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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Shipton Bellinger Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmenteducation /improving rural life
The Town Lands
Economic and community development, FacilitiesRENT TOWN LAND FIELD FOR ALLOTMENTS OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
United Charities
Economic and community developmentThe Charity owns and manages land on behalf of the villagers of Heath and Heath. Our income comes partly from rents paid by allotment holders and partly from a Countryside Stewardship Agreement with DEFRA.
Ken Thomas Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of travel bursaries for young people from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to study agriculture.
Stokesley And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Snainton And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly meeting both social and educational
Caddington 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.
Weardale Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWeardale YFC is for young people aged between 10- 26 years. Meetings are held fortnightly on a Tuesday night throughout the year. The programme throughout the year includes; talks, meetings, visits including Stock judging, quizzes, bowling, rock climbing, and many more.Each year we hold social events to raise money towards ourselves and a chosen charity decided by the club.
Craven District Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly business meetings both social and educational
Flitwick 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.
Dolau Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentSee area of operation
Eccleston Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, cultural subjects and branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Clwb Ffermwyr Ieuanic Dyffryn Nantlle
Economic and community developmentClwb Ffermwyr Ifanc yn cynnig ystod eang o weithgareddau megis nosweithiau clwb, a cystadlaethau sirol a Chymru.
Ashby-De-La-Zouch Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentLed by young people, for young people, Ashby Young Farmers Club provide their members aged between 10 and 26 a unique opportunity to develop skills, learn about countryside issues and the environment, work with their local community, travel abroad, take part in a varied competitions programme and enjoy a dynamic social life.
David Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe advancement of education in agriculture by the provision of annual scholarships to young persons normally resident in Wales.
Wetheral Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe are a Rural Institute for Women, our aim is to Educate, get to know one another and enchance our community
Croyde Area Residents Association
Economic and community developmentSupporting and caring for the local rural community and the preservation of its outstanding natural beauty.
The South Wiltshire Agricultural Preservation Society (chilmark)
Economic and community developmentPRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, RURAL SKILLS AND INFORMATION
Llansannan Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interests of such members to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations.
Bramdean And Hinton Ampner Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL RULES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.
Kingsbrompton Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members gain recognised skills and confidence in many activities such as public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports, stock-judging and stock presentation. The opportunity to travel and attend meetings and social events to fundraise for their club and the local community. This is a member led organisation.
Roborough Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Rotary Club Of Kirkham And Rural Fylde
Associations, Economic and community developmentDevelop opportunity for service in the community with high ethical standards and advancement of International understanding
Earl Soham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTHE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, PUBLIC QUESTIONS, CULTURAL SUBJECTS, HOME ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Kent County Proficiency Test Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe operate within the area of agriculture, horticulture and related activities and offer bursaries towards the cost of qualifications.
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.