Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Unemployment
Discover 404 Economic and community development charities that specialise in unemployment. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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2nd Coningsby And Tattershall Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentScouts 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.
Hove Edge Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe 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.
The Clifton And Lightcliffe Subscription Band Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTo foster a love and interest in music general and in particular, music for brass bands. to maintain and support the band by raising funds and to give instruction to young people and others of ether sex in all sections of the community including disabled unemployed and ethnic minorities in the playing and manipulation of instruments normally comprised in brass band and orchestras generally.
Berkshire Scout Enterprises Limited
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationTo 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.
Wantage And Grove U3a
Economic and community development, EducationOur 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.
Built Environment Schools Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe 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.
Worthing U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1. 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.
Stockport U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo 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.
Lancashire Council Of Mosques
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionLCM is an umbrella organisation representing Mosques and religious teaching institutions in Lancashire. We serve the communities of Lancashire, working on issues of education, employment, health, crime and antisocial behaviour, media, quality assurance, young people and families. We seek to promote the awareness of the faith of Islam, fostering understanding and better community relations.
Ross And District U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisurei) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.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.
Necton Rural Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe charity manages the community centre for the use of village clubs covering all age groups, private hire for parties, wedding receptions, meetings, fund raising activities by other charities, art exhibitions, job interviews etc. It is open for private hire by responsible persons over the age of eighteen from inside and outside the village.
Holyhead Unit 183 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe Holyhead Sea Cadet Unit serves to provide young people with a variety of activity, training and fun activities related to maritime practices. The cadets are regularly involved in community activities and fund raising for their purposes and alo for local charities. The unit serves many young people who live in an area of serious economic and employment challenges.
White Rose Initiative
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingEmployment of three workers to work caring for abandoned children, and overseeing our projects, which include support financially for an old peoples home, three schools, two in gypsy villages, citys youth club, pensioners club, and two hospitals. Also providing practical support and donated goods.
The National Council Of Women Of Great Britain
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, ResearchConferences & seminars are held on topical issues, after which the appropriate government department is informed of our discussions. We have permanent groups which are concerned with specific subjects i.e. health, education, arts & media, consumer affairs, science & technology, foreign affairs, social employment & housing issues. These groups hold regular meetings.
British Guild Of Agricultural Journalists Charitable Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareThe Trust organises fund-raising projects such as raffles, social events, 200 Club and sponsored walks.Money raised is invested in specialist charity funds.Funds are used to help people in the agricultural and horticultural media in financial difficulties through illness or job loss and those needing training for new skills.
Stockton-On-Tees U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education1. 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.
Addiscombe Neighbourhood Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Social welfareORGANISATION OF VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ELDERLY, HOUSEBOUND AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN CROYDON. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SHOPPING BUSES, LUNCH CLUBS, EXTEND EXERCISE CLASSES, SOCIAL EVENTS, TRANSPORT TO HEALTH APPOINTMENTS, CLINICS AND HOSPITALS, BEFRIENDING AND NON TECHNICALADVICE SERVICES. SMALL DOMESTIC ODD JOBS ALSO UNDERTAKEN BY VOLUNTEERS. WE DO NOT MAKE FINANCIAL GRANTS
Chandos Chamber Choir
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionAmateur choir of 30-35 voices, performing three concerts a year. The choir strives to: perform to a very high standard; engage its audiences by meaningful communication of the music; provide programme notes.The choir prefers to offer employment opportunities to musicians in the earlier stages of their career, and makes regular visits outside of London, e.g. to participate in cathedral services.
Christians In Secular Employment Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Professions, ReligionWe support our members by holding an annual weekend conference, a reflective weekend and publishing a journal four times a year. We promote workplace ministry throughout church structures and offer support for reflection on workplace ministry to ordinands. We are in contact with worker priests in Europe and other parts of the world.
Lytham St Annes University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo promote education, cultural and leisure experiences and events for people who are no longer in full time employment in Lytham St. Anne's and its surrounding locality.
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
Basildon & Billericay U3a
Economic and community development, EducationWe 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.
Loughton Voluntary Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareVolunteers 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
The Norda Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe 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.
Newport Unit 251 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureA 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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many unemployment economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 404 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 £3.8bn 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 87.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.