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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.

Purton And Cricklade Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

education and social activites for young people with an interest in the countryside

Latest Income: £8,134
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Burland Parish Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion

The Burland Parish Hall, granted charity status in 1915, provides a focal point in the small Cotswold village of Stanton, funded entirely by lettings and local support it provides a venue for Church activities, childrens activities, art and education, parish meeting room, rural cinema, charity functions, parties and celebrations, polling station, etc.

Latest Income: £8,116
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Derby And District Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. In the interests of social welfare of members to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities

Latest Income: £8,114
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Maidenhead And District Young Farmers Club

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

We are a youth group that meets regularly to undertake a range of different activities. We attend talks, take part in sports, undertake training, enjoy fun and games, raise money for charity, and compete against other young farmers clubs.

Latest Income: £8,111
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Mannings Heath Womens Institute

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

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, IN ALL CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE, HANDICRAFTS, HOME ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE.

Latest Income: £8,104
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Churston Parish War Memorial Playing Field

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Provides a rural community space (Pavilion and recreational) where Children/Young People/The General Public can carry out Sporting & Community activities.

Latest Income: £8,095
Areas of Operation: Torbay
Status: Registered
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Captain Durstons Charity

Economic and community development

Management of owned freehold agricultural land and investment funds from which income is paid to beneficiaries.

Latest Income: £8,067
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Andrew Rawlings Memorial Fund

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Research

The objects of the charity are to help young people with their training and education in agricultural science, whether at full time college or on short term courses, by making a grant towards this end.

Latest Income: £8,018
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Ashley Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Ashley YFC is part of the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth Organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. The Club meet regularly in and around the Ashley District and organise a varied programme of events including sports, training, talks, discos and balls to name just a few!

Latest Income: £8,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Upper Wharfedale Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings both educational & social

Latest Income: £7,966
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Halewood Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Society

Aims of the Women's Institute:Improve and develop the quality f life, particularly in rural areas, for women and their familiesAdvance the education of women in citizenship and in public issues, national and internationalEnable women to work togther to put into practice the ideals for which the organisation stands

Latest Income: £7,893
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Whitchurch Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Rural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 28.

Latest Income: £7,876
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Chagford Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The provision of positive activities for rural young people aged 10 to 28 years

Latest Income: £7,855
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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John Brown Memorial Trust

Economic and community development, Education

Advancement of education at Bishop Burton College of Agriculture which would benefit under developed countries

Latest Income: £7,844
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Rathmell And District Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings and activities both educational and social

Latest Income: £7,843
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Marshfield Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

To educate and support women in rural communities

Latest Income: £7,806
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Caldbeck And District Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

To 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.

Latest Income: £7,803
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Heath And Reach Women's Institute

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

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Latest Income: £7,777
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Crewkerne Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.

Latest Income: £7,701
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Wellington And Taunton Young Farmers Club

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

A rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.

Latest Income: £7,693
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Frome And District Young Farmers' Club

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

A member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.

Latest Income: £7,658
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Dick Harrison Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Environment

Gives charitable grants to students who are undertaking further education in rural land management and livestock auctioneering. Grants may be given in the form of money or books and equipment

Latest Income: £7,641
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Longtown Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Longtown, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for this rural community.

Latest Income: £7,628
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Borrowby Village Hall

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

Trust document states the hall be run for the benefit of the local community. Local bodies including Parish council, local agricultural show, tennis, football & cricket club hold meetings and fundraising events. There is a book cafe and Kidz club. The hall is let for yoga, pilates, art classes, etc and other social occasions. A side room is let on a permanent basis to a wedding photographer.

Latest Income: £7,560
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Cwmdu And District Show

Economic and community development, Leisure

WE OPERATE A LOCAL ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Latest Income: £7,553
Areas of Operation: Wales
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.