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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,410 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,410
Charities
£3,847,430,462
Total Income
£1,489,520
Avg Income
87.0%
Program Ratio

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Seale-Hayne Educational Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Research

The activities of the Trust are governed by the Subject, to include the art, science and technology of agriculture, food and land use and of disciplines supporting agriculture, food and land use or such other arts, sciences and branches of technology as the Trustees may determine.

Latest Income: £113,840
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Proficiency Test Committee

Economic and community development, Leisure

The object of LPTC shall be advancement of education and training by means of collaboration with City & Guilds Land Based Services in the administration and provision of certificates of competence in practical agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Latest Income: £113,636
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Alconbury Community Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

To provide opportunities for the development and education of (2 ? years? 4 years) aged children within the local rural area.Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and ensuringopportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, meansor ability

Latest Income: £113,518
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Proficiency Test Committee

Economic and community development, Leisure

YPTC continues to act as a assessment centre for NPTC. We provide a wide range of landbased assessments both economically and efficiently. We deliver approximately 3000 test per annum.

Latest Income: £112,505
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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New Green Community Trust

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

For the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.

Latest Income: £111,531
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Oxfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Economic and community development, Leisure

To advance the education of young members of the public at large in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. Also in the interests of the social welfare of such members to provide, and promote the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilities which will assist in their development.

Latest Income: £109,775
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of lives

We are a group of 45 unpaid volunteers who provide search and rescue services to people and animals who find themselves in difficulty, mainly in the countryside. We are available all day every day, whatever the weather. An Operational Support Group aid the Search and Rescue members. We depend on donations and fundraising. We assist both the Police and the Ambulance Service and other services.

Latest Income: £107,756
Areas of Operation: Middlesbrough
Status: Registered
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The Swindon U3a

Economic and community development, Education

Various groups are run for the educational, social and wellbeing of the mature person and other persons eligible for membership due to no longer being in full employment.

Latest Income: £107,200
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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Bangladesh Youth Movement

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

our clients come from a broad group of indivuals from the local community including young people, elderly people, people with disabilies people providing social welfare through advice and information service with clients and also one to one interaction with clients, through eduacation,training,job club arts and crafts youth provision including sports, lesiure, indoor and outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £105,651
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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National Traction Engine Trust

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

To encourage and promote public interest in the preservation of historical steam powered road vehicles, fairground and agricultural equipment and to promote safe operation, maintenance, repair and exhibition of such equipment by organising training programmes, publication of books and codes of practice and by supporting skills development programmes for youngsters and adults.

Latest Income: £104,705
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Brandon Carrside Youth And Community Project

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project aims to offer a safe and stimulating environment where children and young people can develop skills, create positive outcomes and take an active role in the community in which they live and where appropriate accredit this using National Awards. BCYCP also offers community activities for the whole family thus building cohesion between the generations.

Latest Income: £102,384
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Eye And Dunsden Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of village hall for local community activities including the Parish Council, various exercise classes, private hires for family parties, weddings, wakes and other leisure activities.

Latest Income: £102,101
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Hastings Area Community Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The provision of accommodation for charities and other organisations and providing an administration service to other grant making bodies. Also making Grants to individuals in line with the Charity's objects.

Latest Income: £101,800
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

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

youth organisation for people aged 10-26 years. Clubs arrange a weekly programme of events for their members including talks, visits and social activities. As well as weekly meetings members can also participate in sports, drama, quizzes, public speaking, community and conservation projects. Membership is open to anyone, whether they have an agricultural background or not

Latest Income: £101,785
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Landskills

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

1) To promote the advancement of training for the land based employment within Derbyshire and surrounding geographical area.2) To support other organisations in maintaining standards related to the awards. 3) Facilitate the recruitment and training of verifiers for awards related to land based work.4) Liaise with other training & education providers to enhance opportunities.

Latest Income: £100,767
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Essex Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Education

The Essex Agricultural Society aims to raise the profile of the food and farming industry to the general public and to act as a route for communication between the Society, its members, the farming and non-farming communities and schools.

Latest Income: £100,135
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

BOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.

Latest Income: £96,594
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Whittlesey Charity

Economic and community development, Religion

We have four funds. Relief in need, education, public purposes & church. They are self explanitory, except that the church fund is a share of our net income. Our area of benefit is limited to the urban & rural districts of Whittlesey. Applications from outside our district will perhaps not receive a reply.

Latest Income: £96,363
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Council For Awards Of Royal Agricultural Societies

Economic and community development

Exists to recognise outstanding contributions to agricultural and rural progress within the UK and to make awards accordingly of associateship and fellowship, duly assessed by peer review.

Latest Income: £95,892
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Nunthorpe And Marton Playing Fields Association

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

We provide and maintain community sports and recreation facilities for people of all ages in Nunthorpe, Marton and Ormesby. Through football, cricket, racket sports, running, quoits, volunteering and community activities, we promote health, wellbeing, social inclusion and active lifestyles while preserving open space for public benefit

Latest Income: £95,650
Areas of Operation: Middlesbrough
Status: Registered
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Corn Exchange Benevolent Society

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Helps present/past employees, dependants, of grain/related trades, agricultural merchants, feed compounders, flour millers, seed processors and others. Help is to people of all ages, is usually financial, in form of grants or help with utility and other bills.

Latest Income: £95,298
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Copperdale Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Social welfare

Copperdale provides a home for homeless young people aged between 15 - 24, providing 24 hour a day support and aims to empower marginalised young people to gain better life chances. An additional project, The United Estates of Wythenshawe, provides an alternative community centre which is open to all ages including young people who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs and poor life choices.

Latest Income: £95,096
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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Life Destiny Church Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion

We are a Christian church based in Harrogate and meeting Sunday mornings, 10am at 93 High Street, Starbeck, HG2 7LH. We operate various activities including Sunbeams (mother and toddler group), Extend (for the over 60's), CAP Release (for those with life controlling dependencies), CAP Life Skills (helping those on low income), CAP Job Club (for unemployed), children & youth work.

Latest Income: £94,663
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Lancashire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Lancashire Young Farmers is a democratic youth organisation with 15 clubs around Lancashire. Our aim is to provide opportunities for young people to learn new skills and develop existing ones, through self governance and a comprehensive programme of competitions and activities.

Latest Income: £94,502
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Lytham St Annes Civic Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote & encourage in the Lytham St. Annes area by meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications & promotions of a charitable nature:-+? A careful watch on the town's development-+? Focus public attention on the importance of enlightened town planning & imaginative design-+? Stimulate interest in & consideration of the preservation of features of historical interest & beauty in the town.

Latest Income: £93,886
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
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 2,410 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 £3.8bn 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 87.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.