Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Urban areas
Discover 108 Economic and community development charities that specialise in urban areas. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Totland Bay Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo finance leisure and sporting activities for inner city young adolescents and their families to provide opportunities for extra-curricular activities and community engagement.
Urban Adventure Support Group
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareOUTDOOR EDUCATION - OUTDOOR PURSUITS - YOUTH CHALLENGE - AWARDS YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - DUKE OF EDINBURGH - MOUNTAIN-BIKE INSTRUCTORS' AWARD SCHEME www.mias.uk CYCLE MAINTENANCE. WORK WITH DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED/LIFE OF CRIME OR ON THE BORDERS OF CRIME-YOUNG PEOPLE
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 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.
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.
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.
Age Concern (spelthorne)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentProvision of services to the elderly of the Borough of Spelthorne
Strode's Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationAdvance the education of students of the former Strode's Sixth Form College and young persons resident in the area of the former Urban District of Egham
Finchfield Trust
Economic and community development, HousingTo provide housing for aged persons over the age of 65 or more, or of infirm persons, being inhabitants of the Urban District of Rayleigh.
The Barnabas Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo apply grants and provide management and administrative support when required to inner city projects in Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool which aim to give help to the disadvantaged people in our society; and to childrens projects in N Derbyshire, Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool
The Morel Charitable Trust
Arts, Economic and community developmentsupport of the arts, in particular drama, organisations working for improved race relations, inner city projects and third world projects
Edmund Waller P.t.a
Associations, Economic and community development, EducationFundraisingPTA at inner city london primary school
Cooper's Hill Recreational Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureThe Trust provides and assists in providing facilities and support for recreation and other leisure time occupation in or in connection with the urban district of Egham and it's neighborhood. This includes local sports clubs (football and tennis) and fitness instruction.
Recreation Ground Darton
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureA public park and recreation or pleasure ground for the benefit of the urban district of Darton and the neighbourhood.
The Friends Of Treginnis
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentProvides financial assistance towards short residential courses for children aged eight to fourteen years. Courses combine academic subjects with practical experience of farm living and working. Developing skills and understanding between urban and country life.
Hucknall Beauvale Community And Youth Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe charitys area of operation is limited to the former urban district of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
The Educational Foundation Of Cater And Others
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationThe Educational Foundation of Cater and Others makes grants to residents, schools and organisations within the urban and rural areas of Kempston for educational needs. The Trustees meet three times a year and applicants are asked to forward an application by letter to the Clerk.
Norton, Salisbury And Brailsford Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo assist young persons in the Urban District of Wigston Magna under the age of 25 years by providing educational grants.
Littleborough Nursing Association Fund
Economic and community development, HealthWe can only donate to individuals and organisations within the boundaries of the old urban district of Littleborough.
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.
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
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.
Dronfield And District Old People's Welfare Committee
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentSupervises facilities for a luncheon club which meet weekly throughout the year on premises owned by the local town council.
Adwick Le Street Recreation Centre
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe provision and maintenance, in the interests of the social welfare, of facilities for the recreation and other leisure-time occupation of the inhabitants of the former Urban District of Adwick-Le-Street and the neighbourhood thereof, with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many urban-areas economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 108 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?
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 urban-areas economic and community development charities?
Urban-areas economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £3.8bn 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 87.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.