Economic and community development Charities
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Papworth And Enham Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingThe Foundation supports the needs of people with disabilities. It also has the power to assist their needy dependants. These objectives are fulfilled in practice by raising appeal funds for its two associated charities, the Papworth Trust and Enham Trust, both of which are concerned with the training, employment and housing of people with disabilities and their families.
The Bollington Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and design.To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Bollington.To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest.
Sid Vale - Africa Link
Economic and community development, Social welfareSidvale Africa Link is a small charity that promotes friendship and cooperation between the people of the Sid Valley in East Devon and the people of the Bolero District in Northern Malawi. Since 1986 this charity has assisted the people of Bolero with various agricultural and educational projects. There have, over the years, been many visits to the area by people from East Devon.
The Sunderland Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyPromoting civic pride.
The Hoddesdon Society
Economic and community developmentConventional Civic Society with activities as noted below
Sacred Arts Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ReligionThe preservation and promotion of art, culture and literature through workshops in classical temple music and dance, a handicraft project as part of a rehabilitation programme for homeless women, maintenance of archives and a library of relevant literature and an agricultural arts project. SAT works in conjunction with an Indian charitable trust.
Poor's Allotment
Economic and community development, Social welfareTrustees, appointed by Bamford with Thornhill Parish Council: Mrs S. Thorp, Mr H Becket, Mr G H St D Danks, Mrs C Cotton. Objective, to benefit the labouring poor of Bamford. Assets include 2.75 acres of agricultural land which is let for summer grazing.
Keddington Poor
Economic and community development, Social welfareCollection of rent from agricultural fields. The income is used to aid needy people in Keddington, or to make occasional donations to charities.
Arnold's
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Educationfinacial assistance to young people for further education or job training
Bridgnorth Civic Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo promote and organise such activities as may be necessary for the preservation and improvement of the character and amenities of Bridgnorth, its riverside, and the town's rural surroundings including buildings, monuments, natural features and other features of historical, architectural or scenic interest.
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.
Coleshill And District Civic Society
Economic and community developmentAs a Civic Society serving the needs of all groups in the community.
Town Lands
Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvision of allotment, market garden and agricultural land.
The Kayler Travel Award Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentGiving of grants to young people to travel abroad to experience different forms of agricultural practice.
Pinder's Land
Economic and community development, ReligionLooking after agricultural land in village on behalf of parish church and parish council.
Allotments For Public Sand And Gravel Pits
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureCommunity and Welfare GrantsThe income generated could be used as follows (original wording):(i) In relieving in cases of need, persons resident in the Urban District of Frimley and Camberley who are eithera) aged or impotent, orb) sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm(ii) In or towards providing, developing or maintaining public open spaces and recreation groun
Radio Emergency Volunteer Communications
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Saving of livesThe provision of radio communications in cases of civil emergency and to assist statutory and voluntary emergency bodies i.e., St. John Ambulance, Red Cross, etc. As part of our training, we provide communications to organisers of sporting and community activities, such as cross-country equestrian events, marathons, carnival parades, etc.
Rotary Club Of Sedgefield Trust Fund
Associations, Economic and community developmentThe charity supports educational and humanitarian projects overseas and supports educational and community activities within the Sedgefield community. The charity generally supports groups but can also support individuals.
The Norfolk Holstein Friesian Breeders Club
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of Agriculture by the encouragement, promotion and improvement of the breeding of Holstein Friesian Cattle in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland with particular reference to Norfolk
The Surrey County Agricultural Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community developmentThe encouragement of agriculture and agricultural employees in their various crafts and to promote good farming, breeding and rearing livestock and horses. This is put into practice by organising annual Farms Competitions, a Ploughing Match and Country Fair, Agricultural Machinery Demonstrations and Long Service Awards and the annual Surrey County Show.
Hartlepool Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTo stimulate public interest. To promote high standards of planning & architecture. To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic interest. To protect and improve the environment.
Escrick And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings booth educational and social
Severn Group Committee Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureRural youth movement for young people aged between: 10 and 26 years, involving Educational Skills, Social, Sports & Competitions.
Charity Of Joseph Clarey
Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareThe Joseph Clarey Charity incorporating the St peter Toynton Relief in need Charity. Toynton relief in need charity has been merged into The Joseph Clarey charity. Toynton relief in need owns and consists of 2 parcels of land, The poor Close Meadow and the Poor Close Arable which it rents on an annual basis. The money raised is distributed to poor and needy individuals, who live in the village.
Operation Headstart
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmenteducation advice and legal advice services
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.