East Devon Group Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

Latest Income: £13,089
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Lizard

Economic and community development

The Lizard Charity manages The Lizard Pastures as a piece of informal, natural countryside for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Wymondham.

Latest Income: £13,072
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Silsoe Young Farmers Club

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing

Silsoe Young Farmers is a youth group run by the members for the members to advance their education in argiculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. Joining in with local village activities to become an active part of the community. Improving mental capacities, self-reliance and individual responsibilities.

Latest Income: £13,050
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Lincoln Social Centre

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Management of rural village hall providing recreational and educational facilities for the local community

Latest Income: £13,044
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Haslemere Society

Economic and community development

The object of the Society is to organise concerted action for the improvement, protection and preservation of rural scenery or features of local interest in the town and villages within the Haslemere area.

Latest Income: £13,016
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Llanwarne And District Agricultural Improvement Society

Animals, Economic and community development

The object of the Society shall be for the benefit of the public to promote and improve agriculture.Hold an Annual Ploughing Match together with Sheep Dog Trials & Produce Tent to further rural activities in the countryside.

Latest Income: £12,910
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Society Of Friends Of Woodchurch Windmill

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

To maintain in working condition an old windmill at woodchurch for the benefit of the community and visitors. It is also a valuable educational facility inso far as many groups of youngsters visit the windmill to learn about traditional rural industries and the importance of environmental issues.

Latest Income: £12,878
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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10th Boston (north Rural) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Scout Association Beavers 5 1/2 - 8, Cubs 8 - 10 1/2, Scouts 10 1/2 - 15, Explorers 15 - 18. Voluntary organisation run by trained volunteers, young people follow a balanced programme of exciting activities in a safe and friendly environment. They try new challenges, camp outdoors, join world jamborees, go to international camps, fundraise, help other charities, Explorers promote leadership throug

Latest Income: £12,873
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Worcestershire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Protection of Rural England

Latest Income: £12,821
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Wilkins Memorial Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare

Working in Nepal to advance education, relieve poverty, preserve and protect the health of poor communities, conserve, protect and restore the natural resources, beauty, plant and animal life through rural community development and conservation projects, work with local organisations to promote disability rights issues and to enable disabled children to achieve their potential.

Latest Income: £12,582
Areas of Operation: Nepal
Status: Registered
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Brown Clee Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

A RURAL YOUTH ORGANISATION WITH MEMBERS AGED 10 TO 28.

Latest Income: £12,497
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Bridgend And District Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Bridgend YFC was founded in 1942 and is a youth organisation for 10 to 26 year olds, based in Bridgend, South Wales. The club calendar includes a variety of business meetings, competitions, socials and fundraising events suitable for all (whether you are from a farming background or not) giving you the opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills.

Latest Income: £12,398
Areas of Operation: Bridgend
Status: Registered
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The Cruckton And District Ploughing And Hedging Society

Economic and community development

The objectives of the Society are to improve and further the advancement of agriculture by the promotion of its annual ploughing and hedging competitions. It helps protect some of the rural traditions of the countryside. We also give the opportunity for other organisations to promote themselves at our event.

Latest Income: £12,335
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Llantrisant Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

Llantrisant Young Farmers Club gives the opportunity for young people between the ages of 10 and 26years old in the Llantrisant area who are interested in rural life and activities, to meet up with other like minded individuals. The club is part of the federation of young farmers clubs, which is a national organisation and the members meet up for competitions and social events.

Latest Income: £12,297
Areas of Operation: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Status: Registered
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St Ishmael Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Youth Organisation for members between 10-26 years old

Latest Income: £12,243
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Bridgwater Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

A rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain valuable skills and confidence in public speaking competitions, sports, drama and entertainments, stockjudging and stock presentation. Members attend meetings and learn to fundraise for their clubs and the local community.

Latest Income: £12,240
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Rillington Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

WEEKLY MEETINGS BOTH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL

Latest Income: £12,206
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities

film nights. vintage vehicle festival, themed lunches eg soups & sweets, pies &puddings, highlights rural touring productions.

Latest Income: £12,189
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Selby And District Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings and activities both educational and social

Latest Income: £12,137
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

i) The relief of poverty by promoting tree planting and effective tree management internationally as means of combating land erosion and degradation, rural poverty and ecological and environmental deterioration, andii) The advancement of education in the importance of the role of forestry and in tree planting and tree management

Latest Income: £12,109
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.