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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.

Lowestoft U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF PROVIDING EDUCATION TO OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN WAVENEY DISTRICT AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY. ALSO TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THESE PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £29,506
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Christopher Rowbotham Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

Supports national charities,& local charities in NE & SE England. Interested in people with physical or mental handicaps: improving quality of life through equipment, activities and holidays;the young: with emphasis on improving prospects of employment by education and meaningful activities; health: improving quality of life of the ill, their carers and the old at home or in hospital.

Latest Income: £29,091
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Holy Emmanuel Church Of Christ

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion

Propergating the words of our Lord Jesus Christ to local people in the area ,worshipping every sunday and proclainming the gospel to the whole world at large.We cater for elderly people in the community and looking after the young ones especially those with no visions. We offer advice to people that has no job and solicitate for the needy. We pray for individual people, we pray for the world.

Latest Income: £28,723
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age In Kennet (wiltshire)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.

Latest Income: £27,712
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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2nd Coningsby And Tattershall Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Latest Income: £27,662
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Abinger Consolidated Charities

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Gives money to a list of regular beneficiaries within the Ancient Parish of Abinger in the form of vouchers at Christmas and mid year. Also gives one off financial assistance to households at a time of specific need usually arising from a change of circumstances such as unemployment, bereavement or chronic illness. From time to time we also give to other local charities.

Latest Income: £27,530
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Dunvant Unemployed And Social Centre

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities

Provides village hall facility for local groups in Dunvant and its neighbourhood

Latest Income: £24,393
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Global Evangelistic Outreach

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion

We teach children and young people scriptural principles for life. We hold coffee mornings for the elderly and unemployed people. We pray and comfort mankind who are experiencing difficult situations and give help where we can. Most of all we preach and teach the gospel. We are a community church, we are there for everyone.

Latest Income: £24,264
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Hove Edge Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

We offer children between 6 and 14 from the community of Hove Edge the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Latest Income: £23,502
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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1st Houghton (st Michaels) Scout Group

Associations, Economic and community development, Education

Education/TrainingSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £23,016
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Stockton-On-Tees U3a

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

1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Stockton-on-Tees and its surrounding locality.

Latest Income: £22,972
Areas of Operation: Stockton-on-tees
Status: Registered
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Newark Sea Cadets

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

As well teamwork and self respect, our aim is to provide a sense of belonging and a sound foundation for future employment to provide practical applications for skills which are learned , to train cadets in all aspects of seamanship, we spend summer months sailing canoeing, camping , orienteering , which sets cadets up for Dof E, during winter we are more academic, with classes in communications,

Latest Income: £22,764
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Penygraig Boys' And Girls' Club

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

To offer all members of the community opportunities to undertake a range of sporting and social activities (Open Access, Dance Football, Martial Arts, Creative groups ie jewellery,cardmaking and many more) which encourage healthier lifestyles, developing new skills and working toward employment. We offer appropriate activities to all members and encourage full participation.

Latest Income: £22,061
Areas of Operation: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Status: Registered
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Afro-Caribbean Education And Training Services

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Society

Provision of information on education, training employment & Other Issues.Human Rights, Entrepreneurship Opportunities. Raise Awareness of Water and Environmental Issues.Provision of Person Centered Counselling to Service Users with Mental Health and other Issues.Immigration Advice. Community Development Training Locally, Regionally & Internationally.

Latest Income: £21,999
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Pleasley Miners' Welfare Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

General Charitable PurposesEduction/TrainingSport RecreationEconomi9c/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £21,675
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Built Environment Schools Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The principle objective of the charity is to provide and promote to young people, from all backgrounds (especially those from under-represented groups) career opportunities in the professions and trades connected to the BuiltEnvironment. Additional assistance to be offered to those in need who would ordinarily be prevented from accessing education, training and employment.

Latest Income: £21,545
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Young Men's Christian Association Metropolitan Region Trust Fund

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

The Trust is Christian body making grants for YMCA Associations to provide benefits for young people in the areas of health, education, housing and support for improved employment activities. Activities are open to those of the Christian faith, other faith or no faith ? and without any restriction due to class or creed.

Latest Income: £21,100
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Chamberlain Foundation

Armed forces, Economic and community development, Education

The main activity has been the provison of a grant to The Salvation Army Social Work Trust to support the work amongst the unemployed

Latest Income: £21,067
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Northallerton U3a

Economic and community development, Education

To encourage lifelong learning for those no longer in full time employment.

Latest Income: £21,032
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Creighton Memorial Hall

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities

The Hall has had a good year as it has been free from major repairs. The fundraising committee have done an excellent job but events still need more support from villagers.

Latest Income: £20,789
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Wantage And Grove U3a

Economic and community development, Education

Our aim is to encourage older citizens no longer in full time employment to meet and share their knowledge, skills, interests and experiences whatever their background with others in a social and welcoming atmosphere. Our activities include talks, small study groups, outings and social gatherings.

Latest Income: £20,787
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Sale U3a

Economic and community development, Education

Provides educational, social & cultural pursuits for members of the community no longer in full time employment.

Latest Income: £20,631
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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Worthing U3a

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

1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of the middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time gainful employment in Worthing and its surrounding locality.2. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Latest Income: £20,473
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Stockport U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

To advance the education of middle aged and older people who are not in gainful employment and to provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities to improve conditions of life for such persons.

Latest Income: £19,714
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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Amble Boys' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Community Support for the Residents of Amble and surrounding areasHealthy Activities to inspire the residents of AmbleFun and engaging sporting activities for the young people of Amble, to motivate, Mental and Physical fitness programmes to tackle obesity,Healthy activities to build confidence and enhance self-esteemVariety of programmes to progress towards employment or training

Latest Income: £19,429
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
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.