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 Windlestone Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe charity operates in the North East of England, primarily in County Durham. The charity makes grant awards to organisations that further the charity's objects. The charity is particularly interested in the advancement of rural regeneration, heritage regeneration and associated community capacity building in County Durham.
The League Of Intrapreneurs
Economic and community development, Social welfareWork for the public benefit, to relieve poverty, advance equality, promote the preservation of the environment, and sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration, in particular:a) providing education and training to social intrapreneurs; b) conducting and publishing research into social intrapreneursc) promote organizational involvement with social intrapreneurship
London Development Trust LTD
Economic and community developmentChampion of social and economic regeneration activities across London. Ownership of assets to promote wellbeing, community cohesion, education, and economic benefit
Plus You Limited
Economic and community developmentPlus You Limited started trading on 1 January 2010, and is the successor body to a 10 year Government funded regeneration programme, set up for the sole purpose of continuing the work of that programme in the local community of Thornhill
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe objectives of the Persimmon Charitable Foundation are for the public benefit to further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular (but not limited to) making grants to charities or organisations furthering charitable purposes that promote urban regeneration in areas of economic and social deprivation.
Minority Enterprise Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, SocietyThe advancement of education and training of people in need, in particular, but not exclusively ethnic minority communities, by supporting projects that develop business skills in the community and multi-cultural and multi-racial harmony in the businesses.To promote any other charitable purpose in furtherance of the objects as the trustees from time to time determine.
Norfolk Muslim Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe purpose is to set up this group to establish an Islamic Community and cultural Centre which will be a community hub for Muslims as well as Non-Muslims in Norwich and Norfolk including young and disadvantaged Children. The initial aims of the project include: Economic Regeneration, Youth Facilities, Women Facilities, Development of Islamic Education, Multifaith activities, Funeral Services.
Growth Path Services
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWe exist to support young people to break free of the cycle of poverty by becoming more independently capable of supporting themselves. We support NEET young people to achieve work experience, qualifications and employability skills.
The Mitie Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe MITIE Foundation is focused on creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to join the world of work, by raising aspirations and unlocking people?s true potential. The Foundation's work centres around three main areas of focus:Enhancing employability and encouraging enterprise;Inspiring young people;Volunteering and community regeneration.
Chopwell Regeneration CIO
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, HousingA volunteer community organisation. We are regenerating Chopwell by creating employment & skills-learning opportunities, improving the environment, improving housing, improving health & well-being, improving education & training, facilitating intergenerational communication, increasing visitors, stimulating growth & improving the look & feel of our village. All activity is driven by consultation.
Action For Community Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareFor the benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation,in Bradford and surrounding areas) by the following means:The relief of financial hardship and unemployment,education and training, financial assistance. The provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership.
Ouseburn Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Ouseburn Trust aims to deliver succesful regeneration of the Ouseburn Valley through four objectives: Achieving continuity through heritage interpretation and other activities; Increasing assets, encouraging enterprise and improving income generation for the Trust and others, Increasing community participation through volunteering and other actions; A continuous internal improvement programme.
Manor House Development Trust
Economic and community developmentChampion of social and economic regeneration activities in North Hackney.Ownership of assets to promote wellbeing, community cohesion, education, and economic benefit
Lincoln Area Regeneration Group
Economic and community development, Social welfareLARG is a resident-formed organization with focuses on bringing economic, environmental and social prosperity to communities within Tower Hamlets. In order to achieve this we provide a number of community led services. We work in patnership with Poplar HARCA & other community partners - Our mission is working to support and develop sustainable communities within deprived areas of Tower Hamlets
Amble Development Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageFormed as a Limited Company in 1994 the Trust became a registered charity 1995. The principle mission and objective of the Trust is to regenerate Amble by taking a lead in most aspects of economic, social and community regeneration in partnership with other agencies to provide the conditions and infrastructure for the restoration of community self-confidence, self esteem and economic prosperity.
Jubilee Resource Hub
Economic and community developmentOur aim is to act as an umbrella under which charities can work together to aid transformation and regeneration of local communities in the Maidstone area. As a Charity Resource Centre and Business Incubator, we will provide meeting rooms, lecture halls and office space with integrated services.
African Foundation For Development Afford
Economic and community developmentEnterprise Support & Job CreationDiaspora & DevelopmentRemittance & Development FinanceSports & Enterprise Development
Re:work LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education1. Developing and maintaining training, employment and volunteering opportunities for young people. We concentrate on those (semi) excluded from school and those deemed to be young offenders in order to enhance their chances of higher educational attainment and paid employment in the future. 2. Aiding the physical regeneration of the local area in line with environmentally driven objectives.
Maindee Unlimited
Economic and community developmentCommunity-led regeneration work focussing on the Maindee area of Newport, South Wales
South Sefton Development Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareRelief of poverty in, and regeneration of, south Sefton through the provision of skills education and training, enterprise start-up and support, community initiatives and heritage projects.
Communities First Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureCommunities First Foundation is a community Engagement, Support and Training agency. We primarily work with children and young people in sport and creative arts and with the wider community in regeneration, skills training, empowerment and advocacy issues. We also specialise in housing and the social housing environment.
Hyndburn And Ribble Valley Council For Voluntary Service
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentA local development agency, which exists to promote, develop & support community & voluntary action in Hyndburn & Ribble Valley and surrounding areasAims are to:Assist the positive development of local groups.Maximise local group involvement in regeneration,health & social welfare initiativesFacilitate liaison between local groups and other organisationsPromote co-ordinated effort.
Bridge Centre Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureThe Bridge Centre provides facilities for Community groups, and supports actviites across a wide range, particularly music and arts. The Trust operates a conference centre and auditorium facilitites, and provides recreational facilites for both young and old. The trust provies nearly 10000 sq ft of enterprise space to assist in regeneration and business start ups.
Nightlife Outreach
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfare1) To advance any social or charitable purpose or purposes; which will promote the regeneration for the public benefit, of areas of social and economic deprivation. 2) The preservation and protection of the LGBT and BAME communities who are affected by addiction, mental health or social exclusion by providing education, support and training.
Greets Green Community Enterprises
Economic and community developmentOpertaing in Sandwell we are a New Deal for Communities successor body delivering community and regeneration activities
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.