Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development
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Seaforth Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, ReligionTO HAVE AVAILABLE A HALL AND FACILITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDES DANCE TEACHING, EXERCISE CLASSES, THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, MONTHLY CHURCH SERVICE, RESIDENTS MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.
1st Bulwark Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureScouting - Working with young people aged 4 - 18 on a weekly basis. Games and activities, including camping and other outdoor activities, working towards badges, helping in community activities.
Hothfield Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesManagement upkeep and running of Village Hall facilities and grounds; support for community activities and events for the local community and wider area. Promotion and provision of a range of social and educational facilities within the Hall and the village.
Torbay Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1. To promote public interest in Civic Design in Torbay.2. To stimulate public consciousness and appreciation of the beauty, history and character of Torbay and its surroundings.3. To encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features which enhance the attractiveness of the three towns of Torbay.
Audley Male Voice Choir
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo encourage men to discover the joy of singing and to develop the skills and ability to sing in a choir. To encourage and assist in the raising of funds for local charitable organisations in support of their local community activities.
Bristol Civic Society Incorporating The Bristol Kyrle Society (established 1905)
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureBristol Civic Society: an independent force for a better Bristol.Our vision is for a city full of activity, diversity and beauty, attractive for living in, work and leisure. A place its citizens are proud of, and a place that people want to visit, especially through its buildings, facilities and public spaces.
Dinder Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo provide village hall facilities for all clubs, societies and individuals and to provide community activities and resources for the residents of Dinder and surrounding areas.
Holyhead Unit 183 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe Holyhead Sea Cadet Unit serves to provide young people with a variety of activity, training and fun activities related to maritime practices. The cadets are regularly involved in community activities and fund raising for their purposes and alo for local charities. The unit serves many young people who live in an area of serious economic and employment challenges.
Wakefield Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society has the following aims:1. The encouragement of high standards of architecture and town planning.2. The stimulation of public interest in the beauty, history and character of the area.3. The preservation, development and improvement of features of public amenity and historical interest. 4. The implementation of these ends by exhibitions, lectures, publications and other means.
The Memorial Hall (1914-18) (1939-45) Great Ryburgh
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLOCAL MEETING PLACE FOR VILLAGE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES - EG BOWLS CLUB, MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP, DANCING, PLUS AD HOC COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS JUMBLE SALES.
Uffington Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES AND MAINTAINS FACILITIES FOR GROUP AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS W.I., YOGA, KEEP FIT, DANCE CLASSES, LECTURES, PARISH COUNCIL AS WELL AS A RANGE OF FUND RAISING EVENTS.
The Retford Civic Society
Economic and community developmentProtecting and improving the environment in and around Retford by direct action, by lobbying and working with the local Councils and by raising the public awareness of their surroundings
Village Hall Stanton
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareStanton Village Hall provides a community building for physical and mental training, and the recreational, social, moral and intellectual development of inhabitants of Stanton and the immediate vicinity. The Hall hosts activities such as tai chi, karate, keep-fit, and support groups. It hosts the local defibrillator and runs community activities (litterpicks, village social events).
Pudsey Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageWe maintain a local and family history collection of objects, books, photographs and local history archive material from which we provide a service to the public via attendance at the local library, at events and fairs. We encourage interest in conserving and preserving the historical built environment and in improvements to the quality of new planning and buildings.
All Saints And District Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThis charity maintains a building for community activities ranging from further education classes, leisure courses, pantomime, concerts, band practice, hall for local school's PE and drama, community events and fund raising events.
The Doncaster Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, HeritagePromotes interest in and care for the environment by lectures, occasional visits and exhibitions, and the issue of a regular newsletter. Maintains a close watch on, and makes representations on proposals affecting historic buildings and areas.Promotes education in the built and natural environment with a programme of student bursaries and funding for post-graduate student and school projects.
Bagnall Light Oaks And Baddeley Edge Village Hall Fund
Animals, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity provides a large community hall for the use of local residents for meetings, training events, activity classes such as Dog Training and Kick Boxing, local community activities such as luncheon club, parties and weddings.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyAs a local civic society we organise educational activities to encourage awareness of local heritage. We hold seminars to share best practice with similar towns and we make recommendations to the local councils on the physical and economic development of the town. We publish educational books on the local environment and we support local schools in their citizenship curriculum.
The Milverton Victoria Rooms
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the Parish of Milverton, including lettings management, fund-raising and seeking grant funding for capital expenditure for building improvements. We actively encourage new activities that might appeal to residents, e.g. computer, keep-fit, literature and theatrical events, as well as promoting the village hall as a centre for community activities.
Swavesey County Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education(a) to raise funds to support grant making activities.(b) to make grants to organisations primarily Swavesey County Primary school(c) to arrange local community activities centred around the Swavesey County Primary school
The Hythe Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageProvides local events of interest to the population such as guided walks, research , lectures and exhibitions relevant to the history of the town and area. Monitor planning applications relating to Hythe to ensure high standards of planning and architecture . Carry out regeneration projects in neglected areas within the Town , working with the Town and District Councils.
Spalding And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageExamining planning applications and writing submissions to them.Taking part in consultations on proposed developments in Spalding.Arranging visits to new/important/historical buildings. e.g. Spalding Power StationOrganising talks/discussions on topical events.e.g. recent archaeological excavations
Buntingford Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture.2) To educate the public in the geographical/natural history and architecture.3) To secure the preservation,protection,development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
1st Eppleton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, SocietyScout GroupThe Group's aim, in common with that of the Scout Association, is the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people. The Group meets the Charity Commission's public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citizenship or community development headings.
Reading Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTo examine planning proposals for their suitability of design and impact on the surrounding environment, encouraging good new design. We make submissions to the Council Planning Committee, speaking at these and Planning Inspector Enquiries. We provide education to members by arranging visits to new developments and societies in other towns. We hold annual party at which we present on new issue.
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.