Economic and community development Charities
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The Bridge Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthBridge's work includes; providing drug treatment services and recovery focused support to individuals and families; working with people with some of the most complex needs and issues in Bradford; and providing employment, education and training services for people with significant barriers to employment.
Upreach Charitable Company
Economic and community development, EducationupReach supports undergraduates from less-privileged backgrounds to secure graduate jobs and internships by running a needs-focused professional development programme in partnership with foundations, universities and employers.
Centre For Engineering And Manufacturing Excellence
Economic and community development, EducationCEME is a stunning education and business park in Rainham, east London. CEME provides skills, creates jobs and supports businesses that are revitalising London's industrial heartland. CEME brings together a range of organisations to deliver education, training and skills for students at school and college and provides routes into employment in local businesses.
St Petrocs
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingSt Petrocs provides services in support of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including outreach, resettlement, emergency accommodation and supported accommodation. We provide access to advice, support, and medical services at our resource centres and have a counselling service. We also have an employment and training programme for our residents.
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
The Metro Centre LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, ResearchMetro works with anyone experiencing issues related to sexuality, identity, gender & Diversity. We work in the fields of: Sexual & Reproductive health: Mental Health & Wellbeing: HIV Prevention & Support: Youth Services: Community Involvement & Participation. We provide support, advice, advocacy, information, counselling, group work, community development, research, clinical services & resources.
New Horizon Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social care, Social welfareDay centre for young people age 16-25: benefits, housing advice, resettlement, careers advice, education&training, employment, IT,ESOL, literacy, numeracy, cookery, art classes, drama classes, gym & fitness sessions, women's group, men' group, counselling, nurse, mental health support, street outreach, prison work, laundry/showers/clothes, free lunch
Minhaj-Ul-Quran Welfare Foundation
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyMinhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF): A Worldwide Humanitarian Development organisation Alleviate poverty in the undeveloped regions of the world by developing long term and sustainable projects.Advance and promote human rights, equality and diversity irrespective of race, colour and creed in the worldAdvance in Humanitarian projects focusing at key areas of Education,Health & General Welfare
Goodwin Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareChildren & Youngs Peoples Services, Community Services (Safer, Stronger Communities), Enterprise Employment & Training Services, Health & Social Care Provision.
Business Disability Forum
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareBusiness Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentWe are part of a national movement of community foundations that undertakes strategic social investment, including grant-making, facilitates community philanthropy and contributes to achieving positive social change in communities.
Mind In The City, Hackney And Waltham Forest LTD
Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe currently deliver a diverse mix of services and projects which allow us to deliver a holistic and needs focused approach. Our services include the Wellbeing Network, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mindfulness courses, Welfare Rights Advice, the Recovery Hub day service, Peer Support Services, Education & skills building and Employment support.
The Forest Of Marston Vale Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, LeisureTo benefit the public through the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Marston Vale and surrounding area by creating the Forest of Marston Vale. Planting trees and managing woodlands and green spaces to stimulate social and economic regeneration, and providing major landscape, environmental, recreation, biodiversity, and quality of life benefits.
School For Social Entrepreneurs
Economic and community development, EducationThe School for Social Entrepreneurs supports social entrepreneurs, people developing solutions to problems in their communities and the wider world, through innovative 'learning by doing' based programmes that combine personal and project development.
Step By Step Partnership Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareRelieves the need of the homeless, unemployed and other people by the reason of their condition of hardship or distress, by the provision of supported housing, education, training and support.
Worrall And Fuller Exhibition Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationUnder the terms of the trust, the fund can make grants to young people between 5 and 25 years old, resident in the old borough of Finsbury (now part of Islington) with a preference for those resident in, or whose parents during the previous year had their business or employment in the Parish of St. Lukes Old Street, and in the opinion of the governors are in need of financial assistance.
Lseg Foundation
Economic and community development, EducationThe LSEG Foundation helps people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Working with charity and NGO partners, it supports a range of programmes across the globe, which create opportunities for those in need to participate in education, employment and enterprise.
Addington Fund
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareThe charity's objects are the promotion of for the public benefit of rural regeneration in areas of social or economic deprivation, in particular by a) the relief of poverty and b) the provision of housing for those who are in need provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authority or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing
Agape Ministries LTD
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesPresenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.
Global Change Data Lab
Economic and community developmentGlobal Change Data Lab is an educational charity with a focus on large global problems and international development. The charity's flagship project is the web publication Our World in Data, where we focus on communicating data and research to make progress against the world's largest problems.
Adviza Partnership
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareADVIZA AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED BY ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT MATURE & RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY GIVING ADVICE ON A RANGE OF SUBJECTS FROM CAREERS (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT) & EDUCATION TO DRUG ABUSE, HOMELESSNESS & TEENAGE PREGNANCY. ADVIZA ALSO SUPPORTS OTHER CHARITIES & NPOs.
Pentreath Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureWe offer training, work experience, recreational and employment opportunities to people in Cornwall who are recovering from mental ill health.
Malaria No More United Kingdom
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthWe are Malaria No More UK. We bring people together to lead and fund the fight against malaria because we can wipe out this disease in our generation, and stop millions of lives being cut short. Right now malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people every year, mostly children under five and pregnant women. No one can end malaria alone. So we unite people worldwide who have the power to
Sofronie Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe objects of the Foundation are to further such charitable purposes and to benefit such charitable institutions as the Trustees think fit. Its main interest is in improving the lives of socially disadvantaged young people in the UK, France and the Netherlands by increasing their employment opportunities through academic and vocational programmes.
Myristica Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE CHARITY SUPPORTS ORGANISATIONS WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER MERIT SUPPORT, INCLUDING MEDICAL RESEARCH, CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AND FOREIGN AID
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 8,677 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?
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 economic and community development charities?
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 economic and community development charities?
Across all 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 economic and community development charities?
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.