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.
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The Rosebank Millennium Green Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo manage and maintain a five-and-a-half acre site of natural and planted woodland, in an inner-city area of Leeds, for the enjoyment and edification of the local community.
Pennard Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions for women in both rural and urban communities and advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects; also to secure instruction and training in of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development by education.
Whitchurch Relief In Need Charity
Economic and community development, Social welfareTO RELEIVE INDIVIDUAL PERSONS IN THE PARISH OF WIRSALL IN CHESHIRE AND THE PARISHES OF WHITCHURCH URBAN AND RURAL SHROPSHIRE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS
The Planning For Change Foundation CIO
Economic and community developmentWe provide finance and facilitate the delivery of expertise to enable built environment professionals to give time to develop urban planning skills overseas, focused in Sierra Leone, to meet the challenges of urbanisation and the sustainable development of human settlements; working in partnership with local communities and NGOs to build capacity and bring positive change.
Medlock And Tame Valley Conservation Association
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe MTVCA seeks to conserve the environment in the Medlock and Tame river valleys and the surrounding districts both urban and rural by the preservation of natural and man-made features, the protection of flora and fauna and by the prevention of pollution and damage to amenities.It will maintain the house and grounds at Oaken Clough Terrace as the HQ of the Association and a wildlife garden.
Holme Valley Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe objects of the Charity are to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the Holme Valley Parish Council area, to stimulate the interest of the public in the beauty, history, natural history, character and architecture of the area, and to influence the development and improvement of features of historic interest or public amenity in the area.
Stroud United Charities
Economic and community developmentRelief in need to persons resident in the old urban district of Stroud in cases of distress, sickness and for educational purposes.
Reeves Compton Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe usual activities of the National Federation of Women's Institutes. Support for women in rural and urban areas.
The James Grove Recreation And Sports Ground Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo oversee the use of the land granted under conveyance for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the Urban District of Halesowen as at present constituted
Lodha Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfare, SocietyThe provision of financial support for education, arts, culture and urban activity charities. In addition to this, the charity aims to relieve poverty, promote education, support organisations which promote good citizenship, and the relieve financial hardship of people in need.
The Urban Sanctuary UK CIO
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo deliver inclusive, community centric services for seekers, those in need, the isolated and disadvantaged regardless of faith, gender or ethnic background.
Focus Project UK
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareFor the public benefit to advance education among pupils attending primary schools in socially and economically disadvantaged urban and rural areas of The Gambia by providing computers, learning materials and books with aim of raising educational standards.
The Lichfield Civic Society
Economic and community developmentProtecting Lichfield's unique character. Promoting quality in development.To conserve that which is good in architecture, land and buildings including green urban spaces and change that which is not by reviewing and monitoring developments in the City and District, and liaising with local authorities. A newsletter and programme of speaker meetings is arranged to promote interest in the City.
Marshland St James Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe Womens Insitute Is based onthe ideals of fellowship, truth,tolerance and justice, embracing the interests of both rural and urban communities.The main purpose is to advancethe education of women and girls for the public benefit.
The Brighton Society
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe Brighton Society covers Brighton & Hove and immediate surroundings. It is designed to stimulate public interest in the area; promote high standards of planning, architecture and design, as well as improve features of the urban and natural environment of historic, townscape or public interest. Newsletters and illustrated talks demonstrate issues in which the Society has been involved.
Montserrat Patrons Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentPromotion of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social & economic deprivation, by making grants, providing services, advice , facilities, & supporting training. Operating mainly in London and Montserrat
Trees For Derby
Economic and community development, EnvironmentFor the public benefit and the advancement of environmental improvement, including but not limited to themitigation of climate change and urban overheating and the improvement of air and water qualityand biodiversity by the planting of trees and other plants and the provision of associated infrastructurewithin Derby City and the surrounding area.
Mary Hattersley Memorial Home At Swinton
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareThe primary aim is relief in sickness to residents of the former urban district of Swinton (South Yorkshire). The trustees have a wide choice in the kind of help that can be provided without overlapping the statutory services. Items could be provided either outright or on loan (the latter in the case of expensive apparatus inc. home appliances) such as bedding, clothing, fuel, medical or other aid
The Harry And Elizabeth Price Memorial Charity
Economic and community development, ReligionAssistance and relief for Church members or members of St John's Methodist & United Reformed Church resident in the Urban District of Stone or in the vicinity.
Community Opportunity
Economic and community development, EducationWe are an urban regeneration charity working in areas of social and economic deprivation, particularly to help unemployed people back into work through training and enterprise. We particularly support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities.
The Stonefolds Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, LeisureGrants to promote the teaching of the Christian religion in the Gateshead district and beyond and in particular to promote and support evangelistic and outreach Christian work in inner city areas and in outdoor pursuits including the provision of staff and materials and transport as may be expedient in connection therewith.
Operation Florence
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of livesEmergency Medical Rescue, inclusive of Technical Rescue (Rope Rescue, Confined Spaces, Water Search and Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue (Medium)), Mutual Aid Training, Youth and Community Training and engagement.
New Southgate Millennium Green Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWE MAINTAIN GREEN OPEN SPACE IN AN URBAN AREA PROMOTING HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING.
Town Hall Charity
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTHE TOWN COUNCIL ADMINISTERS THE CHARITY FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS OF THE STONE URBAN AREA.NON ON-GOING FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.
The Cass Foundation Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES OF CREATING, MANAGING AND CONSERVING PLACES, BOTH URBAN AND RURAL, INCLUDING BUILDINGS, OPEN SPACES AND LANDSCAPES WHICH PROMOTE AND AIM TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.AND TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH BY THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES
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.