Economic and community development Charities
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Osel Enterprises Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfarePromotion of the welfare and development of opportunities for people with physical and learning disabilities, dificulties in maintaining good mental health and others who may be disadvantaged in entering the job market.
Citizens Advice 1066
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingCitizens Advice 1066 provides information, advice and guidance on the full range of advice issues, including debt, employment rights, benefits, housing and consumer issues. The service is free, confidential, impartial and independent. As well as giving advice we campaign to get policies changed. This is based on the experience and needs of our clients.
Itec North East Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of Apprenticeship training to young people and unemployed adults in the computing and business environment.The Company's vision, as approved by the directors, is to be recognised by individuals and employers as providing excellence in Vocational and Work-based learning in the North East region.
Neuromuscular Centre
Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe aim of the Neuromuscular Centre is to work together to support people affected by muscular dystrophy, creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can be achieved, through employment, training and physiotherapy.
London Ability
Economic and community development, EducationLondon Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves.
St Clement & St James Community Development Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationOur vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through education, employment and wellbeing support in a safe and compassionate space. We provide:Employment support for young people and adults;Children and young people's education programmes;Adult Learning courses;Wellbeing and support activities
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.
The Valentine Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.
Yorkshire Water Community Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareSet up to deal with the Relief of Poverty, by way of making payment against outstanding water bills.
People In Action (yorkshire)
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureThe Charity supports people with learning diffiuculties/disabilities, mental health and other similar impairments wtihin communities to create a barrier free - world, a world which provides equality of opportunity and celebrates cultural diversity.Individuals are supported to become independent citizens through, employment, volunteering social and leisure and training actvities.
Results Education
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRESULTS works to generate the public and political will to make a difference to the lives of the poorest people in the developing world. RESULTS carries out strategic advocacy, media and public awareness-raising campaigns at national and international level. We seek to engage, influence and encourage parliamentarians and public officials in their efforts to alleviate world hunger and poverty.
The Focolare Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Focolare Movement works towards establishing unity at all levels and all its activities are directed towards this end - the fulfilment of the words of the gospel:" May they all be one".It is also commited to fostering an ever greater equality among peoples and nations. To this end each year it gives a considerable contribution to its members in the developing world and to other projects.
Counties
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareCOUNTIES seeks to communicate the Christian faith in a culturally relevant way, across England and Wales, and encourage churches in mission through Evangelists, Exhibitions & other resources. It actively supports self-employed Evangelists, who are involved in a wide range of initiatives including local churches, schools, universities, prisons, markets, agricultural shows and door-to-door contacts.
Liverpool Church Of England Council For Social Aid (incorporated)
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareEstablished 1823. Key role managing Adelaide House Women's Approved Premises. Adelaide creatively supports female offenders with complex needs offering dynamic alternatives to custody (e.g. training, employment, domestic abuse provision, outreach initiatives & personal development). Promoting awareness of women issues, penal affairs and domestic abuse in Liverpool Diocese & Greater Merseyside.
Equality Together
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureOFFERS FREE AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO DISABLED PEOPLE, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT,PARKING, TRANSPORT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION,LEISURE, HOUSING AND HOLIDAYS. PROVIDES SHORT-TERM WHEELCHAIR AND DISABILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE.
East Lindsey Information Technology Centre
Economic and community development, EducationOperating in Lincolnshire, First College seeks to deliver high quality learning that raises participation and attainment, that meets the individual needs of Learners through collaborative partnership working and employer engagement. Specifically we deliver Apprenticeships, Traineeships and vocational training to a wide range of local people. Other activities include supporting unemployed people.
Madni Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo provide a postive framwork for education, training and employment opportunities for those members of the community that it represents that may be disadvantaged due to cultural and religious reason.
Hampton Fuel Allotment
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentHampton Fuel Allotment Charity supports families and individuals on low income with a grant to help with the costs of gas and electricity; and supports organisations to provide services and activities for those in need through grantmaking.
The Unity Centre Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe principle activity and objects of the company during the year under review, in line with its constitution, continued to be the creation of employment via the establishment of small business, together with the provision of nursery and gymnasium facilities to provide services for all, especially the unemployed and deprived of Sheffield.
Consonant LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice provision, community education, empowerment, media and policy work, nursery, employment and training services, health promotion, volunteering, IT and ESOL classes
The Wildlife Trust For Birmingham And The Black Country LTD
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe Wildlife Trust works to make the environment of Birmingham and the black country a better place for wildlife and people through environmental education, community involvement, ecological and practical work.
The William Scott Abbott Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Farm & Country Centre including the restored mill house provide educational opportunities in farming and the countryside. Access to the let farm will be maintained with opportunities for educational tours and farming information, supplemented by the range of farm animals kept in the paddocks and pens of the centre. The provision of farm trails and walks and their interpretation will continue.
Markshall Estate
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchArboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource
Finchale Training College
Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe rehabilitation of persons who are disabled permanently or temporarily and persons with special physical or mental health needs, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational and vocational training; and the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.
North Craven Building Preservation Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageWe operate in the North Craven area of Yorkshire where we (a) Preserve built heritage which is of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest; and(b) Acquire, preserve, document, interpret and make accessible exhibits, objects and collections relating to the social, agricultural, industrial and built environment through the provision of a museum service
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,554 registered 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 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 economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for economic and community development charities?
Across all economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. 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.