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.

4,053 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.99% 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	1,376	1.93%
£10k - £100k	1,471	2.09%
£100k - £250k	424	1.89%
£250k - £500k	234	2.11%
£500k - £1m	160	2.30%
£1m - £10m	200	2.18%
Over £10m	36	1.60%
Total	3,901	2.02%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,764	1.61%
oscr	971	3.89%
ccni	318	4.55%
Total	4,053	1.99%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Institution 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 Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.	£84,723,000
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.	£84,638,714
JOHN INNES CENTRE [Charity number: 223852] 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 apply it's knowledge of nature's diversity to benefit agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being- To train scientists for the future- To engage with policy makers and the public	£78,782,050
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.'	£66,109,000
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.	£63,584,000
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.	£59,723,000
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.	£59,423,000
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.	£39,537,000
Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910] 2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts	£31,449,000
WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION [Charity number: 1081849] We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.	£30,869,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Towards Transition Stirling SCIO [Charity number: SC043469] The organisations purposes are: to advance citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). to advance environmental protection or improvement by/through raising awareness of the implications of Climate Change and Peak Oil and encourage contributions from all sections of the community to plan and take action for a locally resilient, sustainable future. exploring and following pathways of practical actions that will reduce our harmful greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels and build local economy building Stirling?s resilience, that is, its ability to withstand ?shocks? from the outside, through being more self reliant in areas such as food, energy, health care, jobs and economics. working in partnership with other organisations, particularly local community groups and other voluntary organisations to meet our purposes as outlined above.	£527,654
THE HEARTWARMERS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1194459] We support projects implemented in rural areas of Malawi which improve the lives in particular but not exclusively, of the elderly, widows, orphans and vulnerable children.	£39,139
Ellen Kerr Awards Scheme [Charity number: SC011496] The objects of the Scheme shall be: - (a) to advance the education and training of young adults at large in the West of Scotland in agricultural, country life, home craft and citizenship skills and related subject. and (b) in the interests of the social welfare of these young adults, to provide and promote the provision of facilities and activities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilities and activities which will improve their conditions of life and which will assist in the development of their spiritual and mental capacities, self-reliance and individual responsibility so that they may grow to full maturity as responsible individuals and members of the community. These objects shall be achieved by the making of Awards which will assist such young adults, their Clubs, their District Associations and the Association in the West of Scotland to achieve these objects.	£15,209
Strichen & District Junior Agricultural Club [Charity number: SC021938] To advance the education and training of young people at large in rural issues, agriculture, homecrafts and related subject To advance the development of active citizens through development off individuals involvement within their local community and leadership of their Young Farmer Group. In the interests of social welfare of young people in rural Scotland provide and promote the provision of activities for recreation and other leisure time occupations which will improve their conditions of life and will assist in the development of their spiritual and mental capacities and self reliance and individual responsibility.	£31,260
Iona Renewables [Charity number: SC047510] The organisation's purposes are: (a) to advance citizenship and community development on the island of lona (including rural regeneration), and (b) to advance environmental protection and improvement on the island of lona.	£9,732
Deerness Community Association [Charity number: SC044828] To promote community development in the rural community of Deerness and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious, or other opinions, and to associate with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to promote social and other leisure and recreational activities to foster a community spirit, for the achievement of these so that their conditions of life may be improved. In furtherance of this the association will maintain and manage Deerness Community Centre for activities promoted by the committee or any of its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects and to carry out any extension of the premises or facilities provided which may at any time seem necessary or desirable.	£33,947
AL-NASR WELFARE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1199362] The prevention and relief of financial hardship among those suffering from the consequences of economic & social deprivation, wars & conflicts, or natural disasters in the UK and less developed countries overseas, especially Afghanistan, through the provision of items, services, and grants, in coordination with individuals and local organisations as well as promotion of education in rural areas.
RHAYADER AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB [Charity number: 1027304] All kinds of competitions, social events, accredited training courses, overseas exchanges and many more activities	£6,344
DR .M.N. KALE MEMORIAL TRUST [Charity number: 1053230] working with two registered charities providing educational material to students in Rural Area of Maharashtra, India.Working with a registered cahrity in U.K. -Maharashtra mandal.
NEW GREEN PATH [Charity number: 1180334] New Green Path works on projects in selected Least Developed Countries that link nature conservation and income generation for rural and remote communities.