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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 8,677 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

8,677
Charities
£9,914,386,440
Total Income
£963,216
Avg Income
79.4%
Program Ratio

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

Farming And Wildlife Advisory Group South West LTD

Economic and community development, Environment

FWAG SW is a conservation charity that focuses on the interaction between wildlife and the farmed environment. To do this it seeks to support, enthuse & inspire farmers to value the environmental assets on their land & use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future. By using a Whole Farm approach FWAG SW seek to embed conservation into the commercial farming model.

Latest Income: £3,885,922
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Hospitality Action

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health

Provision of advice and/or grants to persons who are either in employment or have been employed in the Hotel & Catering Industry. Our life support programme covers crisis help, essential needs assistance,education on drug and alcohol abuse (through a corporate seminar programme),family members communication and assistance and an employee assistance programme.

Latest Income: £3,880,813
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent

Economic and community development, Heritage

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

Latest Income: £3,858,749
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Embassy

Economic and community development, Housing

We take homeless people off the streets who have been assessed and referred by key workers and are committed and motivated to the challenge of getting back on track. We provide them with a room in a shared property and help them to find a job, save funds and find permanent accommodation, with aftercare. We provide them with physical, mental and spiritual care with a Christian faith-based focus.

Latest Income: £3,842,291
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The Five Lamps Organisation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care

The Five Lamps Organisation delivers Community Based Projects throughout Stockton, The Tees Valley, and now delivers Financial Inclusion work regionally.These projects are primarily involved in the following:Employment. Enterprise Education Home Care Health Young People Community Finance

Latest Income: £3,807,483
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Transparency International UK

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

The relief of poverty, suffering and distress in any part of the world caused directly or indirectly by corruption.The promotion for the public benefit of ethical standards of conduct and compliance with the law by governmental, industrial, commercial, voluntary sector and professional organisations in international and domestic business transactions and overseas development initiatives.

Latest Income: £3,768,621
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Church Urban Fund

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion

Church Urban Fund works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities across England. Through a combination of community-based projects, capacity-building support and research and policy activity, we work with churches and a wide range of partners towards our goal of seeing people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Latest Income: £3,753,802
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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William Blake House Northants

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social care

Residential care provision for young adults with learning disabilities, located in rural village communities. The Charity has four care homes, plus a transition home for challenging needs. We embrace the principles and ethos of Rudolf Steiner. The organisation also provides day care services in an urban farm setting, with a choice of learning activities including horticulture and animal nurturing.

Latest Income: £3,699,159
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Springboard Charity

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The advancement in life and education of young people under 25 through programmes to assist them to obtain work.To relieve unemployment for the public benefit through programmes to unemployed persons seeking employment in travel, tourism, leisure and hospitality.The relief of poverty caused by disability, social or economic circumstances, through provision of advice, training and support.

Latest Income: £3,690,292
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Servol Community Services

Economic and community development, Housing

Education/TrainingThe advancement of health or saving of livesThe Prevention or relief of PovertyAccommodation/Housing

Latest Income: £3,665,733
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Breakthrough - Transformation Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Empowering & equipping individuals and families who experience serious challenges, to take competent charge of their lives, to live well and contribute to the wider community. This is achieved through behavioural, mental and physical health interventions & education with nationally recognised qualifications and supported employment. Participants are given long-term follow up and support.

Latest Income: £3,663,853
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Young Somerset

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

We are the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. We deliver our vision through provision of Open Access Youth Work, targeted Skills Development and Social Action - with our Wellbeing Service running throughout. We encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.

Latest Income: £3,644,190
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Charity Of The Roman Union Of The Order Of St Ursula

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine reliefHelps: children / young people, elderly/old people, other charities / voluntary bodies, general public/mankindHow: provides human resources, provides buildings/ facilities./open space provides services, grants to organisationsWhere: England

Latest Income: £3,636,586
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Women's Organisation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health

Providing accessible, quality and gender sensitive enterprise; employment, education, management development services to women. Supporting women in the improvement of health and wellbeing. Stimulating research to support women's economic development. Influencing policy to improve the position of women. Delivering gender friendly incubator and meeting spaces.Maintaining a sustainable organisation

Latest Income: £3,634,443
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment

Our VisionThroughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and experienced by everyone.For the benefit of nature and people in Sheffield & Rotherham, working with our members, volunteers, local people, partners and the wider Wildlife Trust family, and by acting local.

Latest Income: £3,630,371
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Breaking Barriers

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Helping refugees living in the UK rebuild their lives through education, training and employment.

Latest Income: £3,598,198
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Amber Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

Amber provides relief of young persons, particularly those who are unemployed and/or homeless, by providing opportunities and facilities for training and experience of all kinds to enable such persons to decide upon, qualify for or obtain a job, career or position.

Latest Income: £3,551,840
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Derby County Community Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

Use the Power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through health, education, physical activity and sport.

Latest Income: £3,549,235
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Agricultural Association

Economic and community development, Research

To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.

Latest Income: £3,531,625
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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United Utilities Trust Fund

Economic and community development, Social welfare

The relief of those persons who are in condition of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are unable to meet the cost of charges for the supply of water and/or sewerage services provided to premises used or occupied by them by United as water and/or sewerage undertaker appointed pursuant to the Water Industry Act 1991 (or any statutory modification or amendment to that Act).

Latest Income: £3,508,840
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Resurgo Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Spear (an operating name of Resurgo) is one of the UK's most effective youth employment charities. Our vision is for every young person in the UK, regardless of their background, to fulfil their unique potential and contribute to society.The award-winning Spear Programme offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education.

Latest Income: £3,493,616
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Paul's Community Development Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The main activities of the Charity are facilities and services for education, support, training, recreation and leisure time occupation for children and young people resident in Balsall Heath and the surrounding area, and where appropriate the remainder of the community, including: the establishment and management of environmental projects, health services, family support services, community etc.

Latest Income: £3,482,810
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Off The Record (bristol)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health

Provision of mental health support, education and community development to young people aged 11 to 25.

Latest Income: £3,477,341
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Langdon Community

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion

Providing support to enable young Jewish adults with learning difficulties/disabilities to determine and maintain a lifestyle of their own choosing which affords dignity, fulfilment and individual status and maximises their potential for independence in the wider community.The Langdon Community achieves these objects through the delivery of Supported Living Services and an Employment Service.

Latest Income: £3,476,747
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 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.