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.
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Siloam Christian Ministries Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, ReligionThe objective of the charity is to use medical aid, education, social and other relief as an expression of God's love. By funding these activities the organisation and its Directors believe that it can have a positive effect upon individuals who have become homeless, dispossessed of their possessions or opportunities of employment through natural causes or war.
The Gujarati Association, Wolverhampton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social careDay centre for elderley and the unemployed,Youth Club, Religious and Cultural programmes,educational and leisure courses,We are a faith-based community organisation that aims to promote, particularly but not exclusively, the general welfare and well-being of the Hindu Gujarati community in Wolverhampton.
St James's House
Economic and community development, HealthSt.James's House provides a range of training and vocational services to people with mental health problems in London
Hillingdon Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareHillingdon Womens Centre provides a confidential safe space and support for all women in Hillingdon and surrounding areas. We promote the empowerment of women through friendship, opportunity, practical and emotional support and advice. At HWC, we provide services related to domestic abuse, general wellbeing, unemployment, isolation, as well as legal and benefits advice.
St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfarefor the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
Sofa
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareFurniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.
Promoting Autonomy And Change Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthPAC provides therapeutic interventions for young people aged 6 to 25 presenting with emotional, interpersonal and mental health problems and challenges often with associated learning disability. By delivering this preventative work young people address their problems before they escalate, they re-engage into education or employment and live more positive lives within society.
North Smethwick Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, HousingProvides a range of services and activities either independently or with other local agencies to improve the lives of local families, adults, children and young people. Run time-bound projects including energy and environmental projects We run several small social enterprises providing employment for local people such as match day car parking, community cafe.
West Wales Action For Mental Health
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareWorking together with service users, carers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and commissioners to improve the standards of mental health throughout West Wales. Has helped to develop projects for self help groups, drop in services, befriending schemes, housing, employment, carer and user groups, advocacy and patient's councils
Plumstead Community Law Centre Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice, advocacy & representation in the areas of immigration, employment and welfare rights law
Manor Training And Resource Centre LTD
Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of low cost training, education, resources and employment to unwaged or low waged people living in the Manor Ward of Sheffield and adjacent areas.
Halesowen / Dudley Yemeni Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareAdvice and Guidance, Health and fitness sessions, Job Search, Youth club, Cultural activities, Islamic and Civil Marriages services, ESOL & Arabic GCSE & language classes, IT learning suite, Family mediation, Friday Sermon and prayers, Lectures and awareness, Skills development & Confidence building programmes, Bereavement support, Third party reporting centre, Asylum seekers and refugees Support.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareWe provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and guidance on Welfare Rights, Domestic Abuse, Immigration, Nationality, Housing, Health, Education and Employment.We provide specialist immigration services for private clients and charge a small fee to generate the Charity funds to continue providing free services for the other sectors.
Better Health Products Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareThe principal activities of the social enterprise are an artisan bakery, bicycle workshop and light manufacturing. This work provides time limited (usually 3 months) trainee placements for men and women who suffer from mental ill health and forms a part of their recovery and social inclusion. The aim of the enterprise is a move on of trainees to employment or further training.
Nw5 Community Play Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationThis charity provides a wide range of services and facilities for all ages of young people up to 25years, and their families, in and around the Kentish Town area, London. These activities include after school club, holiday playschemes with lunch and other food provided, junior clubs, youth work, employment support, intensive support for families under stress, traineeships, and a playsite open 24/7
Worthing Islamic Social And Welfare Society
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement of the Islamic faith and the relief of poverty, i.e. by offering help to widows and widowers, the elderly, the disabled, the unemployed and the under-privileged generally in whatever way possible, and by helping to arrange and attend the burial of any deceased members and to assist the bereaved generally.
Apex Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Educationprovision of employment relate advice and support services through two projects, ACT 4 Women Project - Merseyside and A4M - St Helens, Merseyside
The Buchanan Trust
Economic and community development, EducationThe Charity helps those who have served in the armed forces, enabling them to transition into civilian life by offering short term accommodation, accredited training skills, work experience and employment opportunities in the rural and construction sectors
Newstead Colliery Miners' Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ProfessionsNewstead Miners' Welfare Trust is at the forefront of social and economic regeneration in an area high on the indices of local deprivation. Primary activities include: Cafe; social meeting; training, office and conference facilities; fully internet linked IT Suite; access to local service providers including local councils, and drop-in facilities for Job Club and other community support services.
Hertsmere Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social careThe support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment
Tamil Welfare Association (newham) UK
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Research, Social welfarePROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION , PROVIDE SERVICES. PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION, TRAINING, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, DISABILITY, THE PREVENTION OF RELIEF OF POVERTY, ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING, ARTS/CULTURE/HERITAGE/SCIENCE, ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /EMPLOYMENT.
Kashmir Muslim Welfare Association Of Leeds 11
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, ReligionWomen Provisions: Coffee Morning Group, Language and Cultural learning classes.Children / Youth Provisions: Football, Boxercise, Arts and Crafts classes, Language classes, Inter-Cultural & Leadership Training, Cross Community Dialogue Facilitation, Raising awareness and signposting to Education, Employment and Training.Young & Adult Male Provisions: Wrestling Sessions, Cultural learning
Asha Neighbourhood Project Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationTo promote the benefit of people living in the Leeds 11 district of South Leeds. To advance the education, employment and health of women and their families, who due to cultural and language restrictions, have increased social, health and economic needs to be addressed. Services: One to one, group work and advice and advocacy.
Bengali Workers Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing- GENERALIST WELFARE ADVICE- SPECIALIST ADVICE ON HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, FINANCE & WELFARE RIGHTS- INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE ON EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE, EDUCATION & TRAINING- OLDER PEOPLES SERVICES INCLUDING CRITICAL & SUBSTANTIAL NEEDS- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT (PARENTAL, FAMILY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)- GENERIC & OUTCOME FOCUSED YOUTH WORK- LUNCHEON CLUB & COMMUNITY CAFE
Reform Corporation
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare++Â++º+-ª Alleviate poverty ++Â++º+-ª Provide health advice, advocacy, assistance, offenders projects, Welfare/Employment Rights advice and Assistance++Â++º+-ª Provide Educational, Training & Employment skills development++Â++º+-ª Provide Capacity Building Interventions to organisations and individuals ++Â++º+-ª Provide research, information and assistance to other agencies in related matters
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.