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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Shade
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Saving of livesSHADE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION OPERATING IN THE EAST OF LONDON.IT OFFERS A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THESE PROJECTS CAN BE GROUPED INTO THE FOLLOWING THEMES: HEALTH AND SPORTS, SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF, SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT.
New Life Derby
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Housing, ReligionRELIGIOUS ACTIVITES INCLUDING:FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND SOCIAL ACTION AMONGST HOMELESS AND MARGINALISED, WEEKLY GROUPS AIMED AT MEETING NEEDS OF THOSE AGED FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH TO SENIOR CITIZENS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY WORK, OVERSEAS AID.
Fire Aid And International Development
Economic and community developmentFIRE AID acts as a communications hub between member organisations, and between member organisations and donors, for the procurement of equipment, materials and funds, by promoting the work of member organisations, facilitating partnerships and joint projects where appropriate, and development of best practice guidance for the delivery of emergency services aid.
Forrefugees
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Saving of livesWe raise money from individual and business donations, grants, trusts, and other fundraising activities to buy critical grassroots humanitarian aid and urgent relief services so that refugee men, women and children survive, and build new lives, in Europe. We are trusted to get the right aid to those who need it when they need it via our effective network of on-the-ground volunteer partners.
Survive - Miva
Economic and community development, ReligionSURVIVE-MIVA funds essential transport for outreach programmes in the developing world.
Women And Children First UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWomen and Children First is an international development organisation which addresses poor reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. The charity provides technical support and assistance to local partners to deliver a World Health Organisation recommended approach which mobilises communities through women's groups and has a proven impact on maternal and newborn mortality rates.
Anchor Of Hope Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareOur primary aim is the propagation of the Christian Faith, in all its ramifications. Apart from teaching the Word of God with the aim of building a people who have the fear of God in order to ensure a disciplined citizenry, we also embark on programes aimed at relief of poverty, famine and overseas aid. Beneficiaries of our activities are children/young people, elderly/old people.
As-Salaam Humanitarian Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing or assisting in the provision of humanitarian aid in any part of the world by provision of medical aid, food, water, shelter, education, training, clothing and financial support.
Healthprom
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe are a UK international development organisation and we work to ensure vulnerable children get the best start in life.Our mission is to work in partnership to promote health and social care for women and children in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia.
Unique Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesAs a humanitarian relief aid organisation, our charity focuses on supporting orphans, widows, & the destitute all around the world. We provide on-the-ground emergency relief when natural disasters occur and we also have long lasting projects in: The Gambia, Pakistan, Morocco, Yemen, Palestine, Turkey & Syria. UC3 provides vital food, water, education, and healthcare to support the most vulnerable.
The Warehouse Church UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareChurch Fellowship, Youth and childrens activities, Charitable support of the poor, welfare and training programmes, charitable support of third world projects.
Alberr
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareAlberr provides essential humanitarian aid to families in need in war-torn areas and poor countries worldwide. Projects such as distribution of hot meals, drinking water and clothes relieve the sufferings of thousands of people in need. Also, the charity provides religious activities such as buding and funding places of worship.
Everythings 13
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesTo promote the Sikh Faith, we hire speakers to teach at various religious and educations institutions across the world. Most of our work is on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/basicsofsikhi. We also produce educational material. Within humanitarian activities, we make grants to several humanitarian relief organisations.
Digital Pipeline
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareDigital Pipeline helps alleviate poverty by providing access to computer equipment for the poorest schools and projects in the UK and the developing world. As a consequence we also promote conservation, protection & improvement of the environment through the re-use of ICT equipment.
Water Fall
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareTHE CHARITY AIMS TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY AND SUFFERING BY HUMANITARIAN RELIEF,THROUGH EDUCATION, FOOD, HOUSING, WATER PROVISION AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMES.
Humanity Care Relief
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareHCR is a UK based international relief and development charity established in 2015. It was created after working with various national and international charities for over 10 years. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world.
Christian Response
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe Charity supports needy families and individuals through churches and other reliable organisations in Moldova, Ukraine and Romania. This is accomplished through regular financial support to families, churches, soup kitchens and other select centres, to help with medical needs, and the collection, transporting and distribution of humanitarian aid including Christmas shoe boxes and family parcels
The Tula Trust Limited
Economic and community developmentDonates to causes in Third World Countries and some UK operations
Christ For The World
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of Christianity, education and relief of poverty globally through evangelism, missionary work, humanitarian aid, youth work and Christian education.
Rafah International
Economic and community development, Saving of livesRafah International provides humanitarian aid to the impoverished people of Yemen and the victims of conflict and natural disasters. It also supports teachers students and educational institutes.
Mpm Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo support humanitarian causes, mainly connected with reglious based enterprises, together with other deserving causes that the Trustees deem appropriate. The Trustees mainly supported projects that relieved some of the effects of poverty in Third World countries, particularly Africa, which had low overheads and where physical checks were being carried out by trustworthy people.
Hayat Humanitarian Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo relieve financial hardship among poor people, orphans, disabled, refugees, victims of natural disasters and other people in need by means of, but not exclusively, making grants for providing or paying for items, equipment, services and facilities, including the provision of food, clean water, clothing, livelihood programs, and cost for medical treatment for the benefit of the said persons.
Hasene Humanitarian Aid UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesHUMANITARIAN AID SUCH FOOD, WATER, ORPHAN, EDUCATION PROJECTS.
Perton Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, ReligionLakeside Community Church Perton is involved in various ways in serving the local community. We offer practical Christian based teaching and pastoral support to people of all age groups, youth and children's activities, a carer and toddlers club, community action and support, help for the homeless and other vulnerable people and overseas aid and mission.
International Humanitarian Relief
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives1. RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES2. CARING FOR ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN NEED3. SUPPORTING EDUCATION4. PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND WATER5. PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
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.