Economic and community development Charities
Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bhagwan Valmik Sabha Bedford
Economic and community development, Research, Social welfareThe Charity has acted to advance the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji in Bedfordshire and its environs and where appropriate internationally through religious ceremony and academic study and presentation. The Charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations and to the Government of the UK.
Seaford Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionResources were directed into the advancement of the Christian faith both in the United Kingdom and overseas and gifts were made to both individuals and institutions for this purpose.We have continued to develop our mission of establishing people in their identity, purpose and calling as children of God in the United Kingdom and abroad through ministries that demonstrate God's heart of love.
The Staffordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe are a rural youth organisation for members aged between 10 and 28 years who belong to one of our ten clubs based across the County. We organise Competitions, Social Events, Training and offer Travel Opportunities to all of our members.
Federation Of Essex Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare. It gives women the opportunity of working together and putting into those ideals for which is stands.
Pilgrim House Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe Pilgrim House Trust,Weymouth supports the elderly and local community in the Weymouth Portland and the surrounding area, to encourage, promote and organise direct and indirect services. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the charity shall think fit through the making of grants and donations. To promote and organise community activities
Hospital Or Almshouses Of Dorothy Elizabeth Pickering And Frances Byrd
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, HousingNorthamptonshire rural village location providing accommodation to needy spinisters and widows within the Parish
The Letchworth Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.
Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyZET supports grass roots organisations in Zimbabwe to deliver projects for vulnerable and marginalised young people. Projects are education focused and vary to include; life skills, vocational skills and work experience, health, birth registration and access to basic human rights, as well as teaching about conservation agriculture.
Queens Park Bangladesh Association
Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of PovertyOverseas aid/Famine reliefReligious activitiesArts/cultureSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment
Monmouthshire Show Society Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation in Wales.
New Haw & Woodham Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefits of local inhabitants, to advance education and provide facilities for social welfare, recreation and leisure, to maintain and manage a community centre and promote other charitable purposes.Hire of halls for above purposes and promotion of community activities.
Exousia Trust
Economic and community development, Housing, Religion, Social welfareSupporting the Christian Ministry of Sean Stillman and Associated initiatives.These initiatives include: - Zac's Place which is both a facility supporting homeless and other disadvantaged individuals in the Swansea area and also a mission church community.- Rough Edges which is a social enterprise in Swansea www.Rough-Edges.org.uk
The Jack Patston Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, ReligionThe trust fund and income is to be applied for such charitable purposes as the trustees may at their absolute discretion think fit, particularly in Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire and with particular regard to the preservation of wild life, the environment, the advancement of religion and the preservation of rural church fabric.
Axminster Care Service
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Car Service to transport clients to hospital & doctor's appointments. Financial assistance to local churches, Job Centre, families in need, food banks, local schools & colleges, Centre for people with disabilities, Scouts, Heritage and Arts centres, local community projects. Community sports centre, bereavement counselling.
Norfolk Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA charity with over 600 members covering 25 groups of young people who run clubs on a weekly/fortnightly basis.
The St Paul's Arts Trust
Associations, Economic and community developmentProvision of arts and community activities for people in Tower Hamlets and beyond.
Peter Cowley Africa Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareAssisting Kenyan youth and other Kenyans in the promotion of education, relief of hardship, suffering and disease and the advancement of the Christian religion. Giving grants through our 3 trust partners and directly to 2 schools in Kenya to fund water, agriculture, adult education, school building and health improvement projects as well as drought and famine relief..
B E M B Research And Education Trust
Economic and community developmentImprovement and advancement of that branch of agriculture which is concerned with the production of hen or duck eggs in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by advancing, promoting, conducting, encouraging or supporting education, investigations, research and experimental or development work to that end.
The Pembrokeshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPembrokeshire YFC seeks to fulfill the potential of rural young people through education, training and social programmes that develop their personal skills, encourage community involvement and concern for the environment.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
Sandbach Animal Rescue Society
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareRescue of stray animals within Sandbach and surrounding rural areas, provide refuge for unwanted domestic animals, finance necessary boarding and veterinary care, assist in re-homing of unwanted domestic animals.
Insulation Environmental Training Trust LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationMakes grants to promote and advance training and employment in the thermal insulation industry.
Holsworthy And Stratton Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentThe holding of a local agricultural show.
Clan Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPlease note:- Any donations that are made by the trustees will be for the education of issues connected with AGRICULTURE and the RURAL ENVIRONMENT / ECONOMY and to assist the elderly. In both cases donations can only be made to beneficiaries in Norfolk and its surrounding counties.
Allendale Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a meeting place,and recreation ground, for local community activities and pastimes and therefore to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area.
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.