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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,554
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Kashmir Muslim Welfare Association Of Leeds 11

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion

Women Provisions: Coffee Morning Group, Language and Cultural learning classes.Children / Youth Provisions: Football, Boxercise, Arts and Crafts classes, Language classes, Inter-Cultural & Leadership Training, Cross Community Dialogue Facilitation, Raising awareness and signposting to Education, Employment and Training.Young & Adult Male Provisions: Wrestling Sessions, Cultural learning

Latest Income: £171,893
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Asha Neighbourhood Project Limited

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

To promote the benefit of people living in the Leeds 11 district of South Leeds. To advance the education, employment and health of women and their families, who due to cultural and language restrictions, have increased social, health and economic needs to be addressed. Services: One to one, group work and advice and advocacy.

Latest Income: £171,424
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Bengali Workers Association

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing

- GENERALIST WELFARE ADVICE- SPECIALIST ADVICE ON HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, FINANCE & WELFARE RIGHTS- INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE ON EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE, EDUCATION & TRAINING- OLDER PEOPLES SERVICES INCLUDING CRITICAL & SUBSTANTIAL NEEDS- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT (PARENTAL, FAMILY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)- GENERIC & OUTCOME FOCUSED YOUTH WORK- LUNCHEON CLUB & COMMUNITY CAFE

Latest Income: £170,960
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Shropshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

A rural youth organisation for people aged 10 to 26 with an interest in the countryside and agriculture

Latest Income: £170,654
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Mahavir Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfare

The Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals

Latest Income: £169,914
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Reform Corporation

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

++Â++º+-ª Alleviate poverty ++Â++º+-ª Provide health advice, advocacy, assistance, offenders projects, Welfare/Employment Rights advice and Assistance++Â++º+-ª Provide Educational, Training & Employment skills development++Â++º+-ª Provide Capacity Building Interventions to organisations and individuals ++Â++º+-ª Provide research, information and assistance to other agencies in related matters

Latest Income: £166,586
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Thomas Squire Charity

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

Our policy is to give grants to students entering further education for up to four years and one off grants for tools and other equipment to those starting apprenticeships or work training on the job. The area we cover is the ancient parishes of Elm, Emneth and Friday Bridge with Coldham. The charity only gives grants up to the age of twenty five.

Latest Income: £165,992
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Country Mice Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

To provide affordable childcare in a rural community and to enhance and foster the developement and education of children under school age in a setting that encourages parental involvement.

Latest Income: £165,877
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Antioch Community Trust

Economic and community development

The primary object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith.

Latest Income: £165,132
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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The Cheruby Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

Give aid for crises overseas, and generally help improve welfare of people in developing world and disadvantaged in UK. Support conservation programmes, medical welfare & education of people with learning disabilities.

Latest Income: £163,044
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Canolfan Cymdeithasol Porthmadog (portmadoc Community Centre Association)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Religion, Saving of lives

Town and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.

Latest Income: £160,511
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Paddington Farm Trust Limited

Economic and community development

PADDINGTON FARM TRUST PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR THE PEOPLE OF WESTMINSTER AND OTHER AREAS OF LONDON. PFT ALSO PROVIDES OUTDOOR, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHY-LIVING ACTIVITIES TO BROADEN PEOPLE'S HORIZONS AND BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE.

Latest Income: £160,361
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Dacorum Community Trust

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

The Dacorum Community Trust is a charity dedicated to helping those most in need within the Dacorum area, by managing and distributing funds it raises locally from individuals, companies and organisations.We assist local families who are disadvantaged through illness, loss of employment, and other circumstances.We are able to respond quickly and effectively.

Latest Income: £160,314
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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National Association Of Clinical Tutors

Economic and community development

Runs courses to enable to membership to do their jobs properly. Liaises with NHS & Medical Bodies to keep membership up to date.

Latest Income: £159,807
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Association Of Show And Agricultural Organisations

Economic and community development

The charitable objective and principal activity of the Association is to foster co-operation and discussion in the pursuit of matters of common interest among Show and Agricultural Organisations for the betterment of Agriculture, its kindred industries and services.

Latest Income: £159,611
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Stevenage Community Trust

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

To support charities, local groups and individuals in Stevenage and the immediate surrounding area with small grants. Money is raised from corporate membership subscription, fund raising and donations.

Latest Income: £159,458
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Haileybury Youth Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Housing

HYT enables young volunteers to work alongside Ugandans in meeting basic humanitarian needs, such as housing, water and education. HYT promotes sustainable development, particularly the use of appropriate technology for low carbon construction, which preserves the environment. HYT also helps Ugandans develop skills for future employment and generating income.

Latest Income: £158,716
Areas of Operation: Uganda
Status: Registered
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Fassnidge Memorial Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities

The objects of the Trust in order of priority are:1) To benefit old persons residing in the area of the former Urban District of Uxbridge;2) To benefit such persons residing elsewhere in the London Borough of Hillingdon;3) For any charitable purpose for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the said London Borough.

Latest Income: £158,503
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society

Animals, Economic and community development

Annual Horse and Agricultural Show.Providing education to the local community of agricultural activities and skills

Latest Income: £157,239
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Henley And District Agricultural Association Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure

To promote and improve agriculture, horticulture and the breeding and rearing of livestock via events such as Henley Farm & Country Show and an annual ploughing match.

Latest Income: £156,380
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Orsett Horticultural And Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

Staging of annual agricultural show

Latest Income: £155,545
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Friends Of The Hurtwood

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Providing access to countryside by clearing paths, maintaining car parks, providing interpretation etc

Latest Income: £155,256
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Rural Ministries

Economic and community development, Religion

To support rural churches in their growth and development and assist in the planting of new rural churches.

Latest Income: £154,342
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Griffin Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

To provide housing, recreation and leisure for elderly people and students in Tower Hamlets.

Latest Income: £152,023
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Manage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.

Latest Income: £149,112
Areas of Operation: Wirral
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 2,554 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.