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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African French Speaking Community Support
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareChildren and Young People's activities: Supplementary education, Homework Club, Sports, Recreational activitiesAdults and families' activities: Employability, Befriending, Sport, Entertainment, Outreach, holiday schemes Networking and Public Events in the communityInternational Development: supporting projects in some third world countriesIncome generation to be reinvested in the charity.
Babylon Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesBabylon Educational Foundation is a voluntary organisation that aims to strengthen educational outcomes, provide support to learners, and improve learning environments for students, teachers, and the wider community.We aim to offer and support children and young people through education and careers. Our goal is to make a positive impact through education and humanitarian aid.
The Millennium Oak Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Research, Social welfareTHE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST SUPPORTS A WIDE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES. THE TRUSTEES INTERESTS INCLUDE - MEDICAL AND RESEARCH, CHILDREN, ANIMALS, THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, THE DISADVANTAGED, OVERSEAS AID AND CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. THE TRUST DOES NOT NORMALLY ACCEPT UNSOLICITATED APPLICATIONS.
Engineering Ministries International UK
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareWe exist to enable Christian design professionals to serve the poorest of poor people in the third world and elswhere by the design of buildings, water and power facilities etc. We aim to 'Design a world of hope'. At the same time we hope to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by example and by teaching to the people and places we go to.
Highworth Community Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Religion, Social welfareA Christian Church engaged in religious, community and relief activities in Swindon and surrounding villages: providing youth work, local social support, overseas aid and hosting/providing facilities for free training activities, free debt counselling and advice and Foodbank.
Solihull Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTHE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE SUPPORT AND CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY. THE CHURCH RUNS GROUPS FOR ALL THESE SECTIONS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS WORKING IN SCHOOLS. WE ALSO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE THIRD WORLD. OUR CHURCH CENTRE IS A RESOURCE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND HOSTS A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES.
Aquabox
Economic and community development, Saving of livesWE SUPPLY HUMANITARIAN AID AND A FACILITY TO PURIFY CONTAMINATED WATER TO AREAS OF NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. WE WERE GIVEN THE QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN 2016
Redeemed Christian Church Of God: Oasis Of Life Southampton
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives- Running church services, holding seminars in the church with proven ministers of the faith to guide members in the various aspect of Christian faith, - Support for other charities and Christian events,- Providing overseas aid and famine relief, and involving in economic and community development- Community outreach events- Welfare support to members and general public.
Adore Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareTHE CHARITY PROVIDES A FULL PROGRAM OF WEEKEND SERVICES OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT INCLUDE WORSHIP, TEACHING & TRAINING. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDE REGULAR KIDS CLUB ACTIVITIES, YOUTH ALPHA TRAINING COURSE, ACTIVITY DAYS OUT AND WEEKEND RETREATS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A VARIED PROGRAM OF SOCIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT WORK.
Hello World
Economic and community development, Social welfareHello World initiates and supports projects that provide sustainable development, capacity building, and prevention of relief or poverty. Hello World follows principles of community-led development and respect in addressing critical needs in the developing world.
The Turner-Kirk Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, ResearchThe Turner Kirk Trust is a family foundation that supports science, technology, engineering, mathematics, conservation & biodiversity, and early childhood development causes in the UK and developing world.
Goodwill Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo relieve sickness and to reserve the health of individuals in need of providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services. The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually of people living in the third world by making grants of money or monies for providing of paying for items, services & facilities. To promote any other charitable purpose in furtheran
Medical Aid Films Limited
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe charity's mission is to provide free access to quality medical information to healthcare staff in the developing world. It produces educational films and other resources for distribution to healthcare workers.
Al Mustafa Trust International
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo collect the donations from general public and organisations in England and distribute the funds for the relief of poverty in any part of the world , mainly in the third world countries.
A.p.a.g.b.i. Limited
Economic and community development, ResearchThe APAGBI is a medical charity supporting paediatric anaesthesia in the UK and Ireland. The charity holds an annual scientific meeting and a linkman meeting. It supports travel to the third world for educational activities, research, guideline development and education for consultants and trainees.
The Mutley Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe charity's activities are to promote and support health, education and welfare of communities. It also supports humanitarian aid when required. The trustees of the Foundation envisage continuing to support Charities known to them, and as this will absorb its available funds for the forseeable future, the Trustees do not welcome unsolicited applications.
Muslim Help UK
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionMuslim Help is a UK-based international development registered charity and Non-profit Organisation, which strives to help communities tackle many challenges it faces. We are working for Education, Healthcare, Disabled and also providing Emergency Help where needed.
Carers Worldwide
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social careWorks with partner organisations in developing countries to:1) facilitate provision of support for carers and their families, bringing them better health, wellbeing and economic security and 2) bring about systemic change in the work of governments, charities and other agencies so they recognise and respond to the needs of carers in the developing world.
Urgent Projects
Economic and community development, Saving of livesUrgent Projects is a charitable aid delivery service that provides urgent humanitarian aid to those who require it
Veterans In Action
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HealthVIA aims to run adventurous fund raising events and expeditions for those who have suffered they symptoms of PTSD or those who find it difficult to adjust to civilian life after serving in HM Forces.
Long Lane Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, ReligionThe Charity operates as a church of the Christian Faith in Teaching, Worship, Communion, Junior Church, Prayer meetings,House Groups, Mums and Tots, Youth activities and Womens groups. The charity also supports Third world projects and aid.
The Lighthouse Family Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionA CHURCH SERVING THE LYTCHETT MATRAVERS AREA, WITH SERVICES OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP FOR ALL AGES AND CLUBS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. PARENTING AND MARRIAGE COURSES ARE OFFERED AND HELP IS GIVEN TO NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WORK WITH CHURCHES IN JAPAN IS SUPPORTED ON A REGULAR BASIS, AS IS WORK AMONGST PEOPLE IN UGANDA. OVERSEAS RELIEF NEEDS ARE SUPPORTED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.
Step (uk) LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social careStep (UK) Ltd is an international development charity, working to improve the lives of vulnerable children in the Kurdish region of Iraq. We sponsor front-line work such as a children's drop-in centre and more strategic work such as the implementation of the first foster care policy in the region. We have also sponsored child protection projects in camps for refugees and displaced Iraqi people.
Renew Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareProvide buildings, open space and facilities for members of the community to meet for Christian prayer and worship, Christenings, weddings and funerals, social gatherings, playgroups, mothers & toddler groups, childrens clubs, youth groups, coffee bar, elderly meals, and foodbank etc. We provide human resources, services and finance for these activities. We also assist overseas aid/famine relief.
The Bridge Trust LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTeaching about Christian faith and action in the UK and overseas so as to promote activity within churches that demonstrates biblically authentic faith, and relieving poverty in the UK and particularly in the developing world (currently mostly India and Zambia) through support of social care and health programmes, education and vocational training.
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.