Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas
Discover 2,496 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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Rural Community Council (leicestershire And Rutland)
Economic and community developmentRural Community Council ensures that all those who work and live in rural communities in Leicestershire and Rutland are provided with access to a range of opportunities, services and facilities, which are sustainable and inclusive to all and are empowered to influence and manage their future
Christadelphian Meal A Day Fund
Economic and community development, HousingAs a practical witness we seek to facilitate personal and community dignity of those in real need in less developed parts of the world by sustainable local projects which: a) help to relieve the effects of hunger disease disability destitution homelessness b) promote agriculture clean water basic health care education c) encourage sharing learning service to others and community development
Lifelines International Fund For Education
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthVOLUNTEERING AND TEACHING IN RURAL INDIA, FUND RAISING TO SPONSOR EDUCATION PROJECTS, SUPPORTING THE ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL CHARITIES IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES IN UK AND WORLDWIDE
Howick Trustees Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesMaintenance and development of garden and wild source arboretum at Howick, together with the surrounding countryside, all in an AONB. Conservation of environment including 1 1/2 miles of coastline in a SSSI. Nature education programme for children with local schools.
St Anthony's Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentInvests in facilities which are rented to organisations operating as bio-dynamic agricultural farms and training centres. Also makes grants to organisations operating within this sphere.
Reaching The Unreached
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareTO RELIEVE POVERTY, ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROTECT HEALTH AMONGST PERSONS LIVING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (PARTICULARLY IN RESPECT OF REFUGEES AND THOSE LIVING IN RURAL AREAS)
Creative Arts East
Economic and community developmentThe principal activities of the company are the promoting, maintaining, improving and advancing of education within the community at large and in particular in the rural areas of the County of Norfolk, by promotion, production, performance and encouragement of the arts.
Wales Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWales YFC seeks to meet the needs of rural young people through a variety of educational, training and social programmes that encourage community involvement and concern for our environment. Over 5,000 young people have been involved in the organisation during the past twelve months, all of whom are aged between 10 and 26 years of age.
Dorchester Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community development, LeisureRun the annual Dorset County Show incorporating classes for livestock, horticulture, homecraft and horses. Use the Show to promote agriculture in all its forms.
Milton Keynes Museum Trust Limited
Economic and community development, HeritageLocal museum with emphasis on changes of community since the new City of Milton Keynes whilst seeking to draw attention to the area's importance across the centuries.
Natural Enterprise LTD
Economic and community development, EnvironmentPromotion of the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Isle of Wight by the advancement of education and training for both the rural workforce and the general public.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, ResearchThe Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage
The Busoga Trust
Economic and community developmentBusoga Trust is a UK based, Christian charity which has as its principal aims the raising of money for water development projects in the rural areas of Uganda with a major emphasis on sanitation and health education.
The Farm Safety Foundation
Economic and community development, HealthThe Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is changing attitudes to risk-taking and mental health in UK farming. Through dynamic education programmes, impactful engagement, free resources and pioneering research, it is empowering young farmers to live and farm well. Since 2014, it has trained over 30,000 young farmers and reached millions with annual campaigns Farm Safety Week and Mind Your Head.
Behind Closed Doors
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe charities activities are to support people who live or work in the Metroploitan District of Leeds, including rural areas, who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and to work with other agencies within the community to raise awareness of the issues of domestic abuse.
Satish Kumar Foundation
Economic and community development, ResearchThe charity advances education in ecology and its links with spirituality, socio-political and economic systems, food and farming, philosophy and the arts, and develops skills for environmental care and social justice. It delivers transformative learning and research, shares knowledge, builds partnerships, and provides funding to support ecological education and socially just environmental action.
Borneo Nature Foundation International
Economic and community development, EnvironmentProtection of rainforest ecosystems in Indonesian Borneo, to safeguard the island's unique biodiversity, the livelihoods and cultures of rural communities, and enhance its global conservation values to mitigate the climate crisis. We achieve this by providing support for community-led conservation, education, capacity-building and sustainable development initiatives.
The Englefield Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureThe Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes in and around Berkshire including education, sport, the arts, community, churches and faith groups, social welfare and medical support, agriculture and conservation, and the ArmedForces.
Temple Garden Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareTemple Garden Foundation works in partnership with local communities in rural Cambodia to promote sustainable development for those living in poverty. The Foundation selects projects where livelihoods can be improved significantly through simple community initiatives. Programmes include water and sanitation, basic road/bridge infrastructure, healthcare and child and adult education.
Ffcc Limited
Economic and community development, Heritage, HousingWe work with partners and communities across the UK to encourage debate, catalyse change, and devise practical actions that contribute to: healthy food for everyone provided through a fair system; a transition to agroecology by 2030; and flourishing rural communities with sustainable land use, nature restoration, good work and affordable homes
Self Help Africa (uk)
Economic and community developmentSelf Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.
Curly's Legacy
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe charity runs and operates a working 10 acre farm, providing school children, young people & vulnerable adults with farming experiences in order to promote education, health, well-being and an appreciation of agriculture & farming. The charity also runs Curly'd Farm Food Bank supporting 60-75 families each week. Also Curly's Caravan which offers memory making holidays to vulnerable families.
Sheppey Matters
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareWe provide a wide range of health, education, arts and community development activities at Sheppey Healthy Living Centre and other venues on the Isle of Sheppey. We operate projects; Sheppey Wheels (a community transport scheme), Sheppey Rural Youth; Community Chef, Sheppey FM, Arts and Media and Sheppey Lifestyle
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited
Economic and community development, HeritageTo operate the business of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited, the objects of which are to preserve for the benefit of the Nation, agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, documents and livestock of educational and historical interest and to maintain and operate a museum for the purpose of exhibiting to the public such items of educational or historical interest.
Education For All Morocco LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe provide marginalised girls in rural Morocco with access to the transformative power of education. By eradicating the logistic, economic & social obstacles girls face to access quality education, we empower these young women to fulfil their true potential. They can improve their own lives and positively impact their communities to build a more just, equitable & sustainable future for all.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,496 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?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £9.9bn 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 79.4%. 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 £963k. 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.