Economic and community development Charities That specialise in International development
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Telecommunications Eastern European Challenge
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesThe main aim of TEECH is to improve the health of children and communities by creating bathrooms in schools in the Republic of Moldova, Eastern Europe, by volunteers, where no indoor bathrooms exist. The charity also collects, transports and hand delivers humanitarian aid to Eastern Europe. We also carry out a Christmas 'shoe box' gift and food delivery in December/January each year.
Mercy Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareMercy Welfare Trust (MWT) is an International relief and development agency based in London, UK. MWT was established in 2011 with the aim of alleviating poverty and suffering of people affected by natural disasters and conflicts around the world. MWT aims to bring about a lasting change in the lives of people by implementing long term sustainable development programmes as well as emergency relief.
Leeds Ukrainian Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Saving of livesTo provide assistance in the collection, organization and onward transfer of humanitarian aid from Leeds to Ukraine and neighboring countries assisting victims of war in Ukraine ; to provide a community hub in Leeds to FAC: facilitate the broadening of knowledge about Ukraine and Ukrainians ;to promote the Ukrainian language, culture and heritage ; to provide support for Ukrainians in Yorkshire
Crossover Chapel International
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareRELIEF OF POVERTY,THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Overseas Aid For The Kids Of Sierra Leone (oaks)
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationProviding educational facility for children, fundraising to support the running and administrative support for the school.
Onside Ministries
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ReligionOnside Ministries is a sports ministry organisation that specialises in setting up sports academies for underprivileged children in the developing world. Our primary focus is working with local churches, assisting them set up sports camps and academies within their communities as part of their outreach programme.
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Covenant Restoration Assembly Worcester
Economic and community development, Heritage, Religion, Saving of lives, SocietyTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES SET OUT IN THE STATEMENT OF FAITH CONTAINED IN THE SCHEDULE ("THE OBJECT").GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES EDUCATION/TRAINING ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENTTHE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTYOVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF RACIAL HARMONY/EQUALITY OR DIVERSITYRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God - Salvation Theatre Dudley
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTHE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINES SET OUT IN THE STATEMENT OF FAITH CONTAINED IN THE SCHEDULE THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY EDUCATION / TRAINING THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID / FAMINE RELIEF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Whaddon Way Church (anglican/baptist)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, ReligionREGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP, JUNIOR CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. DROP-IN AND LUNCH CLUB FOR MAINLY OLDER ADULTS. CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO IMPROVE NUMERACY & LITERACY SKILLS.TODDLER GROUP. SUPPORT FOR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING IN LOCAL COMMUNITY, INTERNATIONAL AID, DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
The Apex Church
Economic and community development, ReligionThe Apex Church is a christian charity promoting faith and belief through local meeting and activities. It also supports individuals and groups to be involved in local and overseas aid projects.
Somali Relief And Development Forum
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of livesSRDF supports relief and development projects and advocacy missions as well as provides capacity building through training, pools resources through its members and serves as a forum for debate delivering humanitarian aid and development projects.
Montier Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of livesGrant giving largely in the areas of education, disability and humanitarian aid.
Riverside Church (taunton)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, ReligionReligous Church Activites and Community provision of ,youth clubs,rooms for hire and overseas aid to Zambia.
Ukraine Appeal
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of livesThe Charity raises awareness of the plight of those in Ukraine, and those who call Ukraine their home, and endeavours to gather humanitarian aid for free distribution to those in need.
Icmg Bexley
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, SocietyICMG Bexley is a charity dedicated to serving local communities, primarily the Turkish population. We focus on educational, cultural, religious, and social development to promote integration and encourage active citizenship. We also support vulnerable groups through social services and humanitarian aid, promoting responsible citizenship.
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareBOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
Arobanam Children Fund
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesTo provide both urgent humanitarian relief, long-term rehabilitation for less fortunate children who have lost one or both parents mainly in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, including those who have been displaced to Southern India as as consequence of the 25 year civil war. Further, to advance the education of children in these areas by the provision of schooling and training.
Feet First Worldwide
Economic and community development, HealthThe improvement of orthopaedic and trauma services in hospitals of the developing world; to conduct training and educational initiatives in the field of orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the developing world; and to undertake and facilitate research and audit activity in the field of orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the developing world.
The Jacqueline And Michael Gee Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentThe trusts objects include wide charitable purposes at the discretion of the trustees. There are no restricted or endowment funds. The policies are almost exclusively to benefit health, education, arts, culture, overseas aid and general charitable purposes.
The Diana And Allan Morgenthau Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentThe trusts objects include wide charitable purposes at the discretion of the trustees. There are no restricted or endowment funds. The policies are almost exclusively to benefit health, education, the arts, overseas aid and general charitable purposes.
International Relief Friendship Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareIRFF - UK works to eradicate the causes and effects of poverty and associated problems around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, SE Asia and Europe. We are part of an effective international network which includes the other 80+ national IRFF Chapters, and many other affiliated organisations and associations.
Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide
Economic and community development, Health, Research, Social welfareThe charity works to improve the delivery of anaesthesia in poor countries. To achieve this the charity: Supplies anaesthetic equipment that is suitable for use in developing world hospitals. Trains medical and technical staff in poor countries to safely deliver anaesthesia and keep anaesthetic equipment in working order. Supports research to improve delivery of anaesthesia in poor countries.
British Friends Of Ramoth Jerusalem
Associations, Economic and community development, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes Relief of Poverty - Overseas Aid - Advancement of religion
Tanzania (uk) Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareFinancial support for relief of poverty, local famine relief, drilling wells, for specific assessed individual education, building a Health Centre. Provision of: recycled computers, mobile phones, secondhand free spectacles, health education using Swahili literature. Annual Trustee and supporter trips to the area of operation and possible visits of Tanzanian pastors to UK for mutual edification.
The Mohamed S Farsi Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe MSFF is a London based grant-making foundation funding charities and social enterprises around the world working in healthcare, education, international development, and arts & culture.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many international-development economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 742 registered international-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 international-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 international-development economic and community development charities?
International-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 international-development economic and community development charities?
Across all international-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 international-development economic and community development charities?
International-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.