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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.

Harper Adams University

Economic and community development, Education, Research

Harper Adams University delivers higher education in support of the agricultural, agricultural engineering, food science and technology, environmental science, veterinary science and land-based sectors.

Latest Income: £56,346,000
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Catholic Agency For Overseas Development

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. We:- work with communities in the global South to overcome poverty - protect lives & relieve suffering during emergencies- raise awareness of the causes of poverty to inspire a commitment to lasting change- challenge those with power to adopt policies and behaviour that promote justice & end poverty

Latest Income: £56,200,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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National Centre For Social Research

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

The provision on education and research into all areas of social policy particularly health, employment, housing, travel, education and crime. Most of the projects undertaken include surveys carried out throughout Great Britain

Latest Income: £51,717,542
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Acis Group Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Housing

Acis Group Limited delivers social and affordable housing, education, skills, training, employment and wellbeing services. It provides personalised support for people in communities, whilst creating opportunities for those communities to thrive.

Latest Income: £49,582,194
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mission Aviation Fellowship International

Economic and community development, Leisure

MAF International uses light aircraft transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF International delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world.

Latest Income: £44,840,268
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rethink Mental Illness

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

To provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.

Latest Income: £43,932,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Fedcap UK

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The activities of the charity is the advancement of social inclusion through enabling economic independence, employment and opportunity for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through various workforce and economic development initiatives and programmes delivered across the UK.

Latest Income: £41,756,381
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Pharo Foundation

Economic and community development

Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability.

Latest Income: £40,791,301
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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People Potential Possibilities

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Direct access hostels; youth services;floating support services;prison link worker scheme;mental health supported housing; advice services for young people; job seeking support young people;housing young people; street outreach;adults chronic exclusion work;education services;

Latest Income: £39,119,840
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Cyrenians LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

Changing Lives is a national, charity which provides specialist support services to vulnerable people and their families. Our key themes of work include: housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol, women & children's and employment services. Our mission is 'changing lives, building futures'.

Latest Income: £38,034,659
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The London Early Years Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is one of the UK's largest charitable social enterprises with a social purpose of 'changing the world one child at a time'. We achieve our social purpose by giving London's children aged 0-5 years the best start in life through the highest quality Early Years Education and Care, especially those who otherwise may not be able to access or afford it.

Latest Income: £37,158,611
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Percy Hedley Foundation

Economic and community development, Education

The Percy Hedley Foundation was established, for the public benefit, to promote the care, welfare, interest, opportunities (including opportunities to gain meaningful employment), education and advancement of disabled people.

Latest Income: £36,965,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wales Council For Voluntary Action

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

WCVA is the national membership organisation for voluntary organisations in Wales. WCVA promotes volunteering, good governance, sustainability and engagement by providing information, training, advice and support to charities, voluntary and community groups & social enterprises. WCVA manages several grant & loan schemes.

Latest Income: £36,614,642
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Calico Homes Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

PROVIDING AND MANAGING HOUSING AND SOCIAL HOUSING AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO HELP HOUSE PEOPLE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND AMENITIES OR SERVICES FOR POOR PEOPLE OR FOR THE RELIEF OF AGED, DISABLED (WHETHER PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY) OR CHRONICALLY SICK PEOPLE; THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, PROMOTING ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Latest Income: £35,198,000
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Odi Global

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries.

Latest Income: £34,810,701
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Muslim Hands

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion

International relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to educational and humanitarian projects worldwide.

Latest Income: £33,403,369
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Niab

Economic and community development

Activities within the general areas of crop varieties and seeds, including:Provision of information and advice to farmers, growers and educators.A programme of public good plant breeding which will positively impact the environment and public well-being.Crop variety performance trials and laboratory testing. Contract research for a wide range of organisations.Education and Training.

Latest Income: £32,895,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Thames Reach Charity

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Thames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.

Latest Income: £32,741,148
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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World Animal Protection

Economic and community development

We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.

Latest Income: £30,869,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Phoenix House

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

The principal activity of the Company, a registered charity and social landlord, is providing services for those suffering addictions relating to drugs and alcohol in residential, community and prison services and working with service users and their families/carers in socially deprived communities to create a range of positive outcomes. To include health, crime, education, employment and housing.

Latest Income: £30,442,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Hand In Hand For Aid And Development

Economic and community development

Provide medical support complemented with water, hygiene and sanitation. Give the most vulnerable the means to support themselves and be independent. Support victims of war and improve their resilience Respond to emergencies by providing food, shelter & medical support.

Latest Income: £27,119,747
Areas of Operation: Syria
Status: Registered
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One Nation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

ONE NATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS SITUATIONS TO MOST NEEDY ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND DESTITUTE, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, RELIGION, CULTURE, CREED AND GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARY.

Latest Income: £26,308,902
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Somerset House Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Somerset House Trust was established in 1997 to enhance the education of the public by the provision of a centre for the arts and to maintain the buildings for the benefit of the local and international community as an example of English national heritage. At its heart lies a creative community of innovative businesses and social enterprises which contribute to the vibrancy and energy of the site.

Latest Income: £25,257,000
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Drive

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

Provision of supported living services for people with learning disabilities or mental health disabilities, Provision of targeted domiciliary care support services for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Provision of Respite Care for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Employment training for service users with a learning difficulty.

Latest Income: £25,164,650
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Soil Association Limited

Economic and community development

- Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.

Latest Income: £24,876,000
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 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.