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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.

The Rosebank Millennium Green Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,977
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Pennard Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,929
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Whitchurch Relief In Need Charity

Economic and community development, Social welfare

TO 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

Latest Income: £1,822
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Planning For Change Foundation CIO

Economic and community development

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,800
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Medlock And Tame Valley Conservation Association

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,741
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Holme Valley Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,721
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Stroud United Charities

Economic and community development

Relief in need to persons resident in the old urban district of Stroud in cases of distress, sickness and for educational purposes.

Latest Income: £1,589
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Reeves Compton Womens Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The usual activities of the National Federation of Women's Institutes. Support for women in rural and urban areas.

Latest Income: £1,584
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The James Grove Recreation And Sports Ground Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

To 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

Latest Income: £1,518
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Lodha Foundation

Economic and community development, Social welfare, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Urban Sanctuary UK CIO

Economic and community development, Social welfare

To deliver inclusive, community centric services for seekers, those in need, the isolated and disadvantaged regardless of faith, gender or ethnic background.

Latest Income: £1,400
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Focus Project UK

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

For 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.

Latest Income: £1,350
Areas of Operation: The Gambia
Status: Registered
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The Lichfield Civic Society

Economic and community development

Protecting 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.

Latest Income: £1,204
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Marshland St James Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,189
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Brighton Society

Economic and community development, Environment

The 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.

Latest Income: £959
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Montserrat Patrons Society

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Promotion 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

Latest Income: £905
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Trees For Derby

Economic and community development, Environment

For 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.

Latest Income: £843
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Mary Hattersley Memorial Home At Swinton

Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £833
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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The Harry And Elizabeth Price Memorial Charity

Economic and community development, Religion

Assistance 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.

Latest Income: £761
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Community Opportunity

Economic and community development, Education

We 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.

Latest Income: £713
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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The Stonefolds Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Leisure

Grants 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.

Latest Income: £600
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Operation Florence

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

Emergency 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.

Latest Income: £497
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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New Southgate Millennium Green Trust

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

WE MAINTAIN GREEN OPEN SPACE IN AN URBAN AREA PROMOTING HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEERING.

Latest Income: £350
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Town Hall Charity

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities

THE TOWN COUNCIL ADMINISTERS THE CHARITY FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS OF THE STONE URBAN AREA.NON ON-GOING FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £281
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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The Cass Foundation Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities

TO 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

Latest Income: £276
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.