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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Philomusica Of Gloucestershire And Worcestershire
Arts, Economic and community developmentPhilomusica 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.
Beaminster Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentBeaminster Young Farmers Club is a small group of young people between the ages of 10-26.
Witney Junior Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTO 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.
Ilminster Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA 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.
Hoath Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
East Devon Group Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Lizard
Economic and community developmentThe Lizard Charity manages The Lizard Pastures as a piece of informal, natural countryside for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Wymondham.
Silsoe Young Farmers Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingSilsoe 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.
Lincoln Social Centre
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManagement of rural village hall providing recreational and educational facilities for the local community
The Haslemere Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
The Llanwarne And District Agricultural Improvement Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentThe 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.
The Society Of Friends Of Woodchurch Windmill
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionTo 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.
10th Boston (north Rural) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentScout 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
The Worcestershire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProtection of Rural England
The Wilkins Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfareWorking 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.
Brown Clee Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA RURAL YOUTH ORGANISATION WITH MEMBERS AGED 10 TO 28.
Bridgend And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBridgend 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.
The Cruckton And District Ploughing And Hedging Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
Llantrisant Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareLlantrisant 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.
St Ishmael Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth Organisation for members between 10-26 years old
Bridgwater 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 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.
Rillington Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentWEEKLY MEETINGS BOTH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL
Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilitiesfilm nights. vintage vehicle festival, themed lunches eg soups & sweets, pies &puddings, highlights rural touring productions.
Selby And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
The Berkeley Reafforestation Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfarei) 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
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.