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

Medical students fees in Rwanda. . School building in rural Zambia. Self help groups in Kenya. Supporting people working with young people in UK and in Africa.in Christian evangelism and ministry. Healing the wounds of ethnic conflict. Relief and development in poorest countries. Local church support in Wales.

Leek Young Farmers is a affiliated Club to the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth organisation open to anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. They meet regularly in and around the Leek area and organise their own programme of events which include sports, talks, visits, discos and balls to name a few!

- Establishment of education- Health- Youth development- Agriculture- Fisheries- Income generation activities- Building and human rights protection;

To provide an opportunity for young people to develop, to learn and to enjoy themselves by offering a diverse, fun and educational programme of activities planned by members for members.

The Charity works with Internally Displaced People (IDP) in SriLanka to provide long term sustainable means for living. It provides livelyhood to people who were affected by civil war and sets up educational programmes, starter businesses support, housing, agricultural support and homecraft support.

Stratford St Mary Christian Fellowship is a Rural Church supporting our local community.Sparks Kids Club ages 7-11 every Friday 5-6.30pmIgnotion Youth Club ages 12-16 every Friday 7.30-9.30pmWe also support Christians in Moldova & Pakistan through prayer & financial gifts.

A rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can 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 to attend meetings to arrange fundraising for their clubs and the local community. This is a member led organisation.

Teaches Young Members about the countryside, environment and agriculture, through talks, visits and competitions.

Llantrisant Young Farmers Club gives the opportunity for young people between the ages of 10 and 26years old in the Llantrisant area who are interested in rural life and activities, to meet up with other like minded individuals. The club is part of the federation of young farmers clubs, which is a national organisation and the members meet up for competitions and social events.

To promote and encourage the improvement and protection of the English countryside and its towns and villages. To stimulate public awareness and enjoyment of the countryside. To act as a centre of advice and information on matters affecting the planning and protection of the countryside. To undertake and commission research to provide better understanding of the issues affecting the countryside.

Developing and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.

At present the main area of work is Urban and Rural Pakistan, The Charity works to improve living standards for the poor through Health, Education and Employment. We support people affected by natural disasters and help in the after mass of the destruction caused. Also through our ongoing Health and Employment projects we are constantly provided help and support where needed.

Water Works is committed to reducing the prevalence of water borne disease in Malawi by assisting rural communities to gain access to safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation facilities and to improve hygiene practices.

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 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 eco.

Fawside works on behalf of rural communities in the North Pennines, focusing primarily on the Allen Valleys. We provide a local source of advice, support and direct practical help for community groups, individuals and administrative support for small local businesses.

To promote farm animals and connected activities to the public by putting on an agricultural show.

The advancement of rural countryside industries, pursuits, sports and leisure activities.The prevention of social exclusion and assistance with the reintegration of those who have suffered social exclusion.Supporting children with learning difficulties through educationThe promotion of community participation in healthy recreation.

The charity operates in the rural community developing the members knowledge and experience in various aspects of their life.

fhn is an international NGO that was formed in 2001. Our focus is sustainable development and the provision of basic health-care to rural communities. fhn manages and co-ordinates projects in Ecuador and Ghana. Each project shares the same fundamental principles of providing affordable healthcare to a local community that previously had none, in a culturally and socially sensitive manner.

Echor Music provides concerts of the highest artistic standard to the Chilterns in unusual rural locations, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles from solo to orchestral, classical to jazz and folk . Echor's unique approach to presentation and atmosphere, heightened by its social focus, inspires their audience and attracts many newcomers to experience live music for the first time.

Kisa Family Development project advances the education of children and young adults in rural Uganda in order to break the cycle of poverty through access to affordable, good quality, local education; relieves and prevents poverty by providing access to skills training, financial literacy, community co-operatives and enterprise projects; relieves sickness and supports those with disabilities.

To preserve and enhance the rural landscape within the parishes of Woodnesborough, Eastry, Staple and Ash in the county of Kent by planting and maintenance of trees and woodland including provision or improvement of ponds and waterways in the area of benefit.

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

A variety of fun, social and physcial activities where people aged between 10-26 years old can be a part of the club.

Provision of funds, supplies and teacher sponsorship to Primary schools / Funds and volunteers for summer camps for orphans and rural poor / Water & Sanitation / The Mission House Academy provides life and job skills training for local people / Sponsorship of individual orphan children / Core funding for micro finance initiatives / Remedial education for IDP children