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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.

Leigh Miners Welfare Institute

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Professions

Welfare Club hosting community activities such as Bingo, Bowling, U3A. A wide range of Community groups use our facilities such as Special Guardians, JIGSAW, British Heart Foundation and we hire function rooms out for Keep Fit, Parties, Meetings etc. We have a Rugby Section, Bowling Section, Darts & Doms and an Entertainment section for our members.

Latest Income: £149,070
Areas of Operation: Wigan
Status: Registered
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Employment Support And Retraining Agency LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Health

ESRA is a leader in the field of providing local specialist employment related services to our clients (people with mental health problems) and employers. Our services are available to clients who are looking to return to or retain work and also employers who need advice and support in recruiting or retaining valuable staff (who have mental health problems).

Latest Income: £148,893
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Rural Activities Centre

Animals, Economic and community development

To organise and incorporate equestrian facilities for all abilitiesTo establish a rural activities centre for all abilitiesTo create training opportunities in rural education,appreciation,equine management and such other appropriate activitiesTo maintain links with other organisations interested and involved in rural activities/education and disabled riding.

Latest Income: £148,676
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Agricultural And Horticultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

Annual County Show

Latest Income: £147,758
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Daughters Of Our Lady Of Providence Charitable Trust

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

The Congregation Charity supports all-age schools for children, and health centres. Also, it participates in running social welfare and religious projects. Globally and throughout England and Wales the Trust works mostly in deprived or rural areas.

Latest Income: £147,744
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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True Vine Church Trust

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

A RESORCE CHURCH INVOLVED IN TRAINING CHURCH LEADERS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES IN AID OF THE POOR

Latest Income: £147,315
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rural Missions

Economic and community development, Religion

To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by such means being charitable as the Society may determine.

Latest Income: £146,993
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Astor Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The primary object of the Foundation is medical research in its widest sense with preference given to assistance with launching/initial stages of new projects and filling in shortfalls. Also supported are children & youth groups, disabled, countryside, arts, sport, carers groups and animal welfare. Grants are generally between £500 and £2500, to UK registered charities, not available for salaries.

Latest Income: £146,605
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Barnabas Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Education

The objects of the charity are to provide benefits to persons in necessitous circumstances who are not in paid employment and who are, or have been engaged in fulltime Christian work and for the advancement of the Christian religion.

Latest Income: £146,494
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Shelter Housing Advice And Research Project (leicester)

Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

To prevent and relieve hardship and distress amongst persons who are (or who have been) homeless; living in adverse housing conditions; unemployed; and/or experiencing social exclusion and to provide to such persons support appropriate to their needs.

Latest Income: £146,232
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Gorham's Gift

Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

INCOME IS APPLIED FOR PRESERVATION OF THE RURAL CHARACTER OF TELSCOMBE SO THAT THE INHABITANTS OF TELSCOMBE, PIDDINGHOE & BRIGHTON MAY HAVE ACCESS TO PEACEFUL RECREATION & MEDITATION, THE AUGMENTATION OF THE STIPEND OF THE INCUMBENT OF TELSCOMBE, THE UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH AND YARD, THE GENERAL CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS, AND THE RELIEF OF DESERVING POOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE VILLAGE.

Latest Income: £144,811
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Emley Show Society

Economic and community development

The principal activity of the Society is the organisation of an annual agricultural show.

Latest Income: £144,325
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Stepping Stone Pre-School Knebworth

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

A rural Pre-school and nursery providing Early Years Foundation Stage Education for children 2 1/2 years to school age who live in Knebworth Parish and the surrounding area. Our income from the LEA is topped up by the payment of fees for those children not in receipt of LEA funding and the overall shortfall in funding is supplemented by fundraising events organised by the Management Committee.

Latest Income: £144,064
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Burnley Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage

The Committee meets every 4 weeks (approx) with a planning group discussion and comment forum. There are reports on our local historical heritage buildings, future Civic Trust activities, Trees for Burnley, further additions to our Blue Plaque scheme and awards to outstanding developments and renovations to which our attention is drawn - both by the members and the public. Also Bcthic.org website

Latest Income: £143,422
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Christian African Relief Trust

Economic and community development, Education

The Christian Africa Relief Trust is a charity which provides goods to the people of Africa, free of charge, in order to make a positive difference to their lives. The goods are distributed regardless of caste or creed. We also sponsor and encourage self-help and developmental projects in education, medicine, agriculture and vocational training.

Latest Income: £142,374
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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All Nations For Christ Christian Fellowship

Arts, Economic and community development

For the advancement of the Christian Religion. Meeting the needs of local and third world Communities. Providing Community projects for both young and old. Educating young peple in performing arts, drama and music.

Latest Income: £141,365
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Brent District Scout Council

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/Community Development/Employment

Latest Income: £140,195
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Economic and community development

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOMECRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS

Latest Income: £139,583
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Forest Bears Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Semi rural community setting; providing education, development and learning for pre-school children aged 2 to 5 years, in a safe and stimulating environment.

Latest Income: £139,412
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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2nd Leyland Scout Group

Associations, Economic and community development

Community activities

Latest Income: £136,324
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Jesus Hospital

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

The object of the charity is to provide almshouses for poor men, not less than sixty years of age and of good character who are resident in the County of Northamptonshire and preferably in the Urban district of Rothwell, at the time of appointment. A total of ten almshouses are available to meet this object.

Latest Income: £135,132
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Adelphi Genetics Forum

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Learned Society. Membership organisation. Education. Medical/health/sickness. Relief of poverty. Overseas aid.

Latest Income: £134,851
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

To advance the education of its members in Leicestershire and Rutland in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. This is provided by a programme of training, social, educational and recreational activities.

Latest Income: £134,455
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Noor El Islam Mosque

Economic and community development, Education, Religion

Education/TrainingReligious activitiesSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £131,665
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Chorlton Good Neighbours

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

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.

Latest Income: £130,611
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
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.