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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The Thomas Squire Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationOur policy is to give grants to students entering further education for up to four years and one off grants for tools and other equipment to those starting apprenticeships or work training on the job. The area we cover is the ancient parishes of Elm, Emneth and Friday Bridge with Coldham. The charity only gives grants up to the age of twenty five.
Dacorum Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing funds it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.We assist local families who are disadvantaged through illness, loss of employment, and other circumstances.We are able to respond quickly and effectively.
National Association Of Clinical Tutors
Economic and community developmentRuns courses to enable to membership to do their jobs properly. Liaises with NHS & Medical Bodies to keep membership up to date.
The Haileybury Youth Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, HousingHYT enables young volunteers to work alongside Ugandans in meeting basic humanitarian needs, such as housing, water and education. HYT promotes sustainable development, particularly the use of appropriate technology for low carbon construction, which preserves the environment. HYT also helps Ugandans develop skills for future employment and generating income.
Employment Support And Retraining Agency LTD
Economic and community development, Education, HealthESRA is a leader in the field of providing local specialist employment related services to our clients (people with mental health problems) and employers. Our services are available to clients who are looking to return to or retain work and also employers who need advice and support in recruiting or retaining valuable staff (who have mental health problems).
The Barnabas Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, EducationThe objects of the charity are to provide benefits to persons in necessitous circumstances who are not in paid employment and who are, or have been engaged in fulltime Christian work and for the advancement of the Christian religion.
Shelter Housing Advice And Research Project (leicester)
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareTo prevent and relieve hardship and distress amongst persons who are (or who have been) homeless; living in adverse housing conditions; unemployed; and/or experiencing social exclusion and to provide to such persons support appropriate to their needs.
Brent District Scout Council
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureEducation/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/Community Development/Employment
Noor El Islam Mosque
Economic and community development, Education, ReligionEducation/TrainingReligious activitiesSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment
Chorlton Good Neighbours
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureChorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.
Queens Park Bangladesh Association
Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activitiesArts/cultureSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment
Axminster Care Service
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Car Service to transport clients to hospital & doctor's appointments. Financial assistance to local churches, Job Centre, families in need, food banks, local schools & colleges, Centre for people with disabilities, Scouts, Heritage and Arts centres, local community projects. Community sports centre, bereavement counselling.
Insulation Environmental Training Trust LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationMakes grants to promote and advance training and employment in the thermal insulation industry.
Stepney Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthOffer Employment advice and guidance, IT training, Job-search, women development and counselling, healthy living, ESOL and other activities to benefit the local community at large.
Milton Keynes U3a (university Of The Third Age)
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvide education and social activities for those people who are retired or in part-time employment
Hadfield Institute Limited
Economic and community development, EducationTo promote educational & training opportunities in the City of Sheffield and elsewhere with special emphasis on providing access to such opportunities for people who are by reason or people experiencing disadvantageThe advancement of citizenshipTo relieve unemployment in the area of benefit by provision of advice & training to unemployed individuals including job search & self-employment
Compass Braille
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, ReligionCOMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.
The Swindon U3a
Economic and community development, EducationVarious groups are run for the educational, social and wellbeing of the mature person and other persons eligible for membership due to no longer being in full employment.
Bangladesh Youth Movement
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisureour clients come from a broad group of indivuals from the local community including young people, elderly people, people with disabilies people providing social welfare through advice and information service with clients and also one to one interaction with clients, through eduacation,training,job club arts and crafts youth provision including sports, lesiure, indoor and outdoor activities.
Kadosh Marian Ministries
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareCONDUCT SEMINARS STUDY CLASSES, HELP PUBLICATION OF BOOKS .HELP FINANCIALLY TO RELEIVE POVERTY. PROVIDE ADVICE AND INFORMATION. ARRANGE RETREATS PRAYER GROUPS HELP STUDENTS COMING FROM ABROAD TO FIND JOBS & ACCOMODATION, ARRANGE EXCURSIONS TO THE AGED & RETIRED. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.GUIDANCE AND COUSELLING.PROVIDE THEOLOGICAL CLASSES TO STUDENTS .
The Warwick District U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationTO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES TO THIS END.
Derbyshire Landskills
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) To promote the advancement of training for the land based employment within Derbyshire and surrounding geographical area.2) To support other organisations in maintaining standards related to the awards. 3) Facilitate the recruitment and training of verifiers for awards related to land based work.4) Liaise with other training & education providers to enhance opportunities.
The Derby And Sandiacre Canal Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureTo work with the local community to restore the former Derby Canal as a navigable waterway from Sandiacre to Swarkestone via Derby as close as possible to the original route, creating a cruising ring and reconnecting Derby to the national canal network maximising the sustainable economic, job creation, environmental, nature conservancy, leisure, heritage and educational benefits for all.
Lady Lumley's Educational Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationAwarding grants to Lady Lumley's School Pickering North Yorkshire and to individuals under twenty-five living in the locality for educational purposes and assisting them into employment
Life Destiny Church Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionWe are a Christian church based in Harrogate and meeting Sunday mornings, 10am at 93 High Street, Starbeck, HG2 7LH. We operate various activities including Sunbeams (mother and toddler group), Extend (for the over 60's), CAP Release (for those with life controlling dependencies), CAP Life Skills (helping those on low income), CAP Job Club (for unemployed), children & youth work.
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.