Rural Media Charity
Also known as: The Rural Media Company
RURAL MEDIA CHARITY COMBINES COMMUNITY AND INFORMAL EDUCATION WITH ARTS AND MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERTISE TO EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES,PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST DISADVANTAGED. THE RESULTS ARE HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES A 'VOICE' AND INFORM POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
Activities & Mission
RURAL MEDIA CHARITY COMBINES COMMUNITY AND INFORMAL EDUCATION WITH ARTS AND MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERTISE TO EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES,PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST DISADVANTAGED. THE RESULTS ARE HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES A 'VOICE' AND INFORM POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,686,440 | £1,543,865 | £1,508,411 | £1,339,602 | £83,131 | 14 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,325,060 | £1,478,163 | £1,439,279 | £1,197,027 | £86,461 | 18 / 15 |
| 2023 | £1,290,192 | £1,198,331 | £1,140,147 | £350,130 | £146,170 | 16 / 12 |
| 2022 | £1,033,990 | £992,604 | £939,109 | £258,269 | £118,213 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,087,708 | £1,041,662 | £989,311 | £216,883 | £112,082 | 15 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rural Media Charity
What does Rural Media Charity do?
RURAL MEDIA CHARITY COMBINES COMMUNITY AND INFORMAL EDUCATION WITH ARTS AND MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERTISE TO EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES,PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST DISADVANTAGED. THE RESULTS ARE HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES A 'VOICE' AND INFORM POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
How much income did Rural Media Charity report in 2025?
Rural Media Charity reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rural Media Charity?
Rural Media Charity has a program ratio of 89.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rural Media Charity registered as a charity?
Rural Media Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1994 as charity number 1041335. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Rural Media Charity?
Rural Media Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Michael Holdsworth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rural Media Charity operate?
Rural Media Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rural Media Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Rural Media Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041335.
Details
PACKERS HOUSE
25 WEST STREET
HEREFORD
HR4 0BX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated