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Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Urban areas

Discover 363 Economic and community development charities that specialise in urban areas. Use the search below to filter within these results.

363
Charities
£9,914,386,440
Total Income
£963,216
Avg Income
79.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Centre For Sustainable Energy

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Housing

CSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies.

Latest Income: £11,707,128
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The National Forest Company

Economic and community development, Facilities

The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.

Latest Income: £10,186,441
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Newground Together

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Housing, Leisure

In June 2013 the charity became a member of the Together Housing Group and amended its objects as follows to reflect this new position in the North of England:1. Conservation of the natural environment 2. Urban and rural regeneration 3. Provision of Recreation and Leisure with the aim of improving conditions of life 4. Advance the life chances of young people 5. Advance education and training.

Latest Income: £8,578,267
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Groundwork North East

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

To promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area

Latest Income: £8,192,304
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Greenhouse Sports Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Greenhouse Sports is a London-based charity that uses sport to engage young people living in the inner-city. It aims to develop social, thinking, emotional and physical (STEP) skills for young people in London's inner-city communities through high-quality, intensive sports programmes delivered by inspirational coaches.

Latest Income: £6,737,226
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Trees For Cities

Economic and community development, Environment

Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.

Latest Income: £5,381,036
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Church Urban Fund

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion

Church Urban Fund works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities across England. Through a combination of community-based projects, capacity-building support and research and policy activity, we work with churches and a wide range of partners towards our goal of seeing people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Latest Income: £3,753,802
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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William Blake House Northants

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social care

Residential care provision for young adults with learning disabilities, located in rural village communities. The Charity has four care homes, plus a transition home for challenging needs. We embrace the principles and ethos of Rudolf Steiner. The organisation also provides day care services in an urban farm setting, with a choice of learning activities including horticulture and animal nurturing.

Latest Income: £3,699,159
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Soar Community

Economic and community development

Promote, for the public benefit, urban regeneration in the North of Sheffield. Ensure that local people lead the regeneration process and engage them in the decisions that affect the quality of their lives. Support local organisations and help them to become more business like and more sustainable. Become sustainable and create wealth that can be used in the area.

Latest Income: £3,446,096
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Paddington Development Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The promotion for the public benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular within the Greater London area) by way of all or any of the following means: relief of poverty and unemplyement; the advancement of education, training or retraining; providing unemployed people with work experience; creation and improvement of businesses.

Latest Income: £3,190,042
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Inner City Music Limited

Arts, Economic and community development

I C M presents a range of music and related education activities at its Manchester Venue Band on the Wall. Other local charities utilise space and facilities at reduced rates. The building re-opened in September 2009 following extensive renovation, and now incorporates meeting rooms, office facilities, music venue, workshop space and the provision of food and drink.

Latest Income: £3,100,544
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Quaggy Development Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation and, in particular,the area of benefitDelivery of Early education and childcare and Children CentresOther activities for the enhancement and benefit of the local area

Latest Income: £2,741,372
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Farms For City Children Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Farms for City Children offers children from urban areas all over the country a unique opportunity to spend a week living and working together on a real farm in the heart of the countryside. The charity operates on three farms: in Devon, Gloucestershire and Pembrokeshire. The children visit as a school group, with their teachers and get involved as a team in all aspects of running a working farm.

Latest Income: £2,703,549
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Urban Green Newcastle

Economic and community development, Facilities

Responsible for the management and upkeep of 33 parks and about 60 allotment sites in Newcastle. We ensure free to enter, safe and well maintained parks and allotments for people of all ages, communities and backgrounds to enjoy. We provide activities, events and performances that encourage more people to access and enjoy the city's parks and allotments.

Latest Income: £2,513,527
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Cvs Lincolnshire

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Our mission is to enable the development of stable, thriving communities with the capacity to plan and manage lasting improvements to their quality of life.Our vision is of a strong and pro-active community and voluntary sector improving the lives of people in Lincolnshire.

Latest Income: £2,510,239
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Liz And Terry Bramall Foundation

Economic and community development, Religion

The charity supports, through grants, charitable organisations which promote Christian faith in accordance with the beliefs of the Church of England; promotes urban or rural regeneration in areas of social/economic deprivation for the benefit of the public, enhances the lives of those with illness;the advancement of health for public benefit;promotes the arts and promotes the advance of education.

Latest Income: £2,432,810
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Trent Rivers Trust

Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage

To preserve, protect and improve the rivers and streams of the Trent catchment and the biodiversity they support, by maintaining and improving water quality by reducing the impacts of rural and urban land use upon watercourses. Maintaining, improving and restoring the natural habitat and function of streams and rivers and their floodplains.

Latest Income: £2,185,639
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Crusaders' Union

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Since 1906 the charity has been reaching out to children and young people with the good news of Jesus Christ. We are passionate about working with children and young people, helping them to realise their full God-given potential as theyjourney from childhood to adulthood, encouraging them to develop a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service.

Latest Income: £2,031,654
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Gaudio Family Foundation (uk) Limited

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

The Foundation aims to provide grants towards: relieving poverty, especially in urban areas; advancing and improving education, particularly for disadvantaged women and children in impoverished areas; and various other charitable endeavours at the discretion of the trustees. Applications for funding are by invitation only and we are unable to respond to unsolicited proposals.

Latest Income: £1,852,473
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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North Liverpool Regeneration Company LTD

Economic and community development

NLRCO Ltd was established with the objective of the promotion, for public benefit, of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in North Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £1,712,877
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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The Shoreditch Trust

Economic and community development

Promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, and in particular for the benefit of persons working in or residing in the Shoreditch area of the London Borough of Hackney. To assist the charity deliver these activities the Trust wholly owns one training restaurants and provides affordable workspace.

Latest Income: £1,696,407
Areas of Operation: Hackney
Status: Registered
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Go Beyond Charity

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

PROVIDING FREE RESPITE BREAKS FOR DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE UK AGED BETWEEN 8 AND 13

Latest Income: £1,691,808
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Endeavour Training Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities

Endeavour is an inner-city outdoor adventure, alternative education, youth and community centre dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of young people and families.

Latest Income: £1,631,339
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Intbau LTD

Economic and community development, Education

INTBAU's mission is to support traditional building, the maintenance of local character, and the creation of better places to live. We do this through workshops, summer schools, study tours, conferences, awards, and competitions. Our three objectives are to research, educate, and engage as widely as possible on the value and relevance of traditional architecture and urban design.

Latest Income: £1,588,795
Areas of Operation: Italy
Status: Registered
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Adrenaline Alley

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

We provide a safe, secure and supervised indoor urban centre for young people to fulfill their potential in BMX, Skateboard and inline skating as well as creating artistic and cultural workshops in diverse subjects such as music, IT, media and photography increasing opportunities for volunteering and employment.

Latest Income: £1,518,857
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many urban-areas economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 363 registered urban-areas 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 urban-areas economic and community development charities by income?

Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 urban-areas economic and community development charities?

Urban-areas economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £9.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for urban-areas economic and community development charities?

Across all urban-areas economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 79.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of urban-areas economic and community development charities?

Urban-areas economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £963k. 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.