Rural and farming areas `EC105`¶

Rural and farming areas is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Economic and community development category.

3,980 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.98% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	1,711	2.06%
£10k - £100k	1,228	1.89%
£100k - £250k	354	1.83%
£250k - £500k	200	2.21%
£1m - £10m	161	2.02%
£500k - £1m	132	2.29%
Over £10m	22	1.19%
Total	3,808	1.99%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,741	1.62%
oscr	901	3.55%
ccni	338	4.75%
Total	3,980	1.98%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Company is established are for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Company will: 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having for its or their main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching, study of, advice on and research into Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries. disseminate the knowledge of Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries and practice and to promote the efficient development of Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries by the provision and the carrying on of the business of advisory, testing and other services (including financial services) to those engaged in Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries. 4.1.2 promote and co-ordinate the teaching and study of, research into, and the provision of advice on Agriculture, the Environment, the Rural Economy and the Land Based Industries and their practice, including co-operation with other persons or bodies, whether public or private and whether individual or corporate or otherwise, and to do so directly or in co-operation with other persons or bodies. 4.1.3 carry on the business of farmers, fish farmers, market gardeners and horticulturalists, silvi-culturalists and arbori-culturalists, food technologists and bio-technologists, bee-keepers, poultry husbanders and any other agricultural and land based activities related to the other objects of the Company. 4.1.4 provide services in the interest of the public or any sector thereof, whether acting under the guidance, instruction or sponsorship of any government department or governmental or quasi-governmental or public agency or body or otherwise	£61,830,000
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION (UNITED KINGDOM) [Charity number: 266518] The AKF(UK) is an affiliate of the International Aga Khan Foundation and part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).The principal activity of the Charity is to promote and provide for the advancement of education, health, rural development, the environment and support to civil society organisations for the public benefit.	£57,059,000
JEREMY COLLER FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1163970] Three key areas of focus: 1) Educating on Factory Farming 2) Supporting the Coller School of Management and 3) Supporting Education, Culture and Other Causes	£56,244,893
JOHN INNES CENTRE [Charity number: 223852] John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology. The Centre's mission is to generate knowledge of plants and microbes through innovative research, to train scientists for the future, to apply knowledge to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and engage with policy makers and the public.	£52,948,148
The James Hutton Institute [Charity number: SC041796] to conduct and promote research in biological, social, economic and environmental sciences so as to deliver science, knowledge, innovation and services that contribute to advances in agriculture and other land uses. resource and environmental management. social, economic and environmental sustainability. food, energy and water security. education. and health and well-being in Scotland and internationally.	£51,669,000
CAMFED INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1029161] Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.	£50,363,204
HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1147717] Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.	£41,902,000
Roslin Foundation [Charity number: SC023592] The Company's object is the advancement of education and research and knowledge in agriculture, agricultural related areas, other biological sciences and biotechnology by undertaking scientific research, and disseminating the results of such research, and training of research scientists.	£38,498,000
Board Of Trustees Of National Museums Of Scotland [Charity number: SC011130] Section2 (1) of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 states: So far as practicable and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall (a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in their collections, (b) secure that the objects are exhibited to and interpreted for the public, (c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research, (d) generally promote the public's awareness, appreciation and understanding of matters agricultural, archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural, environmental, historical, industrial, military, scientific and social both by means of the Board's collections and by such other means. including collaboration with other institutions, as they consider appropriate, and (e) provide education, instruction and advice and carry out research.	£35,592,000
YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) [Charity number: 306122] 'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'	£35,561,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
BELVOIR CRICKET & COUNTRYSIDE TRUST [Charity number: 1131442] BELVOIR CRICKET & COUNTRYSIDE TRUST'S AIM IS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN CRICKET IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND TO CREATE ACCESS TO CRICKET AND THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE. OUR TARGET GROUPS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO PLAY CRICKET AND ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE, ADULTS WHO WANT TO DEVELOP THEIR COACHING SKILLS, AND FAMILIES THAT WANT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY TIES THROUGH SPORT.	£128,179
NORTHUMBRIA CALVERT TRUST [Charity number: 511851] Our mission is to enable people with disabilities together with their families and friends to achieve their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure in the countryside.To do this we run a purpose built fully accessible 110 bedded residential activity centre on the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. A wide range of land and water based activities are provided and personal care.	£2,338,727
FELIX THORNLEY COBBOLD AGRICULTURAL TRUST [Charity number: 211245] The 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.	£273,112
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ESSEX [Charity number: 1094178] CPREssex campaigns on behalf of any important issue that comes to the charity's attention, affecting the Essex countryside. It is particularly concerned to monitor the possible effects of major planning applications and to ensure their likely effects on local amenities and the environment are properly considered.	£21,152
FRIENDS OF THE SOMERSET RURAL LIFE MUSEUM GLASTONBURY [Charity number: 278529] The Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.	£808
BAUMBER VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 521897] Maintain, provide and improve the facility of our Village Hall. Hold certain events, both recreational and fundraising occasions for local people of all ages within our rural Village.	£1,530
ESCRICK AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB [Charity number: 1032368] Weekly club meetings booth educational and social	£210
NORTHOP AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB [Charity number: 1042677] Rural youth club providing education and training to children/young people, based on agriculture and conservation issues. We also covers the arts and culture, there is sports recreation and we hold competitions locally, and nationally.	£1,196
GREAT WAKERING EVENING WOMEN'S INSTITUTE [Charity number: 283291] Development and improvement of rural life in accordance with the constitution and rules of the Women's Institute.	£865
BRIDGNORTH AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB [Charity number: 513781] A rural youth organisation for young people aged 10 to 26.The objectives are Fun, Learning and Achievement.	£4,937

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024