Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas
Discover 1,075 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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Fluck Convalescent Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo provide financial grants to women and children (male or female) to the age of 18 considered to be of poor financial means, are sick or convalescing after illness or operative treatment, resident in Gloucester City or neighbourhood previously forming Gloucester Rural District.
Tadworth And Walton Overseas Aid Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe give support to selected projects overseas, especially those in which local people are involved. We help communities in poor countries with funds for small scale projects that can create a long-lasting benefit. Typically these include the provision of medical, educational and community facilities and the promotion of new techniques for irregation, education and organic farming.
Woodgate Valley Urban Farm LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareWoodgate Valley Urban Farm is a focus for the empowerment & practical involvement of people from the local community in rural activities.. There is an emphasis upon young people, the disadvantaged, and the underprivileged to whom we give general support, life skills training & basic confidence in a non judgemental environment. We are members of Social Farms & Gardens.
Lindale Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLindale Pre-School cares for children from 2 - 4 years 11 months we serve a rural area and follow the EYFS guidance for 0 - 5 year olds we are open Monday - Friday 8.45 - 12.45 term time only
Princes Risborough Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareAn organisation for young people who have an interest/connection with farming to attend talks, visits, socialise, sporting activites and competitions.
Kent County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo support and promote Kent Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs youth, training and development work with young people across Kent, particularly in rural areas as an umbrella organisation.
North Devon Museum Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMuseum mainly of local maritime matters but also agricultural and social activities as well. A Victorian school is run for local schools to use to give them an idea of educational ways in Victorian times. The catchment area is North Devon.
The County Durham Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community development, Social welfareEducational activities e.g. public speaking, stock judging, cookery, craft Meeting and social events e.g formal meetings with speakers, inter club eventsQuizzes and competitions.Personal developmentTraining - First Aid, Food Hygiene etc
Great Dunmow And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 12 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Bere Regis Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBere Regis Scout Group is a thriving, village-based group serving young people from a number of scattered, mainly rural communities. It has more than 80 young people in membership, evenly split between boys and girls, with 12 adult and 8 young leaders.There is a full range of activities for the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections including sports, camps, trips, and crafts.
The British Agricultural History Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote the study of all aspects of agricultural history and the history of the rural economy and society, through the publication of a biannual journal, a newsletter and a website.
The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society For Great Britain Limited
Economic and community developmentEncouraging, promoting & improving the breeding of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Registration of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Promotion of breed at agricultural events.
North Somerset Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth movement where members can learn new skills for life and development in areas such as Public speaking, Drama & Entertainments, Sports and learn to conduct and manage their own Clubs.
The Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation run by its members (aged 10 to 26) for its members. It provides young people who have a love of the countryside with fantastic opportunities to develop numerous skills, take part in a varied competitions programme, travel abroad, work within the local community, make friends and enjoy a great social life - fun, learning and achievement.
Ongar And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
North Devon Environmental Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE NATURAL AMENITIES, HISTORICAL FEATURES AND FEATURES OF ECOLOGICAL INTEREST IN NORTH DEVON...AND TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THESE AMENITIES...AND TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THESE AMENITIES.
Henley And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareYoung Farmers are people aged 10-26 who meet in rural areas. We raise money for local charities, we meet on a weekly basis and cover a wide range of activities including sports, public speaking and socialising.
Save A Child
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareSave a Child contributes to the maintenance and education of deprived children in India through one-to-one sponsorship at several well established homes in Delhi, Kolkata and rural West Bengal. SaC also sponsors students who have left the home and are pursuing further education. SaC's children come from a variety of backgrounds-all need a second, better chance in life.
Turville School Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe Charity's main aim is to provide summer holidays and activities for underprivileged children in the countryside at their premises in Oxfordshire. The children are taken on outings to various locations and also are given the opportunity to take part in sports and outdoor leisure activities such as swimming an playing tennis.
The United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust
Economic and community developmentThe United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust is dedicated to the assistance of the Falkland Islands and their population by conducting beneficial programmes of research and advice on agriculture, forestry, rural development and civic issues not normally funded by Government. For this the Trust uses the specialist skills and contacts of its UK based consultant and the dedication of its Trustees.
Wix And District Young Farmers' Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
The Stapledon Memorial Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ResearchProvides travelling fellowships to support international educational exchanges by scientists involved in grassland-related research and allied agricultural science. Supports grassland-related education through sponsoring seminars and occasional speakers at conferences.
West India Committee
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe West India Committee exists as a venerable UK charity whose object is to promote the interests of agriculture, manufacturing industries and trade of the West Indies, Belize and Guyana and thus increase the general welfare of those territories [and their people globally] [delivering] through education, training, acting as an advocate, adviser and where necessary, as an umbrella organisation.
The Otford Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.
The Friends Of Urambo And Mwanhala
Associations, Economic and community developmentSupport of development projects in the Tabora Region of Tanzania. Specific projects involve, education, health, agriculture and water supply. The charity does not support individuals except as part of a larger project funded by the charity
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many rural-and-farming-areas economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,075 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 £3.8bn 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 87.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.