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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Musana Community Development Organisation
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareOur MISSION is to break cycles of dependency and poverty by investing in and operating faith-driven, locally-owned, sustainable social enterprises. We believe in empowering local leaders to drive economic and social growth of their own communities through social enterprises that promote education, health, and economic development (skill training and job creation)
Ramsgate (heritage Regeneration) Trust
Economic and community developmentTo develop the Heritage projects in the Ramsgate catchment area
The Halstead Community Centre Charitable Company
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe aims and objectives of the Charity are to provide a new Community Building which will include facilities for education, information, economic development, sport and recreation. This new Community Hub will go a very long way to meet the need of the residents of Halstead and the surrounding area and ensure that Halstead is a sustainable, vibrant and thriving place to live.
Daizybell Homes CIO
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareTHE RELIEF OF WOMEN IN NEED, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THOSE IN NEED AS A RESULT OF EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE, BY THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING. SOCIAL HOUSING MEANS LOW COST RENTAL ACCOMMODATION AND LOW COST HOME OWNERSHIP ACCOMMODATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 68 AND SOCIAL HOUSING AS DEFINED IN SECTION 77 OF THE HOUSING AND REGENERATION ACT 2008.
Castleford Heritage Trust
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe Trust promotes the rich heritage and culture of Castleford through festivals, exhibitions, education projects and events. It also works in partnership with other organisations and the local authority to deliver major regeneration projects.
Safe Regeneration LTD
Economic and community development, Social welfare?To foster community cohesion, social inclusion and individual well-being whilst contributing to economic and environmental regeneration?SAFE?s beneficiaries differ depending on the programmes being provided, all of which vary in both their outcome and impact.
Whitby Area Development Trust
Economic and community developmentThe promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in the Whitby district and surrounding area).
Ryecroft Nrc
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of the regeneration for the public benefit of the area of social and economic deprivation known as Ryecroft/Coalpool NRC
Llanelly House Trust LTD
Economic and community developmentThe Trust undertakes projects and other, related activities, in accord with its objectives, to regenerate the physical and other heritage of Plas Llanelly House
Garnsychan Partnership
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareThe Garnsychan Partnerships principal aim is to continue to be an active and valued Community Regeneration Trust that seeks to enable efficient and effective sustainability through new and existing Social Enterprises that address waste reduction, recycling and energy efficiency, health and the reduction of poverty whilst enhancing employability skills through training and education.
City Arts (nottingham) LTD
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo develop participation in the arts and creative industry throughout the city and beyond.To tackle social issues, exclusion and regeneration through the arts.To raise public awareness of and support for the arts.To provide accessible and effective evaluation/dissemination of all aspects of practices.
The Vandervell Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ResearchAwards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts.
Larc Development Trust
Economic and community developmentLARC owns and operates Grange Court in Leominster as a Heritage, Community and Enterprise Hub.It is working with community and voluntary groups across the area to promote its charitable objectives.
Keystone Development Trust
Economic and community developmentTo improve the quality of life and opportunities for people who live, study and work in the Keystone area through sustainable, community led regeneration. Working closely with partner organisations and communities, Keystone aims to ensure that the area is safe, healthy, inclusive, socially and economically vibrant.
Newham New Deal Partnership
Economic and community development, HousingCommunity development and regeneration agent across London Borough of Newham and East London. Services include arts and heritage projects, digital inclusion projects and an accredited Good Neighbours home visiting scheme.
St. Mark Universal Care
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareOur charity provides improved access to healthcare and education, poverty relief and socio-economic development in the Middle East and North Africa through delivery of hospitals, clinics, prescriptions, operations, training and education. We deliver projects for personal development, education and community development in the UK at our base in Oldham, with a strong youth focus.
Lion Farm Action Centre (sandwell) LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationLion Farm Action Centre strives to create opportunities for the economic and social regeneration of Lion Farm, Whiteheath, Blackheath, Tividale, Langley, Rowley and Oldbury. supporting families/carers through children's activitiesThe Centre will endeavour to encourage Sandwell people to take full advantage of employment and development opportunities and activities available across Sandwell.
Mass Extinction Monitoring Observatory
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public, including the promotion of study and research for the public benefit into the extinction of animals, flora and fauna;To promote the preservation and protection of the environment and of endangered species;Provision and maintenance of the Mass Extinction Monitoring Observatory.Contributing to social, environmental and economic regeneration of Portland
The Margate Caves Community Education Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareActivities in the year working towards the Charity's aim of developing the Margate Caves Site as a learning and community facility, contributing to the regeneration of one of the most deprived areas in England. Activities included consultations held with local people throughout the development of our project to ensure that we are meeting local needs and the community is engaged with the project.
The Spiritual Regeneration Movement Of Great Britain
Economic and community development, HealthUtilises the teaching of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, including Transcendental Meditation, as a means of reducing suffering and developing the full potential of the individual and of alleviating social unhappiness by raising positivity and coherence in collective consciousness
Awamu
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe main activities were:1. Education (supporting orphaned and vulnerable children to go to school)2. Health (HIV, hunger and violence)3. Economic development (skills training for guardians, vulnerable women and children)4. Emergency response for destitute families in our communities5. Building the capacity of our Partners be self-sufficient and their grow impact in their community.
Prosper Operations Limited
Economic and community development, Social welfareProsper contributes to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in Sierra Leone. Our activities are designed to equip individuals with essential skills for business establishment and management, enhance their financial independence, and improve their overall economic status.
Peter Coates Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe PETER COATES FOUNDATION, through a mixture of education, investment, and otherurban regeneration philanthropy, will apply the right ingredients to drive the urban regeneration of Stoke-on-Trent.
Creekside Education Trust Ltd.
Economic and community development, LeisureThe charity provides safe public access to Deptford Creek for recreational,educational and training purposes for all ages and backgrounds.We enable local communities to be more involved and aware of their local environment and community space.It runs low tide walks,educational visits, rubbish clean ups, seminars for regeneration and development staff, holiday events and team building events.
Newstead Colliery Miners' Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ProfessionsNewstead Miners' Welfare Trust is at the forefront of social and economic regeneration in an area high on the indices of local deprivation. Primary activities include: Cafe; social meeting; training, office and conference facilities; fully internet linked IT Suite; access to local service providers including local councils, and drop-in facilities for Job Club and other community support services.
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.