Economic and community development Charities
Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Herefordshire And Gloucestershire Canal Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureThe trust's vision is of a sustainable, fully navigable waterway, with towpaths, reconnecting the rural communities between the cities of Hereford and Gloucester to bring environmental and economic benefits to both counties as well as recreational opportunities for local people and visitors alike.
Thanet Countryside Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchAdvancement of public education in ecology and natural history and the conservation, protection and restoration for public benefit of natural resources, natural beauty, animal and plant life and land of ecological or scientific importance throughout the Isle of Thanet. Provide for the benefit of the public facilities of a charitable nature for outdoor recreation in the Isle of Thanet.
Chadacre Agricultural Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Trust awards grants for agricultural education in East Anglia, and aims to advance the education of the public in all aspects of agriculture and farming by providing grants for training and research.
Loddon Social Enterprise LTD
Economic and community development, EducationTo provide work experience and training opportunities for people with special needs to help them develop their life skills in a safe environment.
Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire
Economic and community development, FacilitiesRCAN works to create strong and inclusive rural communities in which social disadvantage is addressed to create an equitable, sustainable, open and prosperous society.We do this by working with local community groups, encouraging enterprise, promoting equality of opportunity for all, speaking out on rural issues.
Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentAnnual Agricultural Show held every Tuesday after August Bank Holiday Monday at Kilnsey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Tibet House Trust
Economic and community developmentDuring the financial year the Trust had made donations to charitable institutions amounting to ?219,347. The detailed are below:1) Education, Religion and Culture - ? 26,5972) Community Development - ? 178,7843) Health - ? 13,966
Northbrook Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingOur charitable Trust typically supports Devon charities/organisations who focus on the care, education and training of children and young people under 25.
Newstead Colliery Miners' Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ProfessionsNewstead Miners' Welfare Trust is at the forefront of social and economic regeneration in an area high on the indices of local deprivation. Primary activities include: Cafe; social meeting; training, office and conference facilities; fully internet linked IT Suite; access to local service providers including local councils, and drop-in facilities for Job Club and other community support services.
Greenfield Valley Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote the restoration, improvement and permanent preservation of land and buildings of historic, industrial, environmental and agricultural interest for the benefit of the public.Also to maintain and provide heritage and countryside park.
United Counties Agricultural And Hunters Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote improvements in agriculutre generally, inlcuding forestry and horticulture, by holding exhibitions thereof and to use the Charity's showground and land for the generation of income in support of such activities.
Totteridge Manor Association Limited
Economic and community developmentMaintenance and preservation of common lands formerly held by the Lord of the Manor of Totteridge and the rural amenities attaching there to for the benefit of the residents of Totteridge and neighbouring districts and visitors.
Tottenham District Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe provision of assistance in the form of grants to the poorer residents in Tottenham and those who are house bound due to sickness, particularly old people
Dorset Rural Music School, Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFor music lessons in all styles by qualified experienced teachers on all instruments, singing and music theory. All ages , abilities welcome. Instrument hire, music library, music shop, practice rooms available. Music appreciation classes are held at the school which is also the public examination centre for practical music exams.
Christ Apostolic Church Mount Zion International
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, ReligionPREACHING AND TEACHING, ORGANISING SEMINARS FOR VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS SUCH AS YOUTH, MEN AND WOMEN, PROVIDING SPIRITUAL ADVICE AND COUNSELLING, CARING AND SUPPORTS OTHER CAHRITIES SUCH ELDERLY, YOUTHS, DISABLED AND CHILDREN. REVIVAL AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Hertsmere Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social careThe support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment
Antioch Christian Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareAntioch provides a community facility which is a base for - food/clothes bank, community businesses, business start-up units, children's play facilities, youth clubs, recording/rehearsal studios, conference/meeting rooms for hire by the local community, Sunday meetings, support groups, arts events, national conferences, training facilities for volunteers and young people.
Tamil Welfare Association (newham) UK
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Research, Social welfarePROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION , PROVIDE SERVICES. PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION, TRAINING, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, DISABILITY, THE PREVENTION OF RELIEF OF POVERTY, ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING, ARTS/CULTURE/HERITAGE/SCIENCE, ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /EMPLOYMENT.
The Brighton West Pier Trust
Economic and community developmentRecent activities include the development and regeneration of the root end of the West Pier through the BAi360 project which includes a strong heritage dimension, opening the West Pier Centre, securing of major artefacts removed from the sea-based pier and working closely with the City Council on the options for the future of the sea-based pier.
Ellingham And Ringwood Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo hold an annual agricultural show and to promote agriculture by encouraging skill and industry in all its trades, crafts and professions connected with it, using the income generated from the activities to help support charitable causes.
Reall Limited
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareWe support the development of self-sustaining local organisations in Africa and Asia that work with urban poor communities to help realise their right to land, housing and basic services. We provide a range of grants, loans and other support that these organisations need to deliver land, housing and basic services at increased scale and in new ways.
The Guild Of St George
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPromote the advancement of education & training in the field of rural economy, industrial design and craftsmanship, and appreciation of the arts in accordance with the principles set out in the Letters to Working Men by John Ruskin published under the title Fors Clavigera.
The Farmland Museum
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageThe promotion of the education of the public in the social and natural history, geology and archaeology of England with particular reference to agriculture and agricultural history in Cambridgeshire and the Fens.
Great Bardfield Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationGreat Bardfield Preschool is a rural preschool giving educational development to children aged between 2years old and four years old.
Evans Public Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureRaise money to maintain the Hall through different activities. Regular users are Bowls, Community Council, Line Dancing, Circuits, Social Hub, Quiz nights and Singalongs. Facilities have been improved through funding from Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Community Fund. The primary school regularly uses the facilities. We hold fundraising events such as fairs and Tribute Evenings.
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.