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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.

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Economic and community development, Social welfare

Since 2002, iF Charity has been working with its partners to support Palestinians through a variety of relief and development programmes. The charity aims to further empower the people of Gaza in their efforts to build strong and resilient communities through poverty relief, education, community development and medical aid.

Latest Income: £2,997,093
Areas of Operation: Occupied Palestinian Territories
Status: Registered
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Rotherham United Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The Charity provides opportunities for children and young people of all abilities to engage in football and other sporting activities by providing activities and venues within Rotherham and its surrounding areas for children and young people to play sport and to benefit from qualified football coaching.

Latest Income: £2,957,207
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Unity Works Social Enterprises

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Supporting people with a learning disability to gain skills, achieve qualifications, secure and sustain jobs and be part of their community. Working with employers to achieve a more inclusive workforce, increase employment opportunities for people with a learning disability. Running social enterprises to create work and training opportunities for people with a learning disability.

Latest Income: £2,956,372
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Groundwork North Wales

Economic and community development

Groundwork works in partnership with the private, public and voluntary sectors, to enable people to change their own lives for the better, by engaging them in physical environmental activities and helping them to gain green skills and jobs.

Latest Income: £2,948,172
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools

Latest Income: £2,945,627
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Groundwork South And North Tyneside Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Society

Working with communities to build stronger neighbourhoods.Working to realise the potential of young peopleThrough education, promoting learning, citizenship and sustainabilityWorking to reconnect people and placesWorking to provide training for employment and stimulating enterpriseWorking to help businesses succeed

Latest Income: £2,931,913
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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White Rose

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

White Rose is a charity working towards the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. By generating income through social enterprises and fundraising, we enable Aegis Trust and organisations and projects that partner with Aegis, to undertake genocide prevention work in five areas: peace and humanity education, trauma healing, care for survivors, advocacy and the preservation of memory.

Latest Income: £2,926,001
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Environment

Hold an annual Agricultural Show. Raise awareness and activate and respond to climate change amongst the whole community through the Epic project. Develop and maintain links with the educational sector to encourage participation and increased knowledge within the community, develop and maintain links with regional food producers, develop and maintain links within the community.

Latest Income: £2,925,278
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Fc Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

THE BLACKPOOL F.C. COMMUNITY TRUST OBJECTS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC GENERALLY AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE INHABITANTS OF BLACKPOOL AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS:- COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION AND IMPROVING HEALTH- PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORTS AND RECREATION- ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Latest Income: £2,918,369
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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Action Tutoring

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

Action Tutoring provides subsidised tuition to pupils facing disadvantage through partnerships with schools, using trained volunteer tutors, aiming to ensure pupils are equipped in English and maths to be able to progress to further education, employment or training. The charity operates nationally across England.

Latest Income: £2,913,555
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Trinity Community Arts

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Projects to engage the local community, widen participation and increase community cohesion Training courses to improve skills and employability, targeting young people not in education, employment or trainingFacilities provision for grassroots community groups to increase service provision in the local areaLive music, theatre and dance activities as a Key Arts Provider for Bristol

Latest Income: £2,902,179
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Harpenden Mencap

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfare

Harpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including residential care, supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.

Latest Income: £2,890,859
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Devon County Agricultural Association

Economic and community development

The objects of the Association are the advancement of agriculture in the County of Devon and the encouragement of education and knowledge of agriculture and country pursuits. These objects are particularly fostered by the promotion of the annual Devon County Show.

Latest Income: £2,887,357
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind provides a Community & Wellbeing programme consisting of; One to one advice, Counselling & Wellbeing Coordination. Activity & social inclusion in the community including Sport, Walking, Connect & Meet, Creative classes& Football. Mental Health Training, Schools programme, Employment Services Support & Swindon Mindful Employers Network & evening Calming cafe model.

Latest Income: £2,879,552
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Cornwall Food Foundation

Economic and community development, Education

**IN LIQUIDATION**TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN CORNWALL THROUGH FOOD & ENABLE THOSE IN GREATEST NEED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINED CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & BETTER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADDING REAL VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE RUN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN OUR SUBSIDIARY RESTAURANT FIFTEEN CORNWALL, DEVELOP COMMUNITY TRAINING IN OTHER SETTINGS AND HELP DEVELOP THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.

Latest Income: £2,879,496
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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University Of Hertfordshire Students' Union

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

The Charity provides representational services, advice, support and services to students of the University of Hertfordshire. The charity provides a range of charitable services relating to social facilities, access to employment and volunteering opportunities as well as providing opportunities to participate in a range of cultural, sporting and other activities.

Latest Income: £2,865,678
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Lawes Agricultural Trust

Economic and community development, Research

The promotion of original investigation and research for the advancement of the science of agriculture

Latest Income: £2,862,908
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Landau Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Landau is a supported employment and work related training organisation providing one to one support for people with learning disabilities.

Latest Income: £2,859,806
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Mayor's Fund For London

Economic and community development, Education

The Mayor's Fund for London is a non-politically aligned, independent charity which champions opportunities for young Londoners from low-income backgrounds. We deliver impactful programmes which help to safeguard and transform the life chances of young Londoners by supporting them with access to food, wellbeing, education and employment opportunities. The Mayor of London is our Patron.

Latest Income: £2,855,207
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Opportunity Green

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Society

Opportunity Green is an NGO working to unlock the opportunities from tackling climate change using law, economics and policy. Opportunity Green helps countries, civil society and business access the solutions that reduce emissions and bring enormous opportunities for economic development, improved health and increased democracy.

Latest Income: £2,839,404
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Staffordshire Students' Union

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

Staffordshire Students' Union is the representative body for its students. A focus of its work is the provision of a range of services aimed at improving academic, social, cultural and sporting experiences, building a sense of community and belonging to the University and wider community. It provides advice and guidance on academic, financial, employment, housing and welfare issues.

Latest Income: £2,826,531
Areas of Operation: Hackney
Status: Registered
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Chichester Community Development Trust

Economic and community development

To create a thriving and sustainable community for the benefit of all who live, work and study in the area. The aims are to:i) Facilitate the creation of a strong and vibrant communityii) Encourage a low carbon lifestyle amongst residentsiii) Promote and support training, education & economic development activityiv) Own, maintain and effectively manage endowed community land and buildings

Latest Income: £2,825,479
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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East London Advanced Technology Training

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

Training, Education and Employment Support for disadvantaged adults and young people, in particular the long-term unemployed, refugee and migrant women, and young people not in employment, education or training. Services include vocational training, English language and basic skills, advice and guidance, welfare support and volunteering and work experience programmes.

Latest Income: £2,821,944
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Spring North Ltd.

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Community capacity buildingPromote social inclusionAdvancement of healthAdvice and Activities by(i) advancing in life and helping people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals,(ii) advancing education,(iii) relieving unemployment;(e) Assistance for Voluntary Organisations

Latest Income: £2,817,723
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Midstream (west Lancs) LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The activity of the Charity is to provide employment opportunities and to promote the advancement of education in particular, amongst young people and adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special need. By the provision of such training facilities the company will enable such persons to acquire and develop vocational skills which will enhance their employment prospects

Latest Income: £2,814,917
Areas of Operation: England
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.