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

To improve, protect and preserve, for the benefit of the public, Killingworth Village and its surrounding countryside, and generally to protect and preserve the rural character and civic amenities of the aforesaid area.

Cater for young persons 10 - 26 years of age from rural areas around Ruthin. Training in cultural and home crafts, plus an opportunity to socialise and compete against other YFC Clubs in the county. Our aim is to try to develop these young persons to become responsible citizens in their areas.

To further the aims and aspirations of the late Harry Steele-Bodger by awarding a travel scholarship to assist a visit by an individual to a veterinary or agricultural school or research institute, or some other course of study approved by the governing committee.

Promotion of education in countryside matters.

The charities main purpose is to provide financial benefit to widows, widowers and orphans residing within the parish, disbursements are made annually in December, last year (2012) fifteen villagers received payments. The charities income comes from rent of agricultural land and interest from investments. Records of payments go back as far as 1841.

Education/Training

Countryside Protection

Grants to retired agricultural workers and their dependents living in the Parishes of Ashford, Great Chart & Kingsnorth.

Education of young people.

Promotion of education and training in agriculture

Instruction and advice relating to dairy farming

WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CREATIVE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND YOUNG VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE. COUNTRYSIDE AND SEA SIDE VISITS, OVER NIGHT CAMPING AND RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY HAVE BEEN HUGELY BENEFICIAL TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL BEING AND WE CONTINUE TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE WORK SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON.

William Webb Trust owns an agricultural field in Blagdon and the annual rent from this field is distributedThe prevention or relief of poverty in the village of Compton Martin by providing: grants etc. Promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years living in the village of Compton Martin etc.

The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.

Parish Hall Fund & Ashlin Charity closed and assets transferred into The Firsby "Cheales's Charity".0.84 acres of agricultural paddock purchased as an asset in Firsby next to St Andrew's Church partly with the intention of extending the burial area of the Churchyard and for general community benefit.Trustees exploring further charitable benefits to support.

We offer coaching and competitive opportunities in Multi Sport,Wheelchair Basketball,leisure and social activities for the inclusion of all within the local community and surrounding areas.To include both town and rural areas in doing so promoting sport, healthy lifestyle.Regardless of age,gender,disability. You dont have to be a wheelchair user to take part it is about participation and fun.

Civic Society - to protect and preserve the character of Bishop's Castle and its buildings, local places and rural areas from unsuitable developments; encourage good design and improve the amenities of the town.

The holding of up to 2 shows annually for the exhibiting of sheep, poultry, horses, dogs,horticultural produce, handicraft and domestic science and other rural activities and pursuits for the advancement of agriculture and horticulture in the parish of Cornwood and surrounding area

Registered African charities seeking to improve the quality of life of their communities by improving water supplies, farming/animal husbandry etc as well as education of orphans and widows' children, the provison of livelihood skills such as IT training/leadership programmes, furniture making, photography, baking, catering, sewing, hair dressing etc. can be invited to apply for grants.

The NKFC supports children's education including traditional dance, music and cultural heritage in Cambodia. It raises funds in the UK to support both the Sacret Dancers and the NKFC Conservatoire - Dance and Music school in rural Cambodia (Banteay Srei). This actively furthers understanding of Cambodia's tangible and intangible heritage.

The charity raises money from allotment and agricultural land rental income, wayleave and interest from money left by Thomas Sitwell. Money is distributed to local people in financial need or needy local groups.

Collection of agricultural rent from one field in Hanbury, Staffordshire.Annual donations to elderly village residents with links to St. Werburgh's Church, Hanbury.

Sidvale Africa Link is a small charity that promotes friendship and cooperation between the people of the Sid Valley in East Devon and the people of the Bolero District in Northern Malawi. Since 1986 this charity has assisted the people of Bolero with various agricultural and educational projects. There have, over the years, been many visits to the area by people from East Devon.

The preservation and promotion of art, culture and literature through workshops in classical temple music and dance, a handicraft project as part of a rehabilitation programme for homeless women, maintenance of archives and a library of relevant literature and an agricultural arts project. SAT works in conjunction with an Indian charitable trust.

Trustees, appointed by Bamford with Thornhill Parish Council: Mrs S. Thorp, Mr H Becket, Mr G H St D Danks, Mrs C Cotton. Objective, to benefit the labouring poor of Bamford. Assets include 2.75 acres of agricultural land which is let for summer grazing.