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Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Unemployment

Discover 449 Economic and community development charities that specialise in unemployment. Use the search below to filter within these results.

449
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

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

The Polo Charity Trust

Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Assistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.

Latest Income: £57,049
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ownership At Work

Arts, Economic and community development

Research and publications produced on co-owned business to promote and grow the sector.

Latest Income: £56,976
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Canterbury And District University Of The Third Age

Arts, Economic and community development, Education

Providing activities for those persons who are no longer in full-time employment. Groups, tutored and self-help, study and take part in classes in many subjects, dance, exercise, musical, dramatic sessions. The emphasis is on shared learning. The activities undertaken by members of this U3A are self-supporting.

Latest Income: £56,917
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Greater Manchester Bangladesh Association And Community Centre

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities

Education/TrainingArts/cultureSport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £56,260
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Gloucester And District Branch Of The University Of The Third Age

Economic and community development, Education

Life Long Learning for those no longer in full time employment

Latest Income: £54,158
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Magdalen Hospital Trust

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

Promotes the welfare of children and young people under the age of 25 who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and lone parent families.

Latest Income: £53,016
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Fleet Arts

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To advance education in the arts, by providing inclusive and creative well-being events in Derbyshire, and in particular for those socially excluded. " Socially excluded" means those excluded from parts of society due to one or more of the following factors namely financial hardship, poor education/attainment, unemployment, disability/health issues, ethnic origin, gender, or age.

Latest Income: £52,958
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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The Harrogate University Of The Third Age

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

(i) to advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment, in the Harrogate area(ii) to improve the conditions of life and social welfare of older people

Latest Income: £52,846
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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U3a University Of The Third Age, Cheltenham Branch

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

We are a volunteer-driven organisation for those who are no longer in full-time employment. We facilitate lifelong learning and stimulating daytime activities in the company of others. All activities are run and coordinated by volunteers.

Latest Income: £52,183
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Antony Hornby Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

This charity donates to the following areas; General charitable purposes, education and training, medical, health and sickness, Arts and culture, animals, environment, community development, employment, other charities and voluntary bodies. This charity also makes grants to organisations.

Latest Income: £48,100
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The West Wilts U3a

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

(i) To advance the education of the public in West Wilts and its surrounding locality and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment(ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare

Latest Income: £47,604
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Berkshire Scout Enterprises Limited

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

To establish workshops, projects and schemes for the training and provision of work experience for unemployed or disabled persons.To provide educational and training facilities for unemployed persons resident in the area of benefit. To assist any charitable organisation which is part of the Scouting Movement. To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person/s.

Latest Income: £47,238
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The University Of The Third Age - Richmond Upon Thames

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

1) To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and its surrounding locality. 2) To provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Latest Income: £46,982
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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First Blofield And Brundall Sea Scout Group

Armed forces, Associations, Economic and community development, Education

1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group is a Scout Group with Beaver, Cub & Scout sections. The Group is recognised by the Royal Navy. The group has a partnership agreement with Dreadnought Explorer section.Scouting provides skills for life: for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams.

Latest Income: £46,082
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Bangladesh Womens Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities

Provision of education and employment training facilities to women, provision of creche' facilities for mothers who attend the courses, organising employment and self emplyment related seminars and running a youth centre for young girls.

Latest Income: £45,532
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Chester U3a

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

To advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. To provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Latest Income: £44,801
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Brynamman Public Hall And Institute

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Brynamman Public Hall is a community oriented venue offering various local facilities, recreation, a volunteering program and employment in the village of Brynamman. The Public Hall is open 7 days a week, operating as a full time 2 screen cinema with a broad programme of films, theatre, snooker hall, and space for community groups such as the local Cylch / nursery. Est. 1926.

Latest Income: £44,383
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Elbwo

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

To provide quality service to meet the diverse needs of families through provision of advice, information and advocacy that addresses individual needs; the delivery of education, training and mentoring to assist attainment within school and employment; and the development of projects and resources for supporting and strengthening families and other groups within the community.

Latest Income: £43,760
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Spencer Homes Charity

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

Providing seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.

Latest Income: £41,820
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund

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

To foster esprit de corps among former members of the Royal Hampshire Regiment enabling them to keep in touch with Regimental affairs and with each other. To assist Comrades to obtain suitable employment and to relieve them and/or their dependents, widows or children who are in need, hardship or distress.To produce a report upon the activities and deaths of comrades.

Latest Income: £41,208
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Jazz North-East Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Jazz North East promotes grant-aided jazz concerts, festivals and workshops both alone and in partnership with other not-for-profit organisations. We aim to provide opportunities to hear and on occasion work with artists of the highest quality from our own region, from the wider UK and from overseas. We keep admission prices low to encourage attendance by young people and the unemployed.

Latest Income: £40,352
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Seaham Action 1978 Training Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

OUR CHARITABLE ORGANISATION WILL BE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A ;OW COST SUPPORTIVE ENVIROMENT TO PROMOTE BUSINESS START UPS .WE WILL PROVIDE A SUPPORTED SHELTERED AND COST EFFECTIVE WORKSHOP TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD A BUSINESS. THE WORK SHOPS PROVIDE INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AREAS RESIDENTS THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO START UP AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

Latest Income: £39,831
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Weston-Super-Mare U3a

Economic and community development, Education

Weston U3A is a self help educational organisation for people no longer in full time employment in the Weston Super Mare Area.

Latest Income: £39,521
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Charles Peguy Trust

Economic and community development, Education

Advice and assistance for Europeans aged 18-30 mainly related to employment and accommodation.

Latest Income: £39,420
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Poor'sland Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The trustees continued to invest in their land and buildings to ensure they are maintained in good condition. Support to people in the community whom they consider to be needy as well as supporting local organisations for community or education purposes has continued The trustees operate their work units for the twin benifits of providing local employment and producing income for the trust.

Latest Income: £38,115
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many unemployment economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 449 registered unemployment 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 unemployment economic and community development charities by income?

Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). 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 unemployment economic and community development charities?

Unemployment economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for unemployment economic and community development charities?

Across all unemployment economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of unemployment economic and community development charities?

Unemployment economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. 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.