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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Menter Cwm Gwendraeth Elli Cyfyngedig
Associations, Economic and community developmentSupport any existing Welsh community activities and promote projects that regenerate the rural community, working with existing organisations where possible.
The Institution Of Agricultural Engineers
Economic and community developmentThe principal activity of the company continued to be that of the advancement of the agricultural engineering profession.
The Mackintosh Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Social welfareto promote and develop theatrical, musical and dramatic arts; relieve suffering from and promote research into the causes & treatment of AIDS/Cancer; provide for medical research generally and relief of sickness; relief for the homeless and poverty stricken;promotion of the conservation, protection & enhancement in the UK of nature & the amenities of the countryside inc. areas of natural beauty.
Severn Gorge Countryside Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe Trust manages land in the Ironbridge Gorge for the benefit of local people and for the benefit of visitors to the Gorge to balance public access, landscape, nature conservation, safeguarding historic and cultural features, with public engagement and developing awareness and knowledge of the Trust and its work.
Mid Devon Town And Country Show Society Limited
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo promote and advance agriculture for the benefit of the public and to seek and generally improve and publicise it in all its branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and connections with it.For the primary purpose of raising money for the pursuance of its Principal Objects to hold an annual agricultural show.
Countryside Learning
Economic and community developmentWe organise events for schoolchildren, educating them about the countryside, and do teacher training sessions.
Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchEncouragement and General advancementof science and practice of agriculture and horticulture in the widest sense delivered through an annual show
New Ways
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationNew Ways focusses on health and development projects predominantly in Turkana, Kenya. Areas of focus: Nutritional Nursery Schools which provides basic nutritional support and healthcare to under 6's to improve life expectancy. Development the water infrastructure (dams, bore holes with either hand pumps or wind pumps). Education and Empowerment of the local people through agriculture and fishing.
North Somerset Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentAgricultural Shows and educational events
The Countryside Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingThe Countryside Education Trust helps children and adults understand, protect and conserve the countryside. Home Farm is its residential centre, with an educational farm, garden, and orchard. The new Fort Climate Centre focuses on climate education. Nearby Treehouse classrooms in ancient woodland inspire broader environmental activities. Ensuring fair access for all is central to its mission.
Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Felix Cobbold Trust provides grants to advance and improve agriculture, in particular to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments and techniques, in Suffolk and the adjoining counties.
Christian Partners In Africa
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care, Social welfareThe charity works with African partners on development programmes in Africa including: supporting the resettlement of children in Uganda from a Children's Home into families; supporting disadvantaged children though primary education in Uganda; supporting rural community groups in Uganda towards self reliance; supporting girls in university education in Ethiopia.
Cranleigh And South Eastern Agricultural Society
Animals, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo promote, maintain, improve and advance agriculture, to promote good farming and the advancement of the breeding and rearing of lviestock, poultry and horses and to foster and maintain the education of the public and its interest and awarenessin agricultural industry generally.
Proteus Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyProteus Theatre Company has a history of creating high quality work, producing a programme of touring shows, projects, workshops including participatory opportunities for the wider community. Making work for and with diverse communities, from rural villages to socially excluded young people, creating amazing experiences, advancing education and enriching lives through the performing arts.
The Aylsham Agricultural Show Association Limited
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure1) - To promote all aspects of agriculture, by education, other activities, and in particular by holding an annual agricultural show.2) - To promote the usage and improvements to Aylsham Recreation Ground.3) - Surplus proceeds to be distributed as agreed by the Council, to mainly local charitable causes, and other charitable institutions.
The Burwarton And District Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureORGANISATION OF ANNUAL EVENT FOR EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, FARM AND HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE AND FOR THE DEMONSTRATION / EXHIBITION OF AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND FORESTRY METHODS AND PROCESSES, MACHINERY AND OTHER ITEMS CONSIDERED TO BE APPROPRIATE TO AN AGRICULTURAL SHOW. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ENCOURAGEMENT OF YOUNG FARMERS AND OF INDUSTRIES OF INTEREST TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY.
The Cardigan County Agricultural Show Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo prmote and advance for the benefit of the public, agriculture, horticulture and forestry and to promote the improvement of livestock and prevention and eradication of diseases in animals useful to humankind and in particular in the area of Cardigan and District.
The Suffolk Sheep Society
Economic and community developmentAdvance and promote agriculture by improving Suffolk sheep. Promote research and improvement of Suffolk sheep and the publication of the results thereof.
Honiton And District Agricultural Association
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe principle activity of the Charity is the holding of an annual agricultural show in Honiton, to promote agriculture, and other trades, crafts and professions associated with it. There are farm competitions during the year.
Evangelical Action (brazil)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, ReligionEVANGELICAL ACTION BRAZIL IS A CHRISTIAN CHARITY WHICH PRIMARILY RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE UK. FUNDS RAISED (LESS EXPENSES) ARE FORWARDED TO A CHRISTIAN MISSION IN BRAZIL - ACEV. THEY ARE ACTIVE IN MANY AREAS SUCH AS HEALTH, SCHOOLING, DISABILITIES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, WELL DRILLING, DRUG DEPENDENCY, FARMING, AND INCOME GENERATION. WE AIM TO HELP THE NEEDY IRRESPECTIVE OF BELIEF.
Taraloka
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, ReligionWe run a rural Buddhist Retreat Centre, offering residential retreats on Buddhist meditation and Buddhist teaching. We also run weekends and courses in city based Buddhist Centres on request. Local schools ask us to talk to their pupils about Buddhism and some come to us for an weekend experience of retreat living. Our main teachers are all ordained Buddhists with the Triratna Community.
Hadleigh Farmers' Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentPromotion and advancement of agriculture
The Farmers' Company Charitable Fund
Economic and community developmentThe charity continues to promote agriculture and research, education, training and travel in connection with farming.
Alresford And District Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community developmentOrganisers of a one-day Agricultural Show held at Tichborne Park, Alresford, Hampshire
Bucks County Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentThe principle activity of the company during the year continued to be that of orgainising and holding an annual agricultural show.
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.