Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas

WE TRY TO RE-INFORCE INHERITED SKILLS, LEARN NEW ONES, AND PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE, SHARING THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH MEMBERS AND OTHERS, THEREBY HELPING TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE WI, WITH A LOCAL FLAVOUR. MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HELPING ON COMMITTEES, ATTENDING MEETINGS AND REPORTING BACK ON ISSUES WHICH MAY BE OF L

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences,to improve & develop conditions of rural life. To advance education in citizenship, & other cultural subjects & in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Women are given the opportunity to work together to put into practice the ideals of the organisation.

To promote for the public benefit the care of fine buildings, historic places and beautiful gardens and countryside and of any objects normally situate in such buildings or places.The care of the elderly in sheltered accommodation.The support of various medical causes.

To manage the Community Centre building for the community. Fund raise for activities in the community and building running costs. Publish a monthly newsletter. Arrange and support learning activities for the community particularly the Youth. The East Rural Youth & Community Association operates in the only community centre in the East Rural Ward of Blackburn with Darwen.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRYLIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.

Village Hall in rural area for hire to general public.

Weekly club meetings both educational & social

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.

Weekly club meetings and activities both educational and social

The Trust only supports projects in Africa which are personally known to the trustees. At present the countries include:- DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It supports the following types of organisations/work:-medical work, agricultural demonstration gardens, self help groups, community based organisations, schools and college fees for students and medical staff

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 Stockshowing/Presentation, Dancing, Duke of Edingburgh, meetings and social events, Fundraising.

Activities include such things as: Stockjudging, numerous visitors of all different areas presenting interactive talks, activities involving livestock, farm walks, and many small fun activities held locally in Hampshire. We also compete in many competitions both within the county and nationally. A meeting takes place everty thursday evening in a venue that suits the activity.

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

All kinds of competitions, social events, accredited training courses, overseas exchanges and many more activities.

The charity provides & maintains the public hall in the parish of Great Orton (Carlisle). This is the only venue serving a wide rural community and allows many varied local activities to take place from art exhibitions, wedding receptions, play groups, local government meetings, yoga classes etc.

To provide a centre catering for social, educational and physical activities for all sections of a rural community.

DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

A rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and life skills in public speaking, drama & entertainments, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing/presentation, and dancing. YFC is run by the members who organise meetings & social events.

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

To operate "The Mill", a residential study centre, in the village of Forest Green, Surrey for the primary benefit of promoting the education (including social and physical training) of pupils attending William Ellis School in the London Borough of Camden. The facility is also used by other schools and organisations to give inner city children the opportunity of experiencing the countryside.

Weekly meetings

We aim to provide a centre for socail intercourse and promote understanding of issues associated with rural life, including arts,crafts and sciences. We are involved with our local community and offer a wide variety of opportunities through our meetings, outings and activities.

To advance the education of women in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development; advance health and advance citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Administration and running of Llanigon and Hay Rural Village Hall situated in the village of Llanigon.

The Village Hall provides facilities for use by the community for a range of purposes including a variety of organised Social Events, Live Performances, Table Tennis, Digital Skills Cybercafe, and Keep Fit. It also hosts regular meetings of the Parish Council and Catterick Young Farmers Club. It is available for private hire.