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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Uldale And Ireby Wi
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesFund raising to maintain a village hall facility and to provide opportunities within local rural community (Ireby and locality) in general and particularily among the female population for personal development and community relationships.
Witney And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentCountryside based activities and competitions.
Edenbridge Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ResearchEdenbridge Evening WI is a local branch of the National and West Kent Federations of the WI. Our aims include the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance; music, drama and other cultural subjects; agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare.
Knaresborough Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational and social
Buckingham And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureWe are a youth group that meets weekly 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. The club is open to anyone aged between 10 and 26 years old.
Ross Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingRoss Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Council. Grants are awarded for books, equipment, etc, to students following higher education courses & those learning professional or skilled trades. Students studying music & other arts may also apply.
Witheridge Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Aylesbury Junior Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentyouth club
Petersfield Society
Economic and community developmentSafeguard and improve the environmental quality of Petersfield and the surrounding countryside, safeguard environmental amenities and enhance communication between local public opinion and local/public bodies.
Bromham Women's Institute (bedfordshire)
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.
Roe's Educational Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFrom our income received from rental of agriculture land we apply this to grants to students for further education - universities etc.
Chicheley Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe charity provides and maintains a building for the use of the local community. Various fundraising events are held during the year. Social functions are organised for the community so that people may meet and mix with others, a very important part of life in a rural community.
Taylor Mcnally Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe advancement of education in agriculture and primary food production, food processing and food marketing by all appropriate means.
Great Hampden Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentInterest in national, regional and rural affairs as it affects women and their families
Lowdham And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentwe run a rural club for young people between 10 and 30, to support their physical, educational and social development
Warriner School Farm Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe Charity is established to provide support to the educational work of the Warriner School Farm being part of the Warriner Multi Academy Trust, Bloxham Oxfordshire. The Charity aims to raise money to make grants to the farm for specific purposes. It also leases land which it makes available to the Farm. The Farm provides educational service in conservation, agriculture and animal care locally.
Pan-African Book Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe mission of the Pan African Book Foundation, is to enhance the quality and standard of education in African rural schools through the provision of books and to promote works of African origin. We aim to collect under one roof all publications written by African people, which would include works written by people of African origin and also others.To promote and celebrate the works of Africa.
Settle District Committee Of Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings and activities
Manuden Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchOpen to all women to attend courses and meetings on issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts, sciences, handicrafts, health, sport, health and social wefare.
Wainfleet And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE,HOME CRAFTS,COUNTRY LIFE,AND RELATED SUBJECTS
Aylsham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentto improve and develop conditions of rural life for women
Kirkley Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentIMPROVE AND DEVELOPE CONDITIONS OF RURAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITION AND RULES OF THE WOMEM'S INSTITUTE
Kent Farmers Benevolent Fund
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe wish to provide financial assistance to people involved in agriculture who need financial help in Kent.
Valentine Goodman's Charity (hallaton Share)
Economic and community developmentCurrently providing/subsidising expenses for those in need in our rural community to facilitate their general health and well being.
Wessex Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in Public Speaking, Drama and Entertainments, Sports Competitions, Stock-Judging and Cattle showing/presentation, Duke of Edingburgh, Dancing, Meetings and Social Events.
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.