Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Economic development
Discover 436 Economic and community development charities that specialise in economic development. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Selby Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareSelby Trust's vision is delivered with the ethos of "Many Cultures One Community". We manage community buildings & run community projects that respond to community needs whilst improving the life chances of disadvantaged communities in 5 areas: (a) facilities management, (b) Community development, (c) Community environmental development, (d) Community economic development, (e) Community safety.
Knowle West Media Centre
Economic and community developmentTo achieve cultural, social and economic regeneration by involving the community in media activity, education and action. Social Capital: building involvement, trust and decision making. Digital Creativity: as a force for change and route into education. Environmental Action: local awareness leading to global change. Enterprise: developing opportunities for local businesses and work.
St George's Lupset LTD
Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesThe activities seek to the local community through a range of services which assist the regeneration within an area of disadvantage; main activities include pre school and after school childcare,adult learning and health promotion.
Darts,doncaster Community Arts
Economic and community developmentThrough active participation in a huge range of different art forms, darts enables local people, groups and organisations to build their ability, confidence and skills, assisting them to play a crucial role in the cultural, social and economic regeneration of their communities.
North Liverpool Regeneration Company LTD
Economic and community developmentNLRCO Ltd was established with the objective of the promotion, for public benefit, of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in North Liverpool and surrounding areas.
The Shoreditch Trust
Economic and community developmentPromotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, and in particular for the benefit of persons working in or residing in the Shoreditch area of the London Borough of Hackney. To assist the charity deliver these activities the Trust wholly owns one training restaurants and provides affordable workspace.
The Wye And Usk Foundation
Economic and community developmentProjects and actions to improve riparian habitats and water quality for salmon and other indigenous species of animal and plant life of the rivers Wye and Usk and their tributaries and catchments and economic benefits through the regeneration of fisheries and associated angling tourism.
The Countryside Regeneration Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.
Brymbo Heritage Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo restore Brymbo's purpose by turning a decaying underused area into a nationally recognised visitor/educational centre and to provide studios, apprentice workshops and office spaces for start up businesses. By this re-use of our historical industrial buildings for this wide variety of purposes the Trust aims to promote the social and economic regeneration of Brymbo.
Thames Chase Trust
Economic and community developmentEnvironmental regeneration
Blackburne House
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, FacilitiesPrincipal activity of Blackburne House is to provide support structures to its sister organisation Women's Technology Training Ltd. Blackburne House has a range of social business areas which are: Cafe Bar Bistro, The Meeting House Cafe, Conference & Events, Nursery, Health Place Spa and Projects and Business Development.
Perenco Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareActive mainly in Africa, the Perenco Foundation works to fight poverty by promoting the development of local businesses and projects in order to stimulate sustainable economic growth.By offering training, tailor-made assistance and financial support, the Perenco Foundation encourages job creation, develops local resources and supports initiatives that have a social and environmental impact.
Urban Partnership Group
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureA holistic model of regeneration and social provision providing Children Centre, parenting, youth, employment support, careers advice and guidance, leisure, health and fitness + sports provision, volunteering and support services for the elderly plus collaborative working with other third sector and statutory agencies in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and surrounding areas.
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
Arts, Economic and community developmentProviding leadership and strategic thinking, The Theatres Trust advises in planning, regeneration and development, architecture and design, heritage, and theatre. We enable better planning to secure, improve and achieve sustainability for new and existing theatre buildings and protect theatre use. The Theatres Trust also provides financial assistance for theatres through grants.
Hill Holt Wood
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, FacilitiesCommunity controlled woodland promoting sustainable development for the benefit of the public by providing free public access, promoting sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to enhancement and rehabilition of the environment. Providing education courses.
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust
Economic and community development, HousingThe promotion for the benefit of the public or urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Gloucestershire. The charity focuses its activities in and around the largest concentrations of peripheral social housing estates in Gloucester and Stroud particularily Matson & Robinswood, Podsmead, Tuffley and Stonehouse/GL10 area.
Groundwork Northamptonshire
Economic and community developmentEnvironmental and Regeneration Charity: Encouraging community involvement in promoting and enhancing the physical environment and social welfare, and providing advice to support the charitable sector within the beneficial area*.*The 'beneficial area' is Northamptonshire.
Renewable World
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareRenewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.
Orient Regeneration
Economic and community development, Education*IN LIQUIDATION* ORIENT REGENERATION SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH IT SERVES THRIVE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT ADVISORY AND TRAINING SCHEMES.
East Durham Community Development Trust LTD
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthThe activities of the charity are the promotion for the public benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in County Durham and surrounding area. Activities include delivering services and activities to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing, improving educational attainment, supporting third sector organisations and volunteers,
Heeley City Farm
Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareHeeley City Farm identifies, confronts and addresses the problems of poverty, inequality, prejudice and lack of opportunity in our inner city community by supporting and promoting community regeneration and self help within environmentally friendly and self-sustaining systems, using the background of a mini-farm, community gardens and related resources.
Gasworks Dock Partnership
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesGDP was set up as a community led regeneration vehicle for Cody Dock and provides: Facilities for schools, universities, charities, community groups for education/training about the LLVs ecology, heritage and waterways. Providing amenities that promote greater use of the Lea. Promotes arts and crafts ,Community gardens, Docklands Community Boat ,Moorings and studio spaces
Back On The Map Limited
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Housing, LeisurePromoting and facilitating social, physical and economic development in Hendon. Objectives are the relief of unemployment, advancement of education, provision and improvement of housing, provision of recreational facilities, protection of the environment, provision of health facilities, promotion of public safety, prevention of crime and other means from time to time determined by the trustees.
Collage Arts
Economic and community developmentTo use of the arts, to improve lives in United Kingdom and European area for the public benefit promoting regeneration in areas of social or economic deprivation by any or all of the following means: -promoting and fostering the development of artistic tastes and knowledge and the understanding and appreciation of the arts. - developing a community spirit by organising exhibitions
New Horizons Community Enterprise
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in the area of Walsall and in particular, Blakenall, Bloxwich East and Leamore, in accordance with the Objects as listed on page 2 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity.
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.