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Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Social enterprise

Discover 246 Economic and community development charities that specialise in social enterprise. Use the search below to filter within these results.

246
Charities
£9,914,386,440
Total Income
£963,216
Avg Income
79.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Exousia Trust

Economic and community development, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

Supporting the Christian Ministry of Sean Stillman and Associated initiatives.These initiatives include: - Zac's Place which is both a facility supporting homeless and other disadvantaged individuals in the Swansea area and also a mission church community.- Rough Edges which is a social enterprise in Swansea www.Rough-Edges.org.uk

Latest Income: £123,901
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Acumen Community Buildings

Economic and community development

Acumen Community Buildings provides office accommodation, co-working space and support for social enterprises, community businesses, community groups and individuals who are creating social impact in the local community. It is runs a grade II* listed building, The Old Rectory, as a hub for place based social action in Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding coalfields area of Sunderland.

Latest Income: £119,038
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Digital Opportunity Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

DOT Ltd. is the UK Partner of Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), an international social enterprise headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with local operations around the Globe. DOT Ltd. working as 'Digital Horizons' implements cost-effective, youth-led economic and education development programmes for underserved and disadvantaged young people in UK.

Latest Income: £116,395
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wk Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

In order to fulfil its charitable purposes, the Charity provides training to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with a view to enabling them to secure employment which may be with Well Kneaded (a social enterprise) or elsewhere. The Charity seeks to grow the skills of beneficiaries and increase their chances of long-term employment.

Latest Income: £105,771
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Ferryside Social Enterprise Group

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

To benefit the residents of Ferryside, Carmarthenshire and the neighbourhood, by associating together to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation. In furtherance of these objects :To establish a community centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.

Latest Income: £105,186
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Cashes Green Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

We are a Community Hub, within a Community Centre for the use of the local community. We have a cafe, local foodbank and other social enterprises, exercise groups, toddlers' groups, talks, social get-togethers, youth group etc. The hall is a popular venue for many activities.

Latest Income: £100,505
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Icy Ministries LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Religion

Delivering training for young adults in personal and leadership skills to equip them for community leadership and transformationDeveloping or assisting in the development of social enterprises which provide employment and training opportunities, sustainability of programmes, and self-empowerment of communities. Based in Kenya, we're reaching nearly 45 countries in Africa by 2025

Latest Income: £100,417
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kashmir Development Foundation LTD

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Kashmir Development Foundation (KDF) is a dynamic charity and social enterprise working for community development and empowering the voices of underrepresented people and communities in the United Kingdom and within all the regions of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. KDF mobilises resources to alleviate poverty, advance education, take climate action, and promote sustainable development.

Latest Income: £93,517
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Wave Muswell Hill CIO

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Wave Hub (previously Wave Cafe) was established to promote social inclusion and raise public awareness of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities. We aim to demonstrate what it means to value everyone equally. We run a creative arts cafe in Muswell Hill as a social enterprise where people of all abilities can work and socialise together.

Latest Income: £92,945
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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Exodus Travels Foundation

Economic and community development

The Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation supports several small projects, organisations and social enterprises in various countries that help fulfil our purpose to invest in innovative, effective, sustainable projects. This support focuses on community empowerment and conservation and is provided through grants and, where appropriate, exposure to travellers via Exodus Travels.

Latest Income: £89,471
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Mohamed S Farsi Foundation

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The 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.

Latest Income: £80,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kidz Aware

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health

Kidz Aware is not-for-profit charity/ social enterprise with 3 core values at our heart: Equality; Inspiring; Embracing. We exist to ensure that all children and adults with a disability have the opportunities to achieve their aspirations in life.We deliver Information, Advice Guidance Mental Health and Wellbeing Family Support - Person centred planning/short and long-term and much more

Latest Income: £77,022
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Seeds For Growth

Economic and community development, Social welfare

To promote and support the health and well-being of disadvantaged individuals and communities through projects including education, arts and the environment. Support for individuals 'down the path to work' and also the creation of co-operatives and social enterprises.

Latest Income: £76,447
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Give Hope Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

The Give Hope Trust is a Christian charity set up to support deprived communities focusing on children worldwide. Our work focuses on children's education, adult training, medical care, christian pastoral care and creation of sustainable social enterprises.

Latest Income: £73,474
Areas of Operation: Ethiopia
Status: Registered
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Grassroots Enterprise For Social Inclusion And Poverty Relief-Gesipr

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

Rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offendersSkills Training Social Enterprise workSupport Black and Minority Ethnic Groups through training, information sharing, signposting, referrals.Support and work with refugee and asylum seekers Support disadvantaged youth groupsDistribution of surplus foodProvide Housing support for the street homeless and other vulnerable groupsFundraising

Latest Income: £73,215
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Acts Ministries

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Religion

THE CHARITY HAS BEEN SET UP TO PROVIDE A MIXTURES OF ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT AT ACTS HOUSE, THESE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE YOUTH, WORSHOPS FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS, PROGRAMMES FOR CREATIVE ARTS, EDUCATION AS WELL AS A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP.

Latest Income: £73,210
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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United Social Ventures

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

United Social Ventures supports innovative social entrepreneurs in East Africa to design and validate their impact and business models and then fundraise to launch and scale their ventures.

Latest Income: £71,733
Areas of Operation: Uganda
Status: Registered
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Deo Duce Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Providing financial support to schools and social enterprises to help young people in Harrow achieve their potential.

Latest Income: £71,264
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Xl Wales

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Research

An educational charity and social enterprise operating across South and West Wales. Delivering innovative and motivational activities in schools and community venues. Concentrating on promoting subject skills in science, design, technology, maths and ICT in primary school children, young people and adults. This is achieved by utilising fun, exciting, interactive and hands-on practical challenges.

Latest Income: £67,373
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Bcu UK Trust LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Activities: BCU UK Trust is a charitable incorporated organisation aimed at developing, educating and assisting with the employability of individuals of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities.Offer social enterprise workshops for Young People.Organizing community events and initiatives to promote social cohesion.

Latest Income: £61,682
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Bridgend Inclusive Network Group (bing)

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

Bridgend Inclusive Network Group (BING) is a new and exciting social enterprise that supports the Bridgend Inclusive Community. All our volunteers have a variety of personal experiences, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the voluntary sector such as charities, community groups, sports clubs and not for profit organisations in which we want to share.

Latest Income: £59,250
Areas of Operation: Bridgend
Status: Registered
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Church From Scratch

Economic and community development, Religion

Evangelism and mission; regular worship; baptism and communion; the nurture and growth of Christian disciples; training and education in Christian service; giving and encouraging pastoral care; supporting and encouraging charitable actions; encouraging and supporting relationships with Baptists and other Christians; social enterprise.

Latest Income: £55,027
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Northamptonshire Voluntary Community Social Enterprise Assembly Limited

Economic and community development

By harnessing collaboration of community based voluntary , community and social enterprise sector organisations we aim to maximise sustainable funding and investment opportunities for our members and our communities.

Latest Income: £51,053
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Quantock Foundation CIO

Economic and community development

Gifting monies to UK-registered charities involved in education and social enterprise

Latest Income: £49,042
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Cet-C For Women

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development

CET-c for Women, based in London is serving England and Wales, and as required, extends services to other nations by activities including: 1. Mission outreaches in advancing the Christian faith2. Promoting the understanding of marital harmony and parenting skills3. Educating the public in personal and collective family financial management 4. Promoting family health and social investment

Latest Income: £47,947
Areas of Operation: Bexley
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many social-enterprise economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 246 registered social-enterprise 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 social-enterprise 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 social-enterprise economic and community development charities?

Social-enterprise 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 social-enterprise economic and community development charities?

Across all social-enterprise 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 social-enterprise economic and community development charities?

Social-enterprise 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.