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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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Eaton Bishop Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Provision of a facility for community activities for the Parish of Eaton Bishop, including Ruckhall, Lane Head and Lower Eaton and other surrounding villages if required.

Latest Income: £33,387
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Reigate And Redhill U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

U3A provides Public Benefit by facilitating continuing education and social welfare to older people no longer in full-time employment. This is achieved by forming small, interactive groups of people with common or related interests who meet in each others homes, by organising general, monthly meetings with expert presenters on a wide range of subjects and by running trips to places of interest.

Latest Income: £32,547
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Garboldisham Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of people of Garboldisham and the surrounding areas. This is to include use for recreational, cultural and sporting pursuits, as well as meetings, lectures, classes, and for other forms of community activities, with the aim of improving the quality of life for all the villagers.The village hall is the central point for the village.

Latest Income: £32,158
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Urambo And Mwanhala

Associations, Economic and community development

Support of development projects in the Tabora Region of Tanzania. Specific projects involve, education, health, agriculture and water supply. The charity does not support individuals except as part of a larger project funded by the charity

Latest Income: £32,138
Areas of Operation: Tanzania
Status: Registered
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Tewkesbury And District University Of The Third Age

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Provision of educational and recreational activities in the Tewkesbury area for those no longer in full time employment. This is done mainly through small self help groups.

Latest Income: £32,004
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Tenbury Wells Young Farmers Club

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

providing a social group for people in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 26. Having fundraising events such as sponsored walks, rides, dinner and dances.

Latest Income: £31,780
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Arkleton Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

To study new approaches to rural development and education and improve understanding between rural policy makers, academics, practitioners and rural people. This is currently addressed through funding study exchanges.

Latest Income: £31,415
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Colchester And District Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.

Latest Income: £31,310
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Stockland Victory Hall

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

education/training; arts/culture; sports/recreation; animals; economic/community development; employment; children/young people; other charities/voluntary bodies; general public; mankind

Latest Income: £31,219
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Broadland Meridian

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

Support for people who face multiple barriers to entering training and employment including: Managing a long term mental health problem; Acquiring mental health problems whilst in work; Having a learning difficulty; Having a physical disability; Are living with poor mental health; Have problems as a result of physical disability; Young people not in employment or education;

Latest Income: £30,840
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

Latest Income: £30,697
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Reeth District Memorial Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Various clubs and societies of all ages meet, including AA, Athletics Club, Keep Fit, Reeth Brass Band, Reeth District Memorial Hall Management Committee, Open Minds, Reeth Parish Council, Reeth Show Committee, Seated Exercise, Swaledale Seedlings, Swale Singers, Two Dales 1st Responders and Young Farmers. It is a venue for live music, dances and drama for the benefit of the community.

Latest Income: £30,316
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Kensington Society

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage

To preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £30,136
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
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Bridgwater Community Church

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion

The Church operates locally in relationship with a family of churches across the UK and abroad, supporting mission locally and abroad, and runs a community resource which is used by organizations as a community center. We also run community activities locally and provide support for Grace Advocacy helping to provide support to those in the local community who are need of assistance.

Latest Income: £29,593
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Lowestoft U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF PROVIDING EDUCATION TO OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN WAVENEY DISTRICT AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY. ALSO TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THESE PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £29,506
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Ghana School Aid

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Ghana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.

Latest Income: £29,474
Areas of Operation: Ghana
Status: Registered
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Farrington Gurney Young Farmers Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

A rural Youth movement for members aged 10-26 yrs. Opportunities for young people to gain experience and confidence in entertainment & drama, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging & cattle rearing, travel, and skills & education. Clubs fund raise for themselves and other local charities. This is a member led organisation.

Latest Income: £29,287
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Pontefract Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

A non-political independent organisation monitoring planning, land use, regeneration, tourism, civic pride, heritage, and business, raising awareness to the people of Pontefract and district. Raising the profile of Pontefract as a place to live, work, do business and visit, by protecting and enhancing the environment.

Latest Income: £27,953
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Maldon And District Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.

Latest Income: £27,816
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age In Kennet (wiltshire)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.

Latest Income: £27,712
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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2nd Coningsby And Tattershall Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Latest Income: £27,662
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Bishop Of Guildford's Foundation

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

The charity works by raising funds from voluntary sources within the Diocese of Guildford which are used to make grants to assist local churches and faith-linked organisations develop and sustain community projects. Projects cover a wide range of public sectors including education, youth work, mental health, community development and the relief of homelessness and poverty in the local area.

Latest Income: £27,500
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Rotary Club Of Reading Abbey Trust Fund

Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Donations to individuals and local charities - occasionally to national charities. Service in the community. Specific assistance to overseas projects (Third World).

Latest Income: £27,317
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Belton Village Hall

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

Playgroup, Belton Gardening Club, Pilates, community activities, Charnwood Voices (choir) Parish Council Meetings and private hires for children's parties and adult functions.

Latest Income: £26,930
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Reading Maiden Erlegh Trust Fund

Associations, Economic and community development

The object of the charity is to provide voluntary assistance and funds to community activities and projects, both locally, nationally and internationally. It contributes to other national charitable organisations for the purpose of health, education, and care of those in need. The charity works closely with other rotary clubs and is affiliated to Rotary International, a world wide organisation.

Latest Income: £26,486
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.