Economic and community development Charities
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The Gorilla Organization
Economic and community development, EnvironmentSaving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
Re:vision North Limited
Economic and community development, EducationRe:vision provides grant funding to employment groups who prepare individuals for work. Re:vision quality checks & provides training for these organisations to help improve their service. Re:vision supports these organisations in engaging with employers who can provide meaningful, paid, sustainable employment opportunities & also offers an employer engagement service.
Racing Industry Accident Benefit Scheme
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe principal objective of the charity is to provide disablement benefits for the members (various classes of employees of racehorse trainers as stated in the Scheme Rules) who have suffered financial hardship following accidental injury, disablement or death arising from, and in the course of, employment and to provide a capital lump sum in the event of serious injury or death.
Friends Therapeutic Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingThe Trust provides and maintains one or more homes in which young people in need of such assistance may reside in conditions calculated to assist to establish themselves in life as ordinary members of society.
The Countryside Alliance Foundation
Economic and community development, EnvironmentPromoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the environmentSupporting conservation projects that protect flora and fauna in the British countrysideEducating the public in subjects relating to the conservation, protection and enjoyment of the countrysidePromoting sustainable development through research and the prudent use of natural resources
The Wsup Charity
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe WSUP Charity seeks to alleviate poverty and suffering in the world through the extension of water and sanitation services to low income communities and education on health and hygiene matters.
The Greensand Trust
Economic and community developmentTo promote, encourage and procure for the benefit of the public, the improvement, protection and preservation of the countryside of the Greensand Ridge and its surroundings and its town and villages and for the better development of the rural countryside.
Community Transport
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe charity operates 3 core services: 1. Provision of accessible transport for people with limited mobility or other health conditions; 2. Supply of donated domestic and office furniture to raise income for charitable purposes; 3. Training and work experience for disadvantaged or unemployed individuals and to voluntary and community groups.
Torfaen Citizens Advice Bureau
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProvide advice and support at two Bureau offices and outreach services through face to face interviews, written correspondenc, telephone advice, email, via a video link on benefit, debt, housing, consumer, employment, education, immigration, family, legal and local issues.
Warwickshire Community And Voluntary Action
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationSupport to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations through Funding and Governance advice and support , Training , Community development . Strong representation, Group support and development . Campaigning and promotion, Volunteer recruitment and good practice in Volunteer management, Direct delivery projects include Social Prescribing, Youth Employment and two Big Local areas
The Mudchute Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareThe Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.
Emmaus Turvey
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareRelief of poverty, hardship and distress by providing (or assisting in) accomodation for poor and homeless people in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire, and their education, training and employment training to develop employment skills. Support for other Emmaus Communities.
Dfn Project Search
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe advancement of education and the promotion of equality and inclusion of people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic in employability skills, so as to develop their capabilities that they can gain employment and lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this through supporting and training partner organisations to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH Supported Internship Programme.
Onvero
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationImproving member D&I/employment practices through the delivery of policy and support; deliver training and consultancy. Encourage more UK employers to adopt D&I strategies. Raise awareness of D&I laws as key commentator on D&I/employment issues. Ensure delivery of workable discrimination laws to Government. Raise awareness of all discrimination and the benefits of diversity.
The Selby Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareSelby Trust's vision is delivered with the ethos of "Many Cultures One Community". We manage community buildings & run community projects that respond to community needs whilst improving the life chances of disadvantaged communities in 5 areas: (a) facilities management, (b) Community development, (c) Community environmental development, (d) Community economic development, (e) Community safety.
Hull Resettlement Project Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe care and support of homeless and other disadvantaged persons who are in need of help to acquire a settled way of life by providing, developing and maintaining short term residential accommodation or similar facilities.To further help those accommodated by way of advice or counselling & any other form of aid to acquire employment more permanent accommodation education or any other benefit.
Natural Ability
Economic and community development, EducationNatural Ability offers agricultural and land-based training, employment, supported living, activity holidays and specialist education packages to people with learning and other disabilities. Respect for the environment, learning about farming, caring for animals and plants and living in a sustainable way are also fundamental to the organisation.
Camden Garden Centre Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareEducation of disadvantaged people as Trainees by actual involvement in commercial activity/employment experience. Camden Garden Centre Charitable Trust carries out this charitable function through the vehicle of its wholly owned subsidiary Camden Garden Centre Ltd (co. reg. no. 1592398) which employs Trainees in agreement with the Trust.
Sand Dams Worldwide Limited
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareSand Dams Worldwide supports rural dryland communities to work their way out of poverty with dignity. Working with local partners, we support rural communities to gain access to clean water close to their homes and to invest in climate-smart agriculture. In pioneering sand dams we promote and support the application of sand dam technology by key stakeholders in drylands.
The Noah Enterprise (new Opportunities And Horizons)
Economic and community development, Education, Health, Heritage, HousingWelfare Service providing food, shelter, counselling, resettlement advice, medical and dental care, and a street outreach service working with rough sleepers and those deeply entrenched. Social Enterprise where we restore furniture and white goods for sale, providing work experience and training in vocational and life skills.
Just Homes Charity
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poverty through provision of housing, accommodation and assistance to help house people in needy circumstances and associated facilities and amenities. The advancement of education including developing skills for coping with life and employment and providing advice to people in ineedy circumstances and providing training and advice to other porviders of housing and accommodation.
The Braunstone Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareNEIGHBOURHOOD BASED CHARITY, WITH SERVICES RELATING TO SUPPORTING OLDER PEOPLE, FOOD POVERTY, WELFARE ADVICE, TRAINING, BUSINESS SUPPORT, SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND VOLUNTEERING.
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTO ADVANCE AND ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE USE OF THE GAME OF FOOTBALL AND MULTI-SPORTS AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES. IN ADDITION, TO PROMOTE ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AND CONFERENCING VENUES.
Health And Hope UK
Economic and community developmentHealth and Hope UK supports the delivery of programmes in Myanmar structured around four strategic goals:1. Health: to improve access to public health & primary medical care2. Education: to build local skills for community development3. Community: to enhance community, cohesion and hope4. Food security: to diversify agricultural production and reduce chronic malnutrition
Knowle West Media Centre
Economic and community developmentTo achieve cultural, social and economic regeneration by involving the community in media activity, education and action. Social Capital: building involvement, trust and decision making. Digital Creativity: as a force for change and route into education. Environmental Action: local awareness leading to global change. Enterprise: developing opportunities for local businesses and work.
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.