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.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
David And Elaine Potter Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Foundation provides grants to organisations that support projects promoting education, civil society and research that contribute to economic development and well-being in a plural, rational and tolerant society.
Preston Muslim Forum Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareto develop, support, engage and empower persons mainly but not exclusively Muslims in and around Preston in the fields of education, employment, training, health, capacity building, regeneration and community development.to ensure participation and raise awareness of issues faced by beneficiries who are disadvantaged by providing advice, guidance and counselling, with a view to releive poverty
Berwick-Upon-Tweed Community Development Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWe deliver projects and services meeting the economic, social and environmental needs of the people of Berwick-upon-Tweed. We provide advice and training to people seeking employment. We manage the local foodbank, provide benefit advice and advocate on behalf of residents with local agencies. We manage a community building and run economic development projects.
Besson Street Trust
Economic and community development, EducationBesson Street Trust promotes the regeneration of New Cross Gate (Lewisham), working to support local people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. We deliver services primarily focussed around education and employment, but also tackling health, environment and crime. We work with other local organisations to support them in delivering services through a community development approach.
The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity dedicated to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvatage, through personal development such as education, the provision of new equipment, or the improvement and regeneration of their community. It operates in the UK, mainly in the County of Berkshire.
The Lauries LTD
Economic and community developmentTo promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community within Birkenhead and Tranmere and surrounding areas (area of benefit) advancement of education, promotion of good health, providing a focus for development and regeneration.
Ynysybwl Regeneration Partnership
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentYRP are now able to offer the base to a wider range of clients due to the base being fully compliant with the Disability Act. Current organisations and groups using our facilities are DWP, Ynysybwl & Coed y Cwm Community Council, Daerwynno and CRI. The base is used as a 'One Stop Shop' information point where local groups and businesses promote their organisations, activities and events.
The Earthsong Foundation
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe Foundation awards grants for purposes within its objects, with a primary focus on the areas of music education, herbal medicine and environmental regeneration in the UK and overseas.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative Limited
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo promote sustainable development in the shipping industry for the benefit of the public by:- The preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources;- The improvement of conditions of life at sea and in related communities; and- The promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Economic and community development, Heritage, ProfessionsPreservation and promotion of the Ironstone Industrial Heritage of East Cleveland through the ironstone mining museum. Preserving. conserving and displaying artefacts, photographs and documents. Providing an interpretative educational experience, collecting relevant social memorabilia and promoting tourism and regeneration of the Skinningrove Valley.
Bright Lights Projects
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe Bright Lights are committed to advancing the community?s hopes for everyone to become healthy, conscientious and productive future members of modern, democratic Britain.Activities included:- Community engagement initiatives- Literacy & numeracy support- Provision of sports and leisure facilities- Support employment and regeneration initiatives- Promoting peaceful co-existence
Woodthorpe Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTo bring about the community led social, enviromental and economic regeneration of the local Woodthorpe area and other wider communities in need. Our services include childcare, activities for young people, adult education, adult social care, supporting local schools, and running specific projects that benefit the wider community.
Aldridge Foundation CIO
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe advancement of education through the support of Academies, in particular those which specialise in furthering the entrepreneurial skills of children and young people. The advancement of community development and regeneration, in particular by supporting the development of entrepreneurial and workplace skills. To support such other charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit.
Apt Action On Poverty
Economic and community development, Social welfareAction on Poverty's vision is a world where everyone can work with pride for a better future. We work in partnership with people in East and West Africa to build livelihoods and transform lives; addressing barriers to safe and lasting work, hunger and injustice. These changemakers access vital skills and resources needed to earn a living and address the root causes of poverty.
Design Midlands Limited
Economic and community developmentThe charity promotes for the public benefit, best regeneration practices mainly throughout the UK Midlands, by:enabling high standards of design and architecture in the built and living environment; delivering education and training to all involved in such creative activities; supporting other charitable projects and initiatives for community benefit in the operating area.
The Parson Cross Community Development Forum
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Charity provides an advice/information sign posting service to residents living in its area of benefit, also provides and supports activities that improve peoples health, well being and quality of life The Charity also acts as an umbrella organisation to ensure residents are consulted in the many regeneration and re-devolopment plans in the area.
Tetbury Rail Lands Regeneration Trust Limited
Economic and community developmentA charity and rural social enterprise established to regenerate the land and buildings comprising the former Tetbury Branch Line in Gloucestershire and, through the activities and performances in the Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, to promote the Arts and advance education in the Arts through inclusion, social engagement and wellbeing
The Stockwell Partnership Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentadvice and advocacy, and regeneration.
Thornton Lodge Action Group
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWe operate in one of Huddersfield most deprived areas working with local residents to address gaps and services in the local community. The Action Group feeds its regeneration priorities into four broad strands:Education & Training - Employment support and Community CoursesHealth and Wellbeing - walking groups, exercise sessions, talking groupsSports and RecreationEnvironment
Community In Partnership Knowle West
Economic and community development, FacilitiesPromotion for public benefit of urban regeneration in the District of Knowle West, Bristol. This achieved by: running the community centre at Filwood Community Centre; organising activities for the community; and acting as a forum for the residents of Knowle West.
The Bacup Consortium Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationMaking a major, community led contribution to the social and economic regeneration of Rossendale by supporting and empowering local people to improve their health, well being and the overall quality of their lives within an ecological framework at Stubbylee Community Greenhouses. Provide opportunities for volunteering, training, personal mentoring and individual placements for social care.
Myatt's Fields Park Project
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe regeneration of Myatt's Fields Park: protection and conservation of its buildings and environment; provision of recreational facilities and activities for its users; the development of food growing in the park and the provision of training or work experience among local unemployed people.
The Haller Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareHaller offers a model for practical economic development that is both sustainable and environmentally sound. We work with communities in Eastern Africa to provide holistic solutions to the challenges which maintain the cycle of poverty in areas of water, food security, health and education.
Thanet Community Development Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe company's activities are the promotion and advancement for the public benefit of urban and rural regeneration in the Isle of Thanet by the releif of poverty and unemployment and the advancement of education and training.
Peer UK LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageContemporary art commissions and presentations for gallery space; art and regeneration projects in the public realm. Education and outreach work for local community, including young people. Publications and related events.
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.