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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,554
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The British Limousin Cattle Society Limited

Economic and community development

The promotion of agriculture for the public benefit by encouraging, promoting and improving Limousin cattle in the UK or elsewhere

Latest Income: £1,099,364
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Urban Outreach (bolton)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development

WE ARE A VOLUNTARY CARE ORGANISATION MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AS A PRACTICAL EXPRESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. PROJECTS: WINTER WATCH, STREET LIFE, REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE (RUNA), REACH OUT, MALE OFFENDER .EVES SPACE. FRIENDS OF FUN FOOD, STORE HOUSE,LOCAL WELFARE PROVISION.

Latest Income: £1,098,624
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire Education Business Company Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Research

TO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.

Latest Income: £1,089,562
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Diorama Arts Centre

Economic and community development, Society

Advance the arts and culture especially those activities which seek to make the arts relevant to the community and thereby advance citizenship and community development.

Latest Income: £1,087,334
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Durham Community Action Limited

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Our main areas of activity are the provision of advice and support services for the voluntary and community sector; outreach work with community groups and individuals; assistance and advice services for volunteers; health and well-being initiatives for disadvantaged and/or isolated people; assistance for local communities in developing initiatives that help to sustain their communities.

Latest Income: £1,046,445
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Raw Material Music And Media Education Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

To promote education and training in the creative and expressive arts and to advance the educational, physical, cultural and social welfare of young people in particular from disadvantaged inner city areas so that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society.

Latest Income: £1,043,017
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Community First Yorkshire LTD

Economic and community development, Social welfare

To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community particularly in Yorkshire and the surrounding area in particular the advancement of education and health and the relief of poverty and distress, the sustainability of rural life, or in pursuing any other charitable purposes by promoting and organising cooperation in the achievement of the said purposes.

Latest Income: £1,042,875
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Whitlingham Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

Manage and conserve Whitlingham Country Park for the recreation and enjoyment of members of the public who wish to enjoy it's amenities for quiet and peaceful pursuits in a rural environment.

Latest Income: £1,024,889
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Progressive Farming Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Environment, Health

The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.

Latest Income: £1,012,257
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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York Mind (incorporating Our Celebration) LTD

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health

York Mind (Incorporating Our Celebration) is an independent provider of high quality mental health services in York and its surrounding area.We support adults recovering from mental ill-health to help them achieve outcomes that will progress them towards recovery and integration in mainstream activity such as learning, volunteering or employment.

Latest Income: £1,011,813
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Drive Forward Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

DRIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION, HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CARE (AGED 16-26) TO FIND SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER THROUGH INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED PROGRAMMES OF SUPPORT, TRAINING , WORK INDUCTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH PAID EMPLOYMENT. PARTICULAR FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE CARE OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY.

Latest Income: £1,008,400
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Places Foundation

Economic and community development, Education, Housing

The objectives of the charity are to improve the quality of life for people and communities, particularly for those who suffer disadvantage as a result of exclusion from the labour market and inadequate access to essential services.

Latest Income: £996,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Save The Family LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing

Our mission is to support homeless families by providing emergency accommodation and education in basic/other life and social skills to enable families to get back on to the social ladder.

Latest Income: £995,441
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Foundation Rachel And Pamela Schiele

Economic and community development, Environment

Conservation of flora, fauna and the soil in the central Argentine pampas by farming commercially on organic principles, wildlife protection, education and promotion.

Latest Income: £988,374
Areas of Operation: Argentina
Status: Registered
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Watford Sheltered Workshop Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Providing supported work experience and skills training to people who are disabled or disadvantaged, enabling them to contribute to the community and where possible progress into unsupported employment.

Latest Income: £981,372
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Switch Charity Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The object for which the Company is established is the advancement of the education and training of children and young people resident in the UK, in particular by equipping them for employment in commerce, business and industry (the "Objects").

Latest Income: £980,194
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Paddington Recreation Ground

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.

Latest Income: £977,489
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Big Issue Trust

Economic and community development

The Social Enterprise Loan Fund aims to promote charitable purposes by the provision of loans and other financial assistance. We aim to support the growth of financially viable social enterprises.

Latest Income: £971,725
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Endeavour Training Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities

Endeavour is an inner-city outdoor adventure, alternative education, youth and community centre dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of young people and families.

Latest Income: £962,184
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Thomas J Horne Memorial Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, Housing

The Trust makes grants primarily to the hospice movement and related charities in the UK, but also to other organisations such as those aiding disabled and homeless people and third world self-help groups.

Latest Income: £960,573
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Chiltern Open Air Museum Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Heritage

Museum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided.

Latest Income: £951,552
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Community Ventures (middlesbrough) LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Education & Training, Relief of Poverty, Economic/community/development/employment

Latest Income: £948,625
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Feed The Poor

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Humanitarian Aid abroad & UK, includes Emergency Response, Feeding, Agriculture, Empowerment, Shelter, Health, Medical Aid & Equipment to Clinics and Hospitals, Orphans Sponsorship & Orphan related projects within Communities. Widows Assistance, Clean Water & Sanitary solutions. Provision of Education to the less fortunate and all that entails. Assistance to Community & homeless in UK.

Latest Income: £938,458
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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East Durham Community Initiatives LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

Reducing social exclusion by operating community projects to reduce unemployment through training. Alleviate hardship and provide support to young homeless and in need.

Latest Income: £912,367
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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The Newbury And District Agricultural Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.

Latest Income: £900,202
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.