Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Economic development
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Asecondchance LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo improve the quality of life for marginalised or deprived women, children and their families in UK and Africa through:1. Maternal and child Health. 2. Quality education, life skills and safe environments for marginalised children3. Prevention of violence against women and girls4. Economic development and sustainable livelihoods of young women particularly teenage mothers
Breyer Foundation Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare, SocietyFor the public benefit to promote education of long term and short term unemployed, to promote citizenship or community development by developing capacity of socially disadvantaged communities, the relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public, the promotion- for the benefit of the public- of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation.
Baha'i Agency For Social And Economic Development - United Kingdom
Economic and community development, ReligionBASED-UK exists to foster and support social and economic development learning and action as part of the Baha'i International Community's commitment to building a more unified, equitable and ever-advancing global civilisation. BASED-UK partners with local organisations overseas to assist them in enlarging the scope of their activities by channelling financial resources to them.
Desborough Community Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HeritageTo provide grant funding to community groups and families in need. To promote public benefit through regeneration of Desborough by creating training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, training to the unemployed, and by the provision of advice and assistance. Maintain public amenities, where possible through the preservation of locally important historic buildings.
Make Every Woman Count
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentMEWC provides timely and accurate information, resources and tools to support and strengthen the work of African women's rights advocates and activists; and to promote the participation of African women in all areas of social, political and economic development.
Community Regeneration Outreach Projects LTD
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo promote activities and educational opportunities for local residents and surrounding areas of Plymouth. The centre offers a warm friendly environment where people can relax and enjoy the gardens and also learn about gardening and conservation. The centre aims to combat loneliness and isolation within members of the community.
Mothers Against Violence
Economic and community development, HealthEducation, Counselling, training and community/business development, outreach incl. drug awareness
The New Mechanics Institution Preservation Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureBenefiting the people of the Swindon area by preserving the built heritage (of particular historical, architectural or constructional interest); by developing and operating facilities for the education, recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare; and providing activities supportive of community development, and of regeneration and renewal.
Higginshaw Community Project CIO
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureRugby league club from Juniors right through to open age level.Supporting Community projects to assist development of local groups, residents and families.The regeneration of the St Stephens School building into a Community Hub with facilities to assist the development and support of the Higginshaw community.
North Tyne & Redesdale Community Partnership
Economic and community developmentThe aim of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life for those living, working and visiting the area (North Tyne and Redesdale valleys). The Partnership complements the non-statutory work of the Parish Councils, in it's ability to source and secure funding for projects. It also, where possible supports and encourages sustainable and economic development within the communities it serves.
Action In Africa
Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationSponsoring of education for those who otherwise would be unable to afford it. This ranges from kindergarten to university. Promotion of healthcare and economic development.
Belvedere Community Forum
Associations, Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe Belvedere Community Forum gives the community a voice to access decision-making processes that affect them. In addition it campaigns to support the regeneration of the Belvedere area and organises a number of community activities in order to promote community cohesion in the area. The Forum manages and operates the Belvedere Community Centre and acts as a link with Riverside Resource Ltd.
The Portland Sculpture And Quarry Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, EnvironmentRegeneration of a former industrial landscape that gives in-depth access to culture, nature, education and art through the sharing and exchange of knowledge and skills between people from different backgrounds. Using principles of environmental sustainability in all operations and innovative educational practice that is inclusive and accessible to all in an area of deprivation and high needs.
Brierley Hill Community Forum
Economic and community developmentWe lead in community regeneration as part of a major physical and economic regeneration project in Brierley Hill. This aims to ensure that local people benefit from the overal project.We work with a wide range of community, voluntary and faith groups in addition to public and private partners.
Newlon Fusion
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe promotion of public benefit of regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, working to deliver, knowledge and action needed to make better places. Its portfolio includes training for employment, personal development, behavioural interventions with challenging young people, environmental improvements, crime diversion projects and support for local people.
The Pontardawe Arena
Economic and community development, Leisurecommunity regeneration
Montgomeryshire Community Regeneration Association Cymdeithas Adfywio Cymunedol Maldwyn
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity operates Plas Dolerw as a Voluntary Sector Centre and organises an annual lecture to discuss issues of concern in Montgomeryshire. The Charity also owns Oriel Davies Gallery, which is leased to a separate charity. Exhibitions and arts education courses are provided there for the benefit of the people of mid Wales.
Nann-K Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageWe are a charity that supports work to end the impact of desertification in the Sahel Region of Africa. We support the sustainable use of natural resources including renewable energy and low impact farming. We help local communities restore their land including through planting trees and natural regeneration.
Horden Centennial Centre (hcc)
Economic and community development, Social welfareOur community venue is a centre for regeneration; a fully equipped community venue open to all where people can meet, eat, learn, socialise, exercise and be part of community life.
Teesside Airport Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTeesside Airport Foundation is a fundraising charity which exists to support the people of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees to achieve their ambitions in education and employment and to assist in the regeneration of the area
Hollingdean Development Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe Trust works, as lessee, to sustain the Community Centre and employs an Administrator. In partnership with 'The Trust for Developing Communities' it contributes funds for a Community Development Worker who supports the Trust in its aims to work with residents to attract funds for and manage community-projects and activities in the continued regeneration and improvement of Hollingdean, Brighton.
British Pakistan Foundation For Development
Economic and community developmentTo engage, unite, and empower the UK's more than 1.5 million British Pakistanis, by bringing them together, giving them a voice, and supporting their socio-economic development through a platform that serves and protects the best interests of the British Pakistani community.
The Northstar Foundation
Economic and community development, EducationTo support regeneration by all or any of the following: the advancement of education, training; the provision of financial or technical assistance to organisations and individuals wishing to develop entrepreneurial and other skills; provide opportunities for others; and such other exclusively charitable purpose as the Trustees may from time to time determine in accordance with the law of charity.
Regeneration Association Somerton Community At Large
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, LeisureRASCAL is a group made up of volunteers, that work in partnership with the communities First team and other service providers to help improve the lives of Somerton residents. The Centre delivers: GP Referral, Youth Clubs, boxing sessions, Dancing, Drama, Parenting groups, Bingo, PCSO Surgery, Food Co-op, community cafe, Poker, workshops, IT courses, sporting and youth sessions.
Angel Springs Sarl
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe activities of the company were to relieve poverty and sickness, to advance education and to promote social and economic development with Africa, particularly but not exclusively, by working with and assisting members of local population to build viable livelihoods, encouraging self-reliance and supporting sustainable projects initiated by the local population and any other purposes deemed char
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic-development economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 436 registered economic-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 economic-development economic and community development charities by income?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 economic-development economic and community development charities?
Economic-development economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £9.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for economic-development economic and community development charities?
Across all economic-development economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 79.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of economic-development economic and community development charities?
Economic-development economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £963k. 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.