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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Cornwood Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentProvide education for women in country skills to supprt rural life. Support the village community where appropriate.
Cruwys Morchard Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Swarraton And Northington Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe charity enables women to take an effective part in rural life and development.
Ovingdean Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentAs for all Women's Institutes - To improve & develop conditions of rural life in accordance with the constitution and rules of the Women's Institute.
Much Wenlock Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation for people aged 10 to 26, in Shropshire
Llawhaden Yfc & Community Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLlawhaden YFC & Community Hall is a village hall in the small rural village of Llawhaden located just off the A40. The hall is available for hire for private functions e.g. funeral teas and parties but also provides a meeting place for many activities in the area. Groups that meet here are Young Farmers (youth activity group), the Womens Institute, the Community Council and Zumba fitness group.
Ebrington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts & sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects, in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health.
Sutton Green Association
Economic and community developmentThe Charity Protects the Rural Community for the benefit of all residents.
Dartmouth And Kingswear Society
Economic and community developmentThe Society exists to preserve and enhance the area covered by the historic town of Dartmouth and the villages of Kingswear, Blackawton, Dittisham, Stoke Fleming and Strete, the River Dart and the neighbouring coastline and countryside.
Clun Valley Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation, supporting young people in the countryside aged 10 to 26
Nacton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Clwb Ffermwyr Ieuainc Dyffryn Madog
Economic and community developmentClwb Ffermwyr Ifanc sydd yn llawn hwyl gyda aelodau o 14eg oed i 25ain, gyda gweithgareddau amrywiol yn wythnosol o Fedi i Mehefin.
Muston And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
Pawlett Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
Benington Relief In Need Charity
Economic and community developmentrenting of arable land
Kelsall And District Rural Amenity Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureKADRAS operate as a society in the village of Kelsall in Cheshire.Main activities are publishing a village magazine every 2 months and other publications include recently a village walks leaflet+village directory.Provide theatre entertainment, arrange walks, village hanging baskets, litter picking,bursary for young people, make grants to other village societies.
Bosham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTO ENABLE WOMEN TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE PART IN RURAL LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION & RULES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Great Barford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake 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.
Midlands And East Anglia Hereford Breeders' Association
Economic and community developmentPromote the Hereford cattle breed and pedigree breeding of the cattle. Organise workshops for new members to enhance their skills in exhibiting at agricultural shows, help and advice for members on the breeding and requirements for beef production etc. Providing sponsorship at agricultural shows with prize money and advertising members herds etc and providing breed information to general public.
Women's Institute - Glenfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of Glenfield WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions in their village and to advance their education in citizenship; in public questions both national and international; in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home eco
Martley Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentyouth group with specific connections to the countryside
Cledales District Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings and activities
Caynham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesRURAL COMMUNITY CHARITY, FUND RAISE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY, PROVIDE USE OF PREMISES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS & CLUBS WHO MEET IN OUR VILLAGE HALL
Hartley (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship in public questions both national and international in music drama and other cultural subjects also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
West Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged between 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and get valuable skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing, dancing. Life skills are learnt by arranging and conducting meetings, social events an fundraising.
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.