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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Epping Forest Community Transport
Economic and community development, Social welfareEPPING FOREST & HARLOW COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING CONVENTIONAL TRANSPORT. THIS MAY BE DUE TO RESTRICTED MOBILITY, NO ALTERNATIVE FORM OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT DUE TO RURAL ISOLATION. THE AIMS IS TO HELP RESIDENTS OF EPPING FOREST & HARLOW LIVE A NORMAL, INDEPENDENT LIFE IN ALL AREAS, BOTH URBAN AND RURAL.
Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProvides advocacy/advice/informationDeveloping the foundations for change and life skills with a new and innovative approach, which will shape the use of the mind.
Inner City Life
Economic and community development, HousingThe charities purpose is to provide supported living to vulnerable adults who are homeless for various reasons.
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe objectives of the Persimmon Charitable Foundation are for the public benefit to further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular (but not limited to) making grants to charities or organisations furthering charitable purposes that promote urban regeneration in areas of economic and social deprivation.
Borderlands (south West) LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBorderlands is a community charity that works with asylum seekers and refugees living in the inner city area of Bristol. These people are very vulnerable because they are chronically impoverished, suffer discrimination and are excluded within society. We offer advice, help and hope and rely on volunteers for the delivery of the majority of our welfare support and education services.
Action For Community Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareFor the benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation,in Bradford and surrounding areas) by the following means:The relief of financial hardship and unemployment,education and training, financial assistance. The provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership.
Kidasha
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareKidasha works in partrnership with local organisations in Nepal to increase the aspiration, resilience and life chances of children growing up in urban poverty by improving physical and emotional wellbeing, reducing neglect, abuse and exploitation and increasing participation in education, learning and/or positive employment.
Al Akram Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionAl-Akram Trust runs an education centre providing a full time Muslim primary school that was established in 2003 and a girls secondary school that started in 2011. The trust also runs adult classes and other educational activities. The charity operates in inner city Derby in the East Midlands.
Wild Ground
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EnvironmentManagement and conservation of habitats and wildlife, especially amphibians and reptiles. Educational, and training activities and working with volunteers in communities to promote wildlife conservation.
City Discovery Centre
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes as a "new town" through various heritage, educational and community services. To promote Mitlon Keynes as a model of "new town" urban planning and as an aspirational city.Act as stewards for the Bradwell Abbey SAM (scheduled ancients monument) and heritage site
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Stephen Canonbury
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ReligionSt Stephen's Church is the parish church for Canonbury in the London Borough of Islington, within the Stepney Area of the Anglican Diocese of London. The public services and worship of the church put Christian faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music, sacrament and two specialist ministries: The Manna, serving homeless and marginalised people, and Urban Hope, serving young people.
The Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareOur Charity provides opportunities for disadvantaged inner city children to enhance their life chances through sailing.
Thomas Harley's Estate Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, ProfessionsThe charity grant aids the Thomas Harley Educational Foundation and the Thomas Harley Charity for Widows of Clergymen. The educational foundation awards grants to schools and young persons from the preferred area of benefit, defined as the villages of Osgathorpe & Belton (Leicestershire) and the former urban district of Coalville. The widows of clergy are mainly from the Leicester diocese and gran
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St.john And St.mary Devizes
Economic and community development, ReligionThis is the Parich Church Council of a large urban parish in a country town. It acts to try to provide for the religious and community needs of those who seek its care and support.
M13 Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingM13 (est. 1995, as charity No. 1069401) is a community-based youth project, specialising in detached work with young people in inner-urban Manchester. We engage young people on the streets in our communities, build relationships, listen and work together to develop conversations and activities which foster fun, learning, action and change for social justice, for young people and our communities.
Armley Helping Hands
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareArmley Helping Hands is supports older people in deprived inner-city Leeds, We were set up in 1995, by a group of local people and community activists. They were concerned about the welfare of local older people. by providing a range of services, advice, support and varied social and healthy living activities, enabling older people to live independently and to pro-actively participate.
The Young Urban Arts Foundation Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthYUAF aims to transform the lives of young people by strengthening their mental well-being, developing confidence, skills, self-esteem and building tools for resilience through urban arts creative activities and mental health educational programmes. YUAF works to reduce the risk of young people being vulnerable to diagnosed mental health conditions, drugs, gangs and abuse.
The Village Community Nursery Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentThe charity's objects are to provide affordable quality daycare for children from 0-4 within Birmingham and surrounding areas. The Village Community Nursery is based on the grounds of St Peter's Urban Village Trust.
Community-Led Action And Savings Support
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareCLASS provides development support to savings groups affiliated to the Community Savers network. We support and facilitate women-led community and coproduction processes focused on poverty reduction. We support savings groups to network together and with other groups through community exchanges and dialogues, to share ideas and strategies for reducing urban poverty and inequality.
Home-Start Birmingham North And Inner City
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, HousingVolunteer support for families with pre-school children living in the Erdington/Stockland Green area of Birmingham. Families are referred to Home-Start by Health Visitors, Midwives, Social Workers,etc., with the families consent. Volunteers visit families in the families own home for a few hours per week. All volunteers attend a preparation course and have an enhanced criminal record bureau check.
Community In Partnership Knowle West
Economic and community development, FacilitiesPromotion for public benefit of urban regeneration in the District of Knowle West, Bristol. This achieved by: running the community centre at Filwood Community Centre; organising activities for the community; and acting as a forum for the residents of Knowle West.
The Lve Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe work with young people between the ages of 11-28 to assist them in reaching there full potential but also work across the whole community to offer support Community support is essential for the development and well-being of urban areas. Urban areas can be highly diverse, with people from different backgrounds and cultures living in close proximity. The support and engagement of community
Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church
Economic and community development, ReligionWe are a warm, caring and friendly fellowship. Worship styles are a mixture of traditional and modern. We are a black majority inner-city Church, a lively charismatic-evangelical fellowship. We minister in a multi-racial, multi-faith community, which has a luncheon club that serves the community. People enjoy our lively worship, bible based preaching and our friendly welcome.
Westward Inner-City Sport & Education (wise) Youth Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureOur activities include Sport, health & well being; Creative & Digital Media; Music & Fashion;,ABA Boxing Awards ,ASDAN accredited Awards and Employment Training all designed to be outcome based, achieved through vocational industry-led employment pathways and delivered within an educational framework
Tytherington Family Worship Church
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social care, Social welfarePRAYER MEETINGS, HOME BIBLE STUDIES, COFFEE MORNINGS,DRAMA GROUP, SINGING GROUP, SUNDAY SERVICES, JUNIOR CHURCH, GOLDEN MEMORIES, URBAN SAINTS GROUPS, MEN'S BREAKFAST, TEENTH QUILTERS, SPORT IN THE COMMUNITY, GOLFING GROUP, WOMEN'S GROUP, HOSPITAL SERVICES, NURSING/CARE HOME VISITS, ART GROUP, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP IN GROUP, CHINESE GROUP, MISSIONARY SUPPORT.
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.