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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.

692
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Bethel Chapel

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfare

Bethel 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.

Latest Income: £385,725
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Beaufort Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social care

GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL; AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS; ALL DAY CARE FACILITIES, BINGO, KARATE, TAI CHI, BALLROOM, LATIN, DISCO DANCING, BALLET & TAP DANCING, VARIOUS KEEP FIT CLASSES, SLIMMING CLASSES, UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE GROUP PLUS MANY MORE.

Latest Income: £363,839
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Stockwell Park Estate Community Trust LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

THE CHARITY RUNS A COMMUNITY CENTRE. A FREE INTERNET CAFE OPEN FROM 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK. ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE. A RANGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS, HALL HIRE, AND TRAINING COURSES RUN DAILY. THE PROBATION HUB OPERATES FROM THE CENTRE TWO DAYS A WEEK. OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN IS USED TO COOK DONATED FOOD FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WITH FOODBANK VOUCHERS

Latest Income: £362,943
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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The King's House

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £356,973
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Haverhill Community Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities

The charity promotes such charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Haverhill as the trustee think fit, and in particular, by the provision of premises for the benefit of the public. The Charity allows Haverhill Town Council use of the Old Town Hall as an Arts Centre and Council offices. Other parts of the building are let to local charities.

Latest Income: £340,250
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Community Trust

Economic and community development, Religion

Education/training and Religious activities

Latest Income: £297,597
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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Sikh Resource And Community Development Centre

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion

SRCDC 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.

Latest Income: £285,182
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Shrublands Youth And Adult Centre Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £281,403
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Lionel Abel-Smith Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing

Makes 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.

Latest Income: £281,350
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Vine Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social care, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £278,761
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Cultura Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage

operating 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.

Latest Income: £266,626
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Plot Io Community Play Project

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

EDUCATION/TRAININGRELIEF OF POVERTYSPORT/RECREATIONECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENTCHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLEPEOLE WITH DISABILITIESTHE GENERAL PUBLIC/MANKINDPROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCESPROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACEPROVIDES SERVICESPROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION

Latest Income: £266,375
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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The Kokni Muslim Association, Shafayee Mazhab

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £257,711
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

for the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £253,885
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Crewe And Nantwich Gymnastics And Community Activities Centre

Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure

WE provide health and fitness facilities for the surrounding neighbourhood of Crewe and Nantwich.Specifically we provide gymnastics training and coaching facilities for all ages and capabilities including disabilities to a nationally approved standard. In addition we focus on adult well-being by providing equipment and training opportunities

Latest Income: £251,302
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Chinese Wellbeing

Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfare

Our 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.

Latest Income: £250,947
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Jalaram Charitable Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

The 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.

Latest Income: £244,267
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Crerar Family Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare, Society

Prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.

Latest Income: £242,886
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Congo Church Association

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Professions, Religion, Social welfare

To advance the Christian Religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to relieve poverty among the clergy and former clergy and their widows and dependents.In partnership with the Anglican Church in the DRC, to relieve poverty, to provide for the needs of refugees and the displaced and to promote schemes for peace and reconciliation, health, education and community development.

Latest Income: £232,741
Areas of Operation: Congo (Democratic Republic)
Status: Registered
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Gloucester Civic Trust Limited

Economic and community development

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY IS THAT OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND PRESERVATION TRUST.

Latest Income: £228,326
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The United Kingdom Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

To promote community development by advancing education, protecting health, relieving poverty and hardship, fostering social inclusion, encouraging volunteerism, supporting individuals to become responsible and active members of society. In furtherance of these purposes, collaborating with and providing support to charities, community groups, and other organisations for the public benefit.

Latest Income: £218,802
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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South London Liberal Synagogue

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

South 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.

Latest Income: £217,978
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Squires Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfare

The Foundation supports the following; Social Welfare - particularly the relief of need, hardship and distress, Community Development, work which supports Children, Young People and the Elderly, local Hospitals and Hospices and Christian Activities. Grants can be one-off or recurrent and are made primarily in Tyneside and Northumberland.

Latest Income: £214,167
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Griff & Coton Sports & Miners Welfare Charity

Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions

General Sporting activities and community activities

Latest Income: £212,792
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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The Stanley Mews Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

PROVIDING SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Latest Income: £206,547
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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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.