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.

4,056 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.00% 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	1,369	1.93%
£10k - £100k	1,467	2.09%
£100k - £250k	407	1.83%
£250k - £500k	237	2.17%
£500k - £1m	152	2.21%
£1m - £10m	203	2.23%
Over £10m	35	1.57%
Total	3,870	2.01%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,766	1.62%
oscr	964	3.89%
ccni	326	4.53%
Total	4,056	2.00%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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
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.	£61,271,000
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
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.	£56,346,000
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
DALES JAM [Charity number: 1166971] Over the year we have raised the profile of world music, in both the rural areas of North and South Craven (Skipton and Settle) as well as the urban conurbations of Leeds and Bradford, through concerts in Settle Victoria Hall, The Delius Centre in Bradford and Seven arts in Leeds, as well as playing at Village Fetes and Community Centres.	£8,084
Friends of Pittencrieff Park [Charity number: SC037721] 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration). 4.2 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.	£1,817
BABEL VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 1050083] Babel Hall is an important focal point for a rural community in an area of small hill farms where there are three chapels but no shop, public house, church or other public meeting place. The hall serves as a venue for whist drives, talks, St. David's Day cawl, local Eisteddfodau, Christmas parties, bingo nights, games nights, meetings and other activities associated with a community hall.	£1,823
SYKEHOUSE SHOW SOCIETY [Charity number: 1162603] The charity holds an annual show to promote agricultural, horticultural, livestock breeding and arts and crafts for the benefit of the public.	£33,773
THE HALEWOOD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE [Charity number: 251137] Aims of the Women's Institute:Improve and develop the quality f life, particularly in rural areas, for women and their familiesAdvance the education of women in citizenship and in public issues, national and internationalEnable women to work togther to put into practice the ideals for which the organisation stands	£7,893
TROPICAL AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 800663] A unique professional association of individuals, business and corporate bodies involved in agricultural development. Aiming to advance education, research and practice in agriculture for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.	£24,654
THE FRASER PECKHAM TRUST [Charity number: 1068929] ART (African Rural Trainers) Training of rural pastors in Kenya	£99,826
Ladybank Development Trust [Charity number: SC039436] The Trust has been formed to benefit the community of Ladybank in Fife, as defined by ! the following postcode units: KY15 7JR KY15 7LT KY15 7NS KY15 7SJ KY15 7JS KY15 7LU KY15 7NT KY15 7SQ KY15 7JT KY15 7LW KY15 7NU KY15 7UG KY15 7JU KY15 n Y KY15 7NW KY15 7UH KY15 7JX KY15 7LZ KY15 7NX KY15 7UJ KY15 7JY KY15 7NA KY15 7PA KY15 7UL KY15 7LA KY15 7NB KY15 7RA KY15 7UP KY15 7LB KY15 7ND KY15 7RB KYl5 7UQ KY15 7LD KY15 7NE KY15 7RD KY15 7UR I I KY15 7LE KY15 7NF KY15 7RE KY15 7UT KY15 7LF KY15 7NG KY15 7RF KY15 7UW I KY15 7LH KY15 7NH KY15 7RG KY15 7UX KY15 7LJ KY15 7NJ KY15 7RH and KY15 7LN- KY15 7NL KY15 7SA KY15 7UZ I KY15 7LP KY15 7NN KY15 7SB KY15 7LR KY15 7NP KY15 7NG KY15 7LS KY15 7NR KY15 7SH ('the Community1'), with the following Purposes ('the Purposes'): To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community and following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history.	£2,966
Cleat, Westray, Regeneration Trust [Charity number: SC054411] 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1) To preserve the heritage of Westray and Scotland through the regeneration of Cleat House, associated farm buildings and grounds, Westray. 4.2) To research and document the history and archaeology of Cleat House associated buildings and grounds to prevent their loss through time and to make them available to the public and future generations. 4.3) To provide accommodation for, and delivery of, education and training in traditional Westray building, farming and life skills. 4.4) To advance rural regeneration by preserving the community of Westray through the provision of affordable housing, through a local lettings policy, to key workers required to support the community.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSEUM LTD [Charity number: 1014922] Building a rural heritage and education centre in Northamptonshire	£1,000