Economic and community development Charities That specialise in International development
Discover 742 Economic and community development charities that specialise in international development. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bhaarat Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes;Education & training;Medical/health/sickness;Disability;Relief of poverty;Overseas aid/famine relief;Religious activities;Accommodation/housing for the needy;Animal welfare;Environment/conservation/heritage;Economic/community development/employment;Supporting other charitable institutions
Revive Darul Arqam
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesRevive Darul Arqam carries out humanitarian aid work, specialising in helping refugees from Syria, Turkey and Yemen.
St Luke's Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionReligious activities (Christian).Children/Youth activities in the community.Overseas aid/support.Provides human resources.
Midland International Aid Trust (uk)
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareWe aim to relieve poverty and suffering globally through emergency medical/humanitarian interventions directly or indirectly through individuals/other charities . We also carry out global environmental activities to mitigate the impact of climate change. Through the merger with Doctors of Rahman DOR we have a huge potential now of specialist doctors teaching/operating and fundraising.
The Thomas J Horne Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, HousingThe Trust makes grants primarily to the hospice movement and related charities in the UK, but also to other organisations such as those aiding disabled and homeless people and third world self-help groups.
Tres Cantos Open Lab Foundation
Economic and community developmentTO FUND AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AT, OR IN COLLABORATION, WITH GSK'S R&D FACILITIES IN TRES CANTOS, SPAIN INTO MEDICINES FOR DISEASES OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MALARIA, TUBERCULOSIS, AND OTHER NEGLECTED DISEASES WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE CHARITY FROM TIME TO TIME).
The Coltstaple Trust
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareProviding relief for persons in need, poverty or distress in third world countries and the relief of persons who are homeless or in housing need in the United Kingdom or any other part of the world.
Feed The Poor
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareHumanitarian Aid abroad & UK, includes Emergency Response, Feeding, Agriculture, Empowerment, Shelter, Health, Medical Aid & Equipment to Clinics and Hospitals, Orphans Sponsorship & Orphan related projects within Communities. Widows Assistance, Clean Water & Sanitary solutions. Provision of Education to the less fortunate and all that entails. Assistance to Community & homeless in UK.
Weseehope
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthWeSeeHope is an international development organisation committed to creating sustainable change for vulnerable children across East Africa through community-led education, child rights and economic empowerment programmes developed and delivered in partnership with local NGOs and community-based organisations.
Hatzola Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Health, Saving of livesHATZOLA TRUST LIMITED IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION PRIMARILY SET UP TO PROVIDE A FREE 24 HOUR FIRST RESPONDER AND AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. OTHER HUMANITARIAN AID MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED.
Iac-UK
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Religion, ResearchInternational Aid Charity UK was setup to address both the short term and the long term needs of the Ummah (both Muslim and Non-Muslim). The goal is to work abroad that caters to immediate emergency needs but then focus on creating solutions to help beneficiaries become self-sufficient and tackle the long term needs of housing, education (both Islamic and worldly sciences) and employment creation.
Dig Deep (africa)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentDig Deep is an award-winning international development charity securing clean water, safe sanitation & good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - through planning, projects and partnerships.We are working hand in hand with local communities, business and the Kenyan government to serve Bomet's one million people - half of whom are children.
Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of livesProviding aid to those who are, or have recently been, suffering from war, conflict and/or oppression; focusing on forgotten people in forgotten lands.
Tools With A Mission
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareWe provide humanitarian aid to the poor and disadvantaged potentially worldwide but currently to various sub-Saharan African countries. Although we help anyone in need irrespective of tribe, ethnic background, gender or religion, our objective is to bring glory to the name of Jesus Christ and to give practical effect to the Christian principles which underpin our ministry.
Phillips Education Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesTo assist adults and children improve their way of life through education and humanitarian aid both within the United Kingdom and worldwide.
The Mirianog Trust
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare, SocietyTo provide help for exclusively charitable objects as the Trustees in their total discretion determine, with preference to relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, accommodation/housing and environment/conservation/heritage, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability & human rights.
Hatzola Trust
Economic and community development, Health, Saving of livesHatzola Trust is a non-profit organisation primarily set up to provide a Free 24 Hour First Responder and Ambulance Service for Medical Emergencies. Other humanitarian aid may also be provided.
Remar Association (uk)
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfarePractical training is carried on by daily routine at each house on a Christian basis. The charity undertakes evangelistic work on the streets and in centres. Remar Association (UK) operates a soup kitchen to assist vulnerable people in the Nottingham area. The charity sends humanitarian aid containers to other Remar organisations around the world to relieve suffering from poverty and addictions.
Self Help Africa (uk)
Economic and community developmentSelf Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.
Walkabout Foundation UK
Economic and community development, HeritageWalkabout Foundation restores dignity, freedom and independence by providing wheelchairs in the developing world and funding research to find a cure for paralysis.
Al-Hasanaat Foundation
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo carry out projects to relieve poverty wherever there is a need. To promote good health and advance education in the area of Bihar IndiaTo provide relief and assistance to people who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in the world.To promote health and religious education in third world countries especially Africa and Asia
Artizan International
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare1. Running craft workshops for people with disabilities (PWDs) to learn craft skills. 2. Training skilled volunteers to set up employment-generating craft workshops for PWDs facing poverty in the developing world. 3. Running a shop to sell products made by PWDs in our workshops in the developing world to provide them with an income.4. Running a cafe to provide day services & work experience.
The A S Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentTHE CHARITY IS PARTICULARLY SYMPATHETIC TO PROJECTS WHICH COMBINE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, WITH CHRISTIAN LAY LEADERSHIP, WITH THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT, WITH PEACEMAKING AND RECONCILIATION OR OTHER AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN.
Allan And Nesta Ferguson Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe trustees award grants to UK registered charities, supporting educational projects, the promotion of world peace and overseas development.
Save The Mothers Trust (smt)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthINTERNATIONAL RELIEF ORGANISATION FUNDRAISING IN THE UK AND DISTRIBUTING THOSE FUNDS TO EDUCATIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES,CARING FOR ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN NEED, SUPPORTING EDUCATION, PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND WATER, PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD, CAMPAIGNING AND ADVOCACY ON HUMANITRIAN ISSUES AND MATERNITY HOSPITALS.
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.