Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development
Discover 692 Economic and community development charities that specialise in community development. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Save The Family LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingOur mission is to support homeless families by providing emergency accommodation and education in basic/other life and social skills to enable families to get back on to the social ladder.
Paddington Recreation Ground
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.
The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation
Economic and community developmentSupporting UK registered charities in social welfare, community development, education, arts and culture, healthcare and medical research. The charity does not accept unsolicited requests for grants.
Communities Together East Anglia
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthGeneral Charitable PurposesDisability, older people, family carers and those with mental health difficultiesEconomic/Community development/EmploymentRecruitment of volunteers
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentYMCA Doncaster provides places and programmes where all young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our principal activity is in the provision of accommodation and related services for young people between the ages of 18 and 25.We also provide community activities, meeting space for other organisations and volunteering opportunities for local people.
Hellenic Community Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesCultural and community: Providing/running a community centre (the Hellenic Centre) by means of cultural, social and traditional activities, events and functions.
Age UK Bradford & District
Associations, Economic and community developmentAge UK Bradford District works to value everyone's future, create age friendly communities and put people first. We deliver 4 key functions: Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework and Community Activities & Groups empowering people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities from bases in 6 Community Hubs across Bradford, Keighley & Shipley.
Ramgarhia Sabha Southall
Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareSikh Religious organisation provides religious, educational, cultural, Sports and Community development services in the Southall(West London) Area. It also provides relief for poverty within community and supports relief efforts in the event of disasters around the world.
South London Islamic Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Charity during the year was the advancement of the religion of Islam andthe education of Muslim children in accordance with the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.Other activities included the relief of poverty, the provision of funeral services to the Muslimcommunity, and the provision of facilities for community development in the South London area.
Camden Chinese Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe have daily Luncheon club, yoga,keep-fit class,Tai Chi Class,Health events,Health Talks,monthly Eyes test,Swimming Class,Celebration for New year ,Chinese New Year etc,Day trips.Residential Trip and Fundraising Events.Besides, we have Elderly Project ,Welfare Advice Project,Housebound Project ,Volunteering Project ,Community Development and Health Project.
Sandwell Multi Care
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTHE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.
The Grimmitt Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentMakes grants to charitable causes within the scope of the Trust Deed to encourage and strengthen community activities in Birmingham, Dudley,Wolverhampton and Walsall postcode areas.The Trust does not normally support national charities, CICs or social enterprises.
Sensory Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareImproving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.
Yorkshire Artspace Society
Economic and community developmentArts/cultureEconomic/Community development/EmploymentEducation/Training
Boots Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationA grant making Trust wholly funded by Boots UK Ltd. The Trust funds charities and voluntary organisations working in the areas of health, lifelong learning, community development and social care.Currently the Trust focuses its giving in the county of Nottinghamshire.
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.
Wycombe Multicultural Organisation
Economic and community development, Social welfareCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION , CULTURAL ACTIVITES AND ELIMINATION OF POVERTY.
Riverside Community Health Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EnvironmentRiverside Community Health Project uses community development approaches to enable individuals and groups to recognise and tackle the underlying causes of ill health. By working alongside the community, the organisation attempts to bring about improvements of lasting benefit to adults and children in the neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, West City, Sctoswood, Fenham and beyond.
County Of Gloucestershire Community Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe Foundation's objectives, as defined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, are the promotion of any exclusively charitable purpose in the United Kingdom and elsewhere which is in the opinion of the Council beneficial to the community but with a preference for the community in Gloucestershire.
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.
Werneth And Freehold Community Development Project
Economic and community developmentProviding Front Line Advice each morningYouth work and NEET workPre-schoolCommunity Classes
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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many community-development economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 692 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 £4.0bn 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 87.3%. 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 £1.4m. 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.