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

General charity purposes, land management, 9 acres known as Baggards Land, currently on mixed purposes educational and agricultural let to Ashperton Academy for 5 year term expires 1st April 2025. Charity gives Christmas Money to applicants and OAP who apply with hardship criteria . Student /Apprenticeship grant for boys & girls attained the age of 17 years.

ROGER GOODFELLOW TRUST WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 1730 TO GIVE RELIEF FROM PROVERTY WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE TRUST INCOME IS FROM RENT RECEIVED FROM THE TRUST'S AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITHIN THE PARISH OF FIFEHEAD NEVILLE, WHICH INCLUDES FIFEHEAD ST.QUINTIN. THE CHARITY PROVIDES GRANTS WHICH BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS OR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

The preservation and safeguarding what is good in the character of the Upper Itchen Valley. The protection of the area from actions which may be detrimental to the amenities and scenic beauty of its rural character.The discouragement of undesirable destruction and disturbance of wildlife.The encouragement of the preservation of historic buildings of special interest.

Meetings are held on a regular basis throughout the year. The programme throughout the year included talks, meetings and visits. Socially throughout the year members have organised interclub nights and a summer do. Involvement in the local community has entailed carol singing and the Grand Draw and Whist Drive at Christmas and also promoting YFC.

W.I. purposes ass with rural life

Cattistock WI is in a rural area with women meeting to improve living conditions, advance education and enter political debate regarding key local and other issues. Members develop a range of skills and appreciation of arts and crafts, home economics and advice on health and social welfare.

To distribute income from capital for the advancement of education and training in practical agriculture and horticulture within the county of Warwickshire.

It was set up to conserve the older buildings in Glastonbury. It looks at planning applications and opposes those which are not in harmony with the town. It also helps to preserve the countryside by helping to plant apple trees and other native trees as well as maintaining footpaths. It organises lectures in the winter months and walks in the summer and publishes newsletters.

Weekly Club meetings both educational and social

Preserve the rural character of West Malling and its environs, preserve local bildings and places of historic interest or artistic distiction, protect the srrounding counrtyside, eliminate and prevent bad design and neglect, encourage high standards or architecture and planning, stimulate piblic interest in good appearance and community of West Malling

The main purpose of the WI organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life. It gives women the opportunity to work together and put into practice the ideals for which it stands.

A rural charity for young people aged between 10-26 years, where they can learn new rural skills and achieve confidence through public speaking competitions, stockjudging and running their own club and fundraising for themselves and the local community. Members also learn to participate in team events such as sports, drama and entertainments, choir and dancing. This is a member led organisation.

VOLUNTARY TRANSPORT, FOR THE LOCAL ELDERLY. TO DOCTORS,DENTISTS ETC.MONTHLY COFFEE "POP-IN"OCCASIONAL LUNCHESANNUAL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR WITH TEAETC

TO AFFORD RELIEF AND EMPLOYMENT TO DESERVING JEWS IN DISTRESS, WHETHER THEY ARE BELIEVERS IN CHRISTIANITY OR NOT, AND TO TEACH THEM AGRICULTURE OR OTHER TRADES, SO AS TO HELP THEM TO BECOME SELF SUPPORTING.

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.

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

The Foundation continues to have a commitment to its objects and is actively supporting the development of new researchers and research students through its activity.

The management of agricultural land and the village Green.The making of grants for educational purposes of the youth of Quainton.

General Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage

Lets agricultural land and distributes rental income within village.

To promote the science & practice of agriculture by encouraging & improving efficient breeding of and fibre production from Camelids in the UK. To undertake research in the subject of Camelid breeding & any other matters thereto. To promote, develop & encourage the import & export of Camelids & their fibre in such markets as in appropriate & provide general benefits for the common good.

We operate in a small rural village

Weekly meetings and fund raising activities in the Bicester area with members aged 10 to 26

The main purpose of the womens institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in rural issues to improve and develop conditions of rural life; to advance their education in citizenship, cultural subjects, sports and all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare and uphold WI ideals.

Skilgate is a small rural village located on the edge of Exmoor and has a small but diverse group of residents ranging from 1 year to 90 years of age. Skilgate village hall provides an important meeting place for the residents and gives them the opportunity to interact in a range of recreational, social and fund raising activities. Various fund raising events are held to maintain the hall.