Economic and community development Charities
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Youth Federation Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthYouth Federation Ltd strives for equal life chances for young people through a range of interventions and services including support to access education and employment, intensive mentoring and mental health services. We also deliver a variety of personal social development programmes and training courses. In addition to running youth clubs we provide infrastructure support for the youth sector.
Ruils
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRuils is a user-led charity that supports disabled children and adults to live independently & be part of their community. We deliver a range of holistic, outcome-focused services that aim to remove barriers to living an independent life including information, advice, advocacy, befriending, Direct Payments support, Social Prescribing and inclusive community activities.
Citizens Advice West Northamptonshire And Cherwell
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingCitizens Advice West Northants and Cherwell provides advice, information and assistance on a wide range of issues including debt, benefits, employment, housing, consumer and family problems. Citizens Advice West Northants and Cherwell serves the areas of West Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire.
Rehabilitation Services Trust For Oxfordshire Re-Employment Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageThe objects are for the relief of persons suffering from mental distress and disorder including particularly persons within the city of Oxford and the surrounding district and in particular for the following purposes:1. To provide for the rehabilitation of the disabled, and2. To provide them with opportunities for theraputic work, training, work placement and support to gain employment
Heeley Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationHeeley Trust is a community-led anchor organisation, working hard to improve the environment, opportunities and prospects of our neighbourhood. We work together with residents, groups, schools and agencies to strengthen community cohesion through youth, training, community and environmental projects. We are developing social enterprises and a growing asset base to sustain this work.
The Food Museum
Economic and community development, HeritageMuseum of rural life and educational and training centre
Stoke City Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe charaties activities included The Schools Programme (in curriculum time), After Schools Coaching, Soccer Schools, Birthday Treats, Sponsored Penalty Shoot Outs, Match Day Activities, GirlÔÇÖs and WomenÔÇÖs Football, Saturday and Sunday Clubs, Disability Centre and Tours of the Ground.
Burnley Pendle And Rossendale Council For Voluntary Service
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentTo promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in Lancashire and neighbouring areas; to promote, coordinate, support and develop community activities and to unite citizens of all classes irrespective of gender, religion or political opinion in the promotion of heath and social welfare.
World Bicycle Relief UK
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe Charity's objects are to relieve the needs of people living in poverty anywhere in the world including in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of bicycles to enable them to access education, employment, healthcare and other essentials of life.
Community Action Isle Of Wight
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Social welfareTo promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the County of the Isle of Wight in furtherance of health and conservation or protection of the environment in a manner recognised as charitable and for the relief of poverty, distress, disability and sickness.
Sussex Emmaus
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingThe Emmaus Brighton & Hove Community offers a home and meaningful work to 53 men and women, many of whom have been formerly homeless. 7 social enterprises generate funds which support the work of the Community - 6 retail shops and a cafe. Residents (Companions) can stay as long as they need. The Community is committed to helping those in greatest need through its solidarity work.
The Crusaders' Union
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentSince 1906 the charity has been reaching out to children and young people with the good news of Jesus Christ. We are passionate about working with children and young people, helping them to realise their full God-given potential as theyjourney from childhood to adulthood, encouraging them to develop a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service.
Action For Race Equality
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity's aims are to increase education attainment, employment and entrepreneurship rates for BAME people to the national average; to ensure that BAME communities and individuals contribute to the economic growth of their communities; to work with individuals and communities to improve integration and cohesion.
The Joseph Storehouse Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of livesHumanitarian aid organisation with aims to raise awareness & financial aid to help meet the physical, educational and spiritual needs in communities as identified by the trustees.
The Toybox Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingToybox is an international development agency with a focus on street children. Toybox works with partners looking for many solutions and is driven by the impact we can have on changing the world for street children.Our vision is of a just world with no street children.Our mission is to end the injustice of children living and working on the streets.Our core value is to be Courageous.
The Redeemed Assemblies Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfarePreach, Teach & Advance Christian Faith--Worship, Seminars, Conferences, Bible College. Offer Counselling & PrayersOperate Community Foodbank, fighting food poverty, providing essentials and relief materialsMusic Classes, offer advice on Family, Employment, Housing, Provide Clothing & Relief Materials.We provide computer support for I.T beginners, prepare and proofread CVs, application forms
Team Domenica
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTeam Domenica's mission is to help people with learning disabilities discover their career potential, to create employment opportunities and to remove barriers to work in local communities.
The Linskill And North Tyneside Community Development Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Linskill Trust promotes opportunities for well-being by responding to the needs of individuals and communities in order to enhance the quality of life in North Tyneside.
Community Action Suffolk
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesWe aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.
The Beam Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, HousingThe Beam Foundation aims to promote the education of people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, and people with a criminal record by providing assistance in the form of crowdfunded vocational training and support in finding employment once training has been completed.
Addictions North East
Armed forces, Economic and community development, EducationThe Trust provides mentoring and support to the addictive community via a radical new telephone service or through group training and other routes.. Managed by ex-service users, the Trust also assists recovering addicts back to main stream education and/or employment.
First Steps (bath)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesFirst Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath.
Emmaus Cambridge
Economic and community development, HousingEmmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet again. For many who ever experience homelessness one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides a stable home and the opportunity to regain self-worth, making a real contribution to their community.
Tees Rivers Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentThe charity is involved in activities to improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments of the river Tees and its tributaries. In particular, work has been undertaken to deliver advice and capital works on diffuse rural pollution and invasive species control at a number of locations. The charity has also delivered River lab projects into local schools.
First Fruit
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo provide the advancement education and relief of poverty of people in needy circumstances involving the provision of assistance and training for the development of skills in coping with life and employment. To promote the advancement of the Christian Faith.
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.