Skip to main content Skip to navigation

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.

Basildon & Billericay U3a

Economic and community development, Education

We are an autonomous self-help learning organisation run by the voluntary efforts of our members. Our members come together to share and pursue learning and related social activies, and are in their third age, the period in life when, after childhood, full-time employment and parental responsibilities, time can be found for personal interests and creativity.

Latest Income: £13,067
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
View Details

2nd Market Rasen Scout Group

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, abseiling, cycling and canoeing while having fun. We meet weekly, catering for youngsters aged 6 to 18 supporting them with skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.

Latest Income: £13,057
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Loughton Voluntary Care Association

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfare

Volunteers provide transport for the elderly frail to hospitals, surgeries and clinics. They also undertake shopping, befriending and the occasional odd job. A weekly escorted shopping by minibus provides social contact and enables elderly people to shop independently with help. Ipad familiarization sessions are also offered

Latest Income: £12,912
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
View Details

The Norda Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The Trust will be helping people in disadvantaged areas to set up and sustain their own enterprises by working for themselves, with particular geographic emphasis on Cornwall. The Norda Trust wishes to fund projects that aid people to overcome barriers to self-employment, to foster economic independence, and to collaborate, prosper and expand.

Latest Income: £12,858
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
View Details

Dersingham United Charities

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

Provides funding for projects that benefit the sick, elderly, isolated, those suffering hardship and students who require funding for projects for tools and transport to assist them in course work and starting in employment.

Latest Income: £12,307
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
View Details

Help Fund

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The Help Fund provides support and financial assistance by way of grant and/or loan to all staff currently employed by Kent County Council when they find themselves in financial difficulties, also retired employees of Kent County Council and former employees of Kent County Council who are unemployed.

Latest Income: £12,280
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
View Details

Newport Unit 251 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

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

A uniformed youth organisation which provides education, training and rewarding leisure time activities which can increase the practical and personal skills of our young people to carry them through into adulthood and future employment. We are open to all young people aged 10 - 18 years throughout Newport City and outlying areas. We are part of the Marine Society and Sea Cadet Corps.

Latest Income: £12,120
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Farnborough Neighbourcare

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health

Transport for patients to and from hospitals and surgeries in NE Hampshire. Volunteer drivers complete about 1600 jobs pa and can claim 45 pence per mile to cover petrol costs. Clients pay £7 for a return journey within Farnborough and £10 to nearby towns. We have an office at 57 Lynchford Rd, Farnborough GU14 6EJ. It is staffed by volunteers from Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 12 noon.

Latest Income: £11,866
Areas of Operation: Bracknell Forest
Status: Registered
View Details

Byfleet Community Action

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Social welfare

A HELPING HAND FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THEIR CARERS IN BYFLEET AND WEST BYFLEET. VOLUNTEERS CAN PROVIDE TRANSPORT TO DO SHOPPING, GO TO DOCTORS OR HOSPITAL, GO VISITING ETC AND MAY BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT ODD JOBS.

Latest Income: £11,465
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
View Details

Rotary Club Of Twickenham Upon Thames Trust Fund

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives

General Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingRelief of PovertyOverseas Aid/Famine ReliefEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community/development/employment

Latest Income: £10,748
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
View Details

Rotary Club Of Liverpool South Trust Fund

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General charitable purposes, education/training, medical/health/sickness, disability,releif of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, accommodation/housing, sports/recreation, economic/community development/employment

Latest Income: £9,822
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
View Details

Longlevens Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health

The trustees job is to look after Longlevens Village Hall so that it is a pleasant clean and tidy place for groups or individuals to hire. We have regular users i.e. WI's, cubs, brownies and dancing classes. Also single hire for sales, quizzes, birthday and anniversary parties and plays. We have an entertainments license, but no alcohol licence. We hold a joint PPL/PRS licence.

Latest Income: £9,317
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Bookham And District University Of The Third Age (u3a)

Economic and community development, Education

Self help education for people not in full time gainful employment

Latest Income: £9,315
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
View Details

Ladywood Furniture Project Limited

Economic and community development, Education

THE RELIEF OF PERSONS NEEDING FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMSTHE FACILITY TO UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERINGASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE NEEDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND TRAINING

Latest Income: £9,000
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
View Details

The Willingham British School Trust

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

To provide grants to Willingham Primary School and local secondary and post secondary educational institutions such as Cottenham Village College to support their educational activities.To provide grants to youth groups in Willingham to support educational and sports activities.To provide grants to individual young people in Willingham to help them in further education and job training.

Latest Income: £8,958
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Stratford St Mary Community Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

TO ASSIST PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF STRATFORD ST MARY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF THEIR COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY THROUGH PROVISION OF RELIEF IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS; FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ATTENDANCE AT OR ENGAGEMENT WITH, EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS; ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING NEW OR ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT.

Latest Income: £8,932
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
View Details

Wigan Unit 366 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The principle aim of Wigan Sea Cadets is to engage young people 10-18 through a nautical theme, based on traditions and values of the Royal Navy in extra curricular education and training. Objectively we aim to give young people the best possible headstart in life, laying the foundations to support young people into further education and employment.

Latest Income: £8,853
Areas of Operation: Wigan
Status: Registered
View Details

Wearside U3a

Economic and community development, Education

To provide a range of activities to encourage continuing use of mind and bodies in the Third Age to all who are "no longer in full time paid employment"and are willing to help themselves and others.

Latest Income: £8,741
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
View Details

Mhg Staff Benevolent Fund

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

Making grants, payments, gratuities pensions or allowances to or for the benefit of persons who shall be or shall have been in the employment of the Maybourne Group, or wives, widows, husbands, widowers, children, parents or other dependants of such persons. No grant shall be made or paid to or for the benefit of any person unless they are in need of the financial assistance so afforded.

Latest Income: £8,712
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
View Details

Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra

Arts, Economic and community development, Education

The orchestra consisting of mostly amateur players provides concerts to the general public and gives young local soloists opportunities to perform in front of an audience. Members include students as well as players in full time employment and is open to new members in the region who can play a classical instrument with an interest in classical music.

Latest Income: £8,707
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

Fii Footwear Management Limited Employees Benevolent Fund

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO PERSONS WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE COMPANY

Latest Income: £8,589
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
View Details

The Litton Cheney Trust

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

Request for grants are considered from residents of Litton Cheney only.1. School leavers going to university, apprenticeships or first full time employment.2. Elderly on limited income towards cost of heating etc.3. Those needing financial help resulting from sudden illness or bereavement etc.4. Other Litton Cheney charities eg. School, Church and Community Associations.

Latest Income: £8,548
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
View Details

Bangladesh Association (bristol,bath And West)

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

To provide advice and information on welfare benefits, immigration, housing, education, employment, training, debts, health, finance, nationality, businesspassport and other areas as necessary. Also to provide advocacy for clients.To organise community events such as Independence Day, Eid Celebrations, International Mother Tongue Celebrations.

Latest Income: £8,189
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
View Details

Crakehall Village Hall

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £8,059
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Charity Of William Dilks

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

We give small grants to individuals (school leavers) towards their further education and employment.

Latest Income: £8,000
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
View Details
Previous Page 15 of 18 Next

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.