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 Ferry Hinksey Charitable Trust
Animals, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, HousingIt is a Trust established to hold and administer an 8 acre field of agricultural land. The field has had no use till this year other than grazing for ponies from a nearby riding school. It is now being leased to the local scout troop who have recently been made 'homeless' for their activities. The income is to be distributed to four named charities.
Redbrook Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureRedbrook Village Hall seeks to contribute towards the identity and sustainability of the rural community of Redbrook, by the provision of a safe, secure and welcoming environment, which is accessible to all sections of the local community for social, recreational and educational purposes
Penybont And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentsee clasification
The Hospital Of The Blessed Jesus At Carlton
Economic and community development, Health, Heritage, HousingProvision & maintenance of 5 Grade 1 listed almshouse cottages. Applicants for residence must be from the Corby Northants rural area. No care services are provided.
Burton In Lonsdale Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational & Social
Patrington And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
The Towers And Hill Charity
Economic and community development, EducationThis is an ancient charity dating from 1721 when it provided a school master's house where education took place in the same building. Gradually a full primary school has developed around it and it still continues to provide accomodation for the school. The charity also has 10 acres of agricultural land which provides a small income.
Eskdale District Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly business meeting both educational & social
Hammerwich Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare. Hammerwich WI Hall is also available to other groups within the community for meetings and social and recreational activities.
Fourth World Action
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, SocietySupport community projects in rural India with specific focus on tuberculosis, women's health, and health education. Raise awareness on health and human rights. Publicise the work and raise funds in the UK.
Education Fund Of The West Sussex County Branch Of The National Farmers' Union
Economic and community developmentThe Education Trust Fund of the West Sussex Branch of the NFU is a charitable trust established for the education or maintenance during education of persons in the County of West Sussex engaged in, or intending to engage in, agriculture.
Llandefalle Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureOur Charity is run by young people for young people which include a participative, expressive and empowering programme. Activities include; craft, public speaking, drama, sport, training, community projects and much, much more.
Fiddington Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMaintain a community facility for indoor and outdoor activities which are relevant to a small rural parish. Local organisations have preferential hire rates.
The Oxford Down Sheep Breeders' Association
Arts, Economic and community developmentEncouragement of the breeding of Oxford Down sheep; maintenance of the purity of the breed; registration of the pedigrees of Oxford Down sheep in the Flock Book which is published annually; organisation of shows and sales of Oxford Down sheep across the UK; promotion of the Oxford Down breed at agricultural events; provision of a website to make information about the breed widely available.
Tarka Group Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 26
Edmundbyers Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesEdmundbyers Village Hall provides a venue for social and educational interaction amongst the village community and the wider community as a whole. It is an essential part of the character of the rural community in which we live
Anybody's Barn Limited
Economic and community developmentWe provide simple, self-catering accommodation and facilities in a quiet rural area, north of the Malvern Hills for low-income groups. Suitable for small group retreats, workshops, educational and arts activities.
Nidderdale Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Bampton Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Culm Valley Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Olveston And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTeaches young members about the countryside, enviroment and agriculture, through talks visits and competitions. Meetings take place once a week. Club does much for the local community and fundraises for itself as well as many other charities.
Upper Redesdale Show Society
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAnnual agricultural show in rural Northumberland. The Upper Redesdale Show has baking and craft classes, sheep dog trials, sheep judging and general entertainment with children's sports and live entertainment.
Lower Wensleydale Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational and social
Bedwas And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth Movement including public speaking, drama, dance, craft, farm safety and stock judging competitions.
Baumber Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMaintain, provide and improve the facility of our Village Hall. Hold certain events, both recreational and fundraising occasions for local people of all ages within our rural Village.
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.