Economic and community development Charities
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Lowes Allotment
Economic and community development, EnvironmentManagement of Holt Lowes SSSI to benefit wildlife (in accordance with requirements of Natural England) and to enhance public access for quiet enjoyment of the countryside and its wildlife.
Ottershaw Society
Economic and community development, HeritageOttershaw Society 1) promotes high standards of planning and architecture, 2) educates the public in the geography, history, natural history, and architecture of the area3) secures the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural or public interest
The Devon Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe objects of the branch shall be to promote and encourage for the benefit of the nation the improvement, protection and preservation of the countryside of Devon and its towns and villages and the better development of the rural environment.
The Wotton-Under-Edge Civic Society
Economic and community developmentMonitors all planning applications in Wotton under Edge parish. May hold talks, lectures, consultations for members and the general public to inform and support the preservation, conservation and quality of the local environment.
Loughborough Good News Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionProvision of Cristian resources for education, worship , and personal use.Listening ear for those in distress. Help with form-filling for those with learning difficulties. Voluntary employment work placements for variety of situations. Quiet space for people to sit, pray, think in peace. Prayer requests. Open forum for discussions of faith. Talks & presentations for community groups.
St Aubyn's Charity
Economic and community development, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable Purposes including overseas aid and famine relief
Women's Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationWomens development initiatives in particular related to economic and civic inclusion.
Association Of Friends Of The Museum Of Kent Life
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritagePROVIDE HELP AND RESOURCES TO MUSEUM. RAISE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS. GIVE GRANTS TO MUSEUM.
Cheslyn Hay And District Footpaths And Countryside Conservation Society
Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe group seeks to protect the public rights of way and the coutryside in the parishes of Huntington,Hatherton,Saredon, Shareshill,Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley,Featherstone, Hilton and Essington
Misterton Community Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesManaged a redundant village hall with a view to rationalisation.In accordance with the governing document the trustees obtained permission to sell the Victoria Institute. The property has been sold and the proceeds of the sale will be spent in accordance with the objects of the charity from time to time in due course.The Trustees will compose of a maximum of eight members of the community
Settle Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe primary function of the charity is to make grants to individuals to support activities outside the normal curriculum such as study visits. The second function is to support the provision of community transport in this deeply rural area.
Llangeler Pentrecourt Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPromotes the well being of women in rural areas through education, training, health and welfare activities.
The Fuel Allotment
Economic and community developmentPreservation of rural area
The Pat Gray Arts (music) And Rural Education Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo advance public education in the Arts (particularly music, literature and drama), country life and related subjects.
Planning Aid For London
Economic and community developmentPlanning Aid service provides advice and support - on town planning matters - which is free, independent and professional. The advice provided clearly reflects the current UK planning system, but is not part of local or central government nor developer influenced. We work with individuals and communities all over London to help them with changes in their neighbourhoods and areas.
Warrington Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePromoting good standards of planning and design and encouraging the preservation and conservation of buildings of historical or architectural interest within the area of interest
Northenden Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureGive support to youth groups by giving donations to help purchase sports equipment, musical instruments etc. Make people aware of the facilities available to them. Protect and try and bring about changes that will enhance the facilities in the area. Look after the environment.
The Rees Owen Memorial Fund
Economic and community developmentThe income of the Fund is to be used for the provision of prizes for students attending the course in agriculture organised by the Pembrokeshire Education Committee.
The North Devon Conservation Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture; to educate the public in the history, natural history and architecture of the region; to secure the preservation , development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in North Devon
Cronfa Ymddiriedolaeth Amaethyddol Edeirnion (edeyrnion Agricultural Trust Fund)
Economic and community developmentTO SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE TAKING UP AGRICULTURE OR CAREERS ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
Oak House Trust LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo provide a comfortable residence for male adults with learning disabilities. Supplying facilities to give a feeling of being able to contribute towards the upkeep of the establishment by their particicpation in horticultural activities, animal husbandry etc. To offer opportunitiedsto take part in local community activities. To develop the resdient's personal skills and awareness.
The Grasshoppers Fund
Economic and community developmentThe Advancement of and Research into Agriculture
Elizabeth Pyndar's Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareIn December 2018, Trustees resolved to amend the objectives as follows:The advancement of education,The advancement of community development andThe relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disability.Within the Parish of KempleyThe Trustees are: The Rector and 3 appointed by the Kempley Parish Council
The Bangladesh Welfare Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare, SocietyTo provide advice/information on welfare rights, housing, primary healthcare, education, training, employment, environmental issues, human rights. people with disabilities, help the homeless people, to advance the education of children and to relieve poverty amongst Bangladeshi's in the UK.
The Ukana Maternity Hospital Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthThe Charity has constructed a Maternity Hospital in Ukana, a remote rural town in Enugu State, Eastern Nigeria. Its completion has made available a local hospital that serves all the neighbouring towns. Babies are being delivered there with the support of trained midwives. The Charity is now in the process of trying to acquire essential medical equipment and still needs ongoing financial support.
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.