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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Broad Oak Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationBroad Oak Preschool provides nurturing, quality care and education to children between two and five years old. The preschool offers training to dedicated staff in order to offer outstanding provision for local children in this rural area of East Sussex.
Perry Foundation
Economic and community development, EducationPromoting and developing UK agriculture by funding cutting edge research and postgraduate scholarships at universities and research centres in the UK. Projects undertaken must be of definable benefit to UK agriculture.
The Buchanan Trust
Economic and community development, EducationThe Charity helps those who have served in the armed forces, enabling them to transition into civilian life by offering short term accommodation, accredited training skills, work experience and employment opportunities in the rural and construction sectors
Herefordshire And Gloucestershire Canal Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureThe trust's vision is of a sustainable, fully navigable waterway, with towpaths, reconnecting the rural communities between the cities of Hereford and Gloucester to bring environmental and economic benefits to both counties as well as recreational opportunities for local people and visitors alike.
Thanet Countryside Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchAdvancement of public education in ecology and natural history and the conservation, protection and restoration for public benefit of natural resources, natural beauty, animal and plant life and land of ecological or scientific importance throughout the Isle of Thanet. Provide for the benefit of the public facilities of a charitable nature for outdoor recreation in the Isle of Thanet.
Chadacre Agricultural Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Trust awards grants for agricultural education in East Anglia, and aims to advance the education of the public in all aspects of agriculture and farming by providing grants for training and research.
Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire
Economic and community development, FacilitiesRCAN works to create strong and inclusive rural communities in which social disadvantage is addressed to create an equitable, sustainable, open and prosperous society.We do this by working with local community groups, encouraging enterprise, promoting equality of opportunity for all, speaking out on rural issues.
Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentAnnual Agricultural Show held every Tuesday after August Bank Holiday Monday at Kilnsey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Greenfield Valley Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote the restoration, improvement and permanent preservation of land and buildings of historic, industrial, environmental and agricultural interest for the benefit of the public.Also to maintain and provide heritage and countryside park.
United Counties Agricultural And Hunters Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote improvements in agriculutre generally, inlcuding forestry and horticulture, by holding exhibitions thereof and to use the Charity's showground and land for the generation of income in support of such activities.
Totteridge Manor Association Limited
Economic and community developmentMaintenance and preservation of common lands formerly held by the Lord of the Manor of Totteridge and the rural amenities attaching there to for the benefit of the residents of Totteridge and neighbouring districts and visitors.
Dorset Rural Music School, Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFor music lessons in all styles by qualified experienced teachers on all instruments, singing and music theory. All ages , abilities welcome. Instrument hire, music library, music shop, practice rooms available. Music appreciation classes are held at the school which is also the public examination centre for practical music exams.
Ellingham And Ringwood Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo hold an annual agricultural show and to promote agriculture by encouraging skill and industry in all its trades, crafts and professions connected with it, using the income generated from the activities to help support charitable causes.
The Guild Of St George
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPromote the advancement of education & training in the field of rural economy, industrial design and craftsmanship, and appreciation of the arts in accordance with the principles set out in the Letters to Working Men by John Ruskin published under the title Fors Clavigera.
The Farmland Museum
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageThe promotion of the education of the public in the social and natural history, geology and archaeology of England with particular reference to agriculture and agricultural history in Cambridgeshire and the Fens.
Great Bardfield Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationGreat Bardfield Preschool is a rural preschool giving educational development to children aged between 2years old and four years old.
Shropshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation for people aged 10 to 26 with an interest in the countryside and agriculture
The Mahavir Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals
Country Mice Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationTo provide affordable childcare in a rural community and to enhance and foster the developement and education of children under school age in a setting that encourages parental involvement.
Canolfan Cymdeithasol Porthmadog (portmadoc Community Centre Association)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Religion, Saving of livesTown and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.
Paddington Farm Trust Limited
Economic and community developmentPADDINGTON FARM TRUST PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR THE PEOPLE OF WESTMINSTER AND OTHER AREAS OF LONDON. PFT ALSO PROVIDES OUTDOOR, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHY-LIVING ACTIVITIES TO BROADEN PEOPLE'S HORIZONS AND BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE.
Association Of Show And Agricultural Organisations
Economic and community developmentThe charitable objective and principal activity of the Association is to foster co-operation and discussion in the pursuit of matters of common interest among Show and Agricultural Organisations for the betterment of Agriculture, its kindred industries and services.
Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentAnnual Horse and Agricultural Show.Providing education to the local community of agricultural activities and skills
Henley And District Agricultural Association Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote and improve agriculture, horticulture and the breeding and rearing of livestock via events such as Henley Farm & Country Show and an annual ploughing match.
Orsett Horticultural And Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureStaging of 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.