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.
4,054 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:
\b(rural|arable|agricultur(e|al)|farming|country ?side|agrarian|young farmers)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,367 | 1.92% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,470 | 2.09% |
| £100k - £250k | 431 | 1.91% |
| £250k - £500k | 239 | 2.15% |
| £500k - £1m | 157 | 2.25% |
| £1m - £10m | 200 | 2.18% |
| Over £10m | 36 | 1.59% |
| Total | 3,900 | 2.01% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,763 | 1.61% |
| oscr | 973 | 3.89% |
| ccni | 318 | 4.54% |
| Total | 4,054 | 1.99% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| 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. |
£91,270,000 |
| 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. |
£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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Families First - St Andrews [Charity number: SC032506] 1.1.1 Families First St Andrews is a non-profit distributing Company. It shall deliver its services from its base in the St Andrews area of Fife and shall normally draw the membership from any person who is either resident or regularly employed within the town of St Andrews, and surrounding area, and who is in sympathy with the objects of the Company. so long as they continue to be eligible to become a member of the Company, whilst recognising the ability to attend meetings in person as required. 1.1.2 Families First St Andrews aims to support the social, domestic and community needs of children, young people and their families living in St Andrews and the North East Fife area, as resources permit. 1.1.3 In furtherance of this, the Company’s objects are: a) The prevention and/or relief of poverty. b) The advancement of health and wellbeing. c) The provision of recreational facilities and activities for children, young people and their families. d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, rural isolation or other disadvantage. |
£418,092 |
| HAY,BRECON AND TALGARTH SANCTUARY FOR REFUGEES [Charity number: 1173570] HBTSR HELPS PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM/REFUGE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OUTINGS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR LEISURE, FRIENDSHIP AND SKILL EXCHANGE. WE HELP OUR OWN LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO MEET PEOPLE FROM OTHER CULTURES AND BE ENRICHED BY THIS. WE SPEAK PUBLICLY AND RAISE FUNDS. WE APPROACH LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPROVE POLICY AND SUPPORT.WE PROVIDE SOME EXPERT ASSISTANCE AND COLLECT GOODS. |
£18,215 |
| NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM [Charity number: 1189987] We provide a search and rescue service for people who are lost, injured or endangered and appropriate medical care to mitigate further harm, injury or distress to such people. We do this particularly in rural upland areas but also in semi-rural and urban environments primarily in the counties of Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. |
£102,444 |
| THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS [Charity number: 302512] We are a rural youth organisation in the county of Hertfordshire. We aim to promote social & personal development of young people between the ages of 10-28 years, by offering a wide range of training and activities including skills for life, travel, sport, floral arranging, curve modules, socialising and many more. We also hold various fund raising events to raise money for local charities. |
£48,981 |
| Craignish Community Company Limited [Charity number: SC035761] 3 The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Craignish as defined by the postcode units PA31:- 8JA, 8QN, 8QP, 8QR, 8QS, 8QW, 8UAA, 8UAB, 8UB, 8US, 8UW, 8UU. (“the Community”) with the following objects (“the Objects“): 3.1 To promote for the public benefit 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, in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Community by all or any of the following means: (a) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. (e) the provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing. (h) the provision or assistance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. (i) the protection or conservation of the environment. 3.2 To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture and/or history. 3.3 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other projects and initiatives of a similar charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the Community of Craignish. |
£7,414 |
| SHINJI SHUMEIKAI (UK) [Charity number: 1051493] Alternative therapy and treatment and natural agriculture |
£952,527 |
| ERIDGE VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 305230] The hall acts as a focal point for activities in this widely scattered rural community. |
£33,982 |
| THREE COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 511868] The Three Counties Agricultural Society's charitable objectives are to promote agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, apiculture, rural skills and crafts, and conservation for the public benefit. We fulfil our objectives through staging annual shows with a programme of educative content at our showground in Malvern, administering educational bursary schemes, and other educational activities. |
£7,269,690 |
| BE THE EARTH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1189626] Be the Earth Foundation is a grant focused organisation to help manifest harmony on earth, for and between all beings. Our goal is to support, recognise and rebalance the economy by funding those working towards holistic, regenerative and diverse economic systems. We are focused on three strategic areas - earth protection, regenerative agriculture and wellbeing. |
£2,151,672 |
| OUTLAND OPERA [Charity number: 1194099] Outland Opera was founded in 2021 to provide site-specific performances to people living in rural locations, where opera is not normally performed. Outland works with local people to create its work, which is based on local and regional history. |
£8,593 |
