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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.

Remar Association (uk)

Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Practical training is carried on by daily routine at each house on a Christian basis. The charity undertakes evangelistic work on the streets and in centres. Remar Association (UK) operates a soup kitchen to assist vulnerable people in the Nottingham area. The charity sends humanitarian aid containers to other Remar organisations around the world to relieve suffering from poverty and addictions.

Latest Income: £690,735
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Greenwich Mencap

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Leisure

Greenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.

Latest Income: £690,347
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Learning Partnerships

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

Working across diverse inner-city communities reducing inequality, exclusion and disadvantage to provide opportunities and support for children, young people and adults to access education, employment, training & volunteering.

Latest Income: £687,778
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Self Help Africa (uk)

Economic and community development

Self Help Africa (UK) is an international development, non-governmental organisation. Its main purpose is the assistance and advancement of people in need in less developed areas of the world. We have expertise in small-scale farming. We work with farmers to help them grow/sell more food, diversify their income/diets, make their livelihoods more sustainable and resistant to external shocks.

Latest Income: £685,692
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Museum Of Farming Limited

Economic and community development, Heritage

To operate the business of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming Limited, the objects of which are to preserve for the benefit of the Nation, agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, documents and livestock of educational and historical interest and to maintain and operate a museum for the purpose of exhibiting to the public such items of educational or historical interest.

Latest Income: £682,376
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Sargent Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure, Research

THE PRESERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANY AMENITY OR LAND THAT MAY BE VESTED IN THE CHARITY OR IS OF SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURAL OR SILVICULTURAL INTEREST. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSERVATION OR FIELD CENTRE OR MUSEUM FOR THE EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.ASSIST OR PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE ORGANISATION OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE.

Latest Income: £682,062
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Sofa Project

Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment

SOFA PROJECT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH THE CHARITABLE AIMS OF SUPPORTING THE REHABILITATION OF PRISONERS THROUGH WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ORGANISATION. THESE ACTIVITIES MAINLY COMPRISE THE RE-USE OF UNWANTED/DONATED FURNITURE AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCES BY REFURBISHING THEM AND SUPPLYING THEM AT LOW PRICES TO PEOPLE ON LOW INCOMES.

Latest Income: £676,035
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Age UK Bradford & District

Associations, Economic and community development

Age UK Bradford District works to value everyone's future, create age friendly communities and put people first. We deliver 4 key functions: Information, Help & Support, Advice & Casework and Community Activities & Groups empowering people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities from bases in 6 Community Hubs across Bradford, Keighley & Shipley.

Latest Income: £672,883
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Hertfordshire Agricultural Society

Arts, Economic and community development

To promote industry in general and in particular to promote rural industry and agriculture, and to such end generally to improve it in all its branches, to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts, and professions connected with it. The most important financial commitment, at the present time, is the organisation hosting and delivery of the Hertfordshire County Show.

Latest Income: £662,063
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ramgarhia Sabha Southall

Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Sikh Religious organisation provides religious, educational, cultural, Sports and Community development services in the Southall(West London) Area. It also provides relief for poverty within community and supports relief efforts in the event of disasters around the world.

Latest Income: £660,427
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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The White Ensign Association Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Naval charity which supports all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RFA, including dependants. A non-grant giving organisation, the Association helps personnel in matters including Armed Forces pensions and compensation, civilian employment and personal welfare and administration, giving guidance at an individual level. Delivers an extensive lecture programme.

Latest Income: £659,822
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Moreton-In-Marsh And District Agricultural And Horse Show Society

Animals, Economic and community development

THE HOLDING OF AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORSE SHOW ON FIRST SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER AND ON FARM COMPETITIONS IN A RESTRICTED AREA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC.

Latest Income: £655,474
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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South London Islamic Centre

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

The principal activity of the Charity during the year was the advancement of the religion of Islam andthe education of Muslim children in accordance with the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.Other activities included the relief of poverty, the provision of funeral services to the Muslimcommunity, and the provision of facilities for community development in the South London area.

Latest Income: £648,440
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Hinckley And District Work-Link Project

Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Health

WORK-LINK is a Hinckley Charity, based on the Recycling of furniture/electricals. It provides sheltered, meaningful opportunities to help unemployed individuals, who are not ready/able to embark on a more formal training/educational programme or to directly enter employment. It is an integrated scheme catering for a variety of people, many of whom have special needs, including mental ill health.

Latest Income: £641,731
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Camden Community Law Centre

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing, Social welfare

High quality advice to Camden's most deprived residents through telephone and face to face work. We reach BME and refugee communities by having a number of advisers from those communities. Areas of advice offered are: Welfare Benefits, Employment, Debt, Housing, Asylum and Immigration - we include representation at Tribunals and Outreach sessions in libraries and Community Centre.

Latest Income: £640,989
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Eastern Angles Theatre Company Limited

Arts, Economic and community development, Education

Touring theatre company established in 1982, bringing high-quality productions of new writing to mainly rural towns and villages in the East of England. Also schools tours and workshops, site-specific performances and occasional national tours, including performances in London and at the Edinburgh Festival.

Latest Income: £639,211
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Dhl UK Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Vision: Underserved young people in the UK access decent employment and thrive in their careers. Mission: We address inequalities and barriers that affect underserved young people in their access to employment. Together with our charity partners we build their aspirations and develop the skills they need to access employment and thrive in the world of work.

Latest Income: £636,602
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Anglesey Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure, Research

To promote agriculture, horticulture and forestry and to advance science and research in connection with these subjects for the benefit of the public and to promote the improvement of livestock and the prevention and eradication of disease in animals useful to man in particular in the Isle of Anglesey and other parts of Wales.

Latest Income: £635,888
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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Fresh Fields Enterprises

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

To assist people with special needs and learning difficulties to make the transition between unemployment and mainstream employment, by offering selected training courses in which they may gain the skills and qualifications for a trade.

Latest Income: £633,245
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Camden Chinese Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

We have daily Luncheon club, yoga,keep-fit class,Tai Chi Class,Health events,Health Talks,monthly Eyes test,Swimming Class,Celebration for New year ,Chinese New Year etc,Day trips.Residential Trip and Fundraising Events.Besides, we have Elderly Project ,Welfare Advice Project,Housebound Project ,Volunteering Project ,Community Development and Health Project.

Latest Income: £623,960
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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YMCA Scarborough

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

Latest Income: £620,040
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The A S Charitable Trust

Economic and community development

THE CHARITY IS PARTICULARLY SYMPATHETIC TO PROJECTS WHICH COMBINE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, WITH CHRISTIAN LAY LEADERSHIP, WITH THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT, WITH PEACEMAKING AND RECONCILIATION OR OTHER AREAS OF SOCIAL CONCERN.

Latest Income: £618,279
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Qed Foundation Limited

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Improving the educational, social and economic circumstances of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK - particularly those of Bangladeshi, Indian or Pakistani origin who are struggling against disproportionately high levels of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination of various kinds - and contributiong to a society based on the principles of equality, diversity and social justice.

Latest Income: £617,501
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sandwell Multi Care

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social care

THE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.

Latest Income: £616,463
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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Allan And Nesta Ferguson Charitable Settlement

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The trustees award grants to UK registered charities, supporting educational projects, the promotion of world peace and overseas development.

Latest Income: £613,947
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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.