Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development
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York Civic Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo preserve, protect and advise on the historic fabric of York. To publish promote and educate the public and encourage their participation in cultural activities. To provide advocacy in areas of concern to York. To make grants which concur with the trust's objectives. To raise and pay funds in the furtherance of the objects and co-operate with others having similar objects.
Free Methodist Church, Fulwood
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionAs a Church, we hold regular Sunday and weekday services. We also organise many other weekly activities, especially for children and young people. All our activities are financed by free will offerings given by attendees. We participate in local community activities, as well as supporting worldwide mission activity, particularly in Rwanda, India,Sierra Leone and Ecuador.
Menter Cwm Gwendraeth Elli Cyfyngedig
Associations, Economic and community developmentSupport any existing Welsh community activities and promote projects that regenerate the rural community, working with existing organisations where possible.
Leeds Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentLeeds Civic Trust is an independent, non-political, voluntary organisation. We promote the improvement of Leeds. Our principal aims are to encourage: High standards of architecture and planning; Conservation and enhancement of the city's heritage; Improvement of public amenities and the quality of life.
Kew Community Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureKew Community Trust is a registered charity which runs The Avenue Club and The Avenue Halls in Kew. The Avenue Club is a vibrant daytime social and leisure club offering a range of classes, activities and events for those who wish to get the most out of retirement. The Avenue Halls provides a first-class venue and welcomes people of all ages for recreation, classes, meetings and private functions.
Birwa Kurdish Community
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBKC organizes community activities: religious services and gatherings via volunteer support; supervised youth programs and educational circles following the strict "Rule of Two" safeguarding policy; heritage classes and development workshops for all ages; and community fundraising and support.
Bethel Chapel
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareBethel provides opportunity for people to explore the Christian faith and how it's lived out in life offers all community activities - "cradle to the grave" including Little Acorns carer and toddler group, Little Lambs Pre-School Centre, One Way children's club, Friday Night youth club, Cornerstone senior citizens luncheon, a food bank and a furniture ministry, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chat, BIBO.
The King's House
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe principle aim of the Charity is to advance the teachings, values and ideals of the Christian faith through various teaching & training opportunities, motivational events and community activities.
The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HousingMakes grants to individuals and organisations within the parish of Wendover, the Moor Park Estate and the houses to the right of Halton Lane from Moor Park up to Perch Bridge.
Bristol Sikh Cultural And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionSRCDC EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF SIKHS AND OTHER LOCAL MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA. THE CENTRE OBJECTIVES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: EDUCATION, TRAINING, ARTS, SIKH CULTURE & RELIGION, SPORTS, RECREATION, ECONOMIC WELL BEING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WORKING WITH OTHER FAITH ORGANISATIONS, HELPING HAND FOR THE ELDERLY PEOPLE AND HEALTH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.
Shrublands Youth And Adult Centre Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo advance the education of the inhabitants of Gorleston and its neighbourhood and to provide facilities to improve the social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Vine Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social care, Social welfareThe management and operation of Marlow House, a caring community day centre for the elderly, disabled and lonely, including provision of meals and transport. In addition, the trust provides a meals on wheels service for housebound people and a community support programme to encourage independent living.
Cultura Trust
Economic and community development, Heritageoperating primarily throughout Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East of England and Scotland but also nationally as a building preservation trust and an impartial advisory body offering guidance to those interested in the enhancement and protection of the historic environment in both rural and urban areas, providing training and education in traditional building and engineering heritage skills.
The Kokni Muslim Association, Shafayee Mazhab
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe charitable organisation provides religious and educational facilities as well as providing a focal point for the local community by allowing the use of it site for community activities and projects.
St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfarefor the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
Chinese Wellbeing
Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfareOur services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Jalaram Charitable Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe charity constructed and now maintains the Jalaram Prarthana Mandal, this involves providing a temple for a place of worship. An adjacent building has been purchased and is used for community activities open to all faiths. The charity also assists local and overseas charities with similar objectives to the Mandal.
Cardigan Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, LeisureThe Cardigan Centre's public building is used for community activities, educational courses and constructive leisure and welfare programmes, and has offices leased to local enterprises. Specialist work includes services for young people, older people, healthy living, handyperson and gardening services, practical help for groups, networks and enterprises, and provision of community information.
South London Liberal Synagogue
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionSouth London Liberal Synagogue is a community place of worship and member of Liberal Judaism. We provide religious support, Jewish education, adult community activities to members through Greater London.
Dacorum Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing funds it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.We assist local families who are disadvantaged through illness, loss of employment, and other circumstances.We are able to respond quickly and effectively.
The Stevenage Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo support charities, local groups and individuals in Stevenage and the immediate surrounding area with small grants. Money is raised from corporate membership subscription, fund raising and donations.
Burnley Civic Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Committee meets every 4 weeks (approx) with a planning group discussion and comment forum. There are reports on our local historical heritage buildings, future Civic Trust activities, Trees for Burnley, further additions to our Blue Plaque scheme and awards to outstanding developments and renovations to which our attention is drawn - both by the members and the public. Also Bcthic.org website
Bhagwan Valmik Sabha Bedford
Economic and community development, Research, Social welfareThe Charity has acted to advance the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji in Bedfordshire and its environs and where appropriate internationally through religious ceremony and academic study and presentation. The Charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations and to the Government of the UK.
Seaford Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionResources were directed into the advancement of the Christian faith both in the United Kingdom and overseas and gifts were made to both individuals and institutions for this purpose.We have continued to develop our mission of establishing people in their identity, purpose and calling as children of God in the United Kingdom and abroad through ministries that demonstrate God's heart of love.
The Letchworth Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many community-development economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 672 registered community-development economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the community-development economic and community development charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of community-development economic and community development charities?
Community-development economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £3.8bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for community-development economic and community development charities?
Across all community-development economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of community-development economic and community development charities?
Community-development economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.5m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.