Economic and community development Charities
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Educational And General Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe distribute grants annually to solely UK registered smaller charities working in the areas of children's education, the environment and overseas development. We will not have any direct involvement in any overseas activities.
Stepney Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthOffer Employment advice and guidance, IT training, Job-search, women development and counselling, healthy living, ESOL and other activities to benefit the local community at large.
Derby Toc H Children's Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe are a 100% volunteer-run charity committed to offering an annual summer camping holiday for around 160 deserving children from Derby City. The children, aged 9-14 years, are selected to attend the camp by their school or the local authority Children's and Young People's services. We offer a safe, friendly and exciting adventure in the Derbyshire countryside for children who really need it.
Milton Keynes U3a (university Of The Third Age)
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvide education and social activities for those people who are retired or in part-time employment
Hadfield Institute Limited
Economic and community development, EducationTo promote educational & training opportunities in the City of Sheffield and elsewhere with special emphasis on providing access to such opportunities for people who are by reason or people experiencing disadvantageThe advancement of citizenshipTo relieve unemployment in the area of benefit by provision of advice & training to unemployed individuals including job search & self-employment
Strode's Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationAdvance the education of students of the former Strode's Sixth Form College and young persons resident in the area of the former Urban District of Egham
The Elford Estate Charity
Economic and community developmentTo hold land and buildings that comprise the Trust for the benefit of the citizens of Birmingham and to preserve the rural character of the said land
Seale-Hayne Educational Trust
Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe activities of the Trust are governed by the Subject, to include the art, science and technology of agriculture, food and land use and of disciplines supporting agriculture, food and land use or such other arts, sciences and branches of technology as the Trustees may determine.
Lincolnshire Proficiency Test Committee
Economic and community development, LeisureThe object of LPTC shall be advancement of education and training by means of collaboration with City & Guilds Land Based Services in the administration and provision of certificates of competence in practical agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
Alconbury Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationTo provide opportunities for the development and education of (2 ? years? 4 years) aged children within the local rural area.Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and ensuringopportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, meansor ability
North Devon Environmental Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE NATURAL AMENITIES, HISTORICAL FEATURES AND FEATURES OF ECOLOGICAL INTEREST IN NORTH DEVON...AND TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THESE AMENITIES...AND TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THESE AMENITIES.
Hope Community Trust
Economic and community development, ReligionChurch activities
Yorkshire Proficiency Test Committee
Economic and community development, LeisureYPTC continues to act as a assessment centre for NPTC. We provide a wide range of landbased assessments both economically and efficiently. We deliver approximately 3000 test per annum.
Brandon Carrside Youth And Community Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentBrandon Carrside Youth and Community Project aims to offer a safe and stimulating environment where children and young people can develop skills, create positive outcomes and take an active role in the community in which they live and where appropriate accredit this using National Awards. BCYCP also offers community activities for the whole family thus building cohesion between the generations.
New Green Community Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.
The Journal Of Horticultural Science And Biotechnology
Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchTo advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public
Breachwood Green Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationWe are a small community run preschool, established in 1978, situated in a beautiful rural village.Our pre-school offers care and education for children aged 2 years to rising 5, and are registered to care for 19 children per session.With experienced qualified staff we offer a fun and stimulating environment for the children to learn through play.
King's Community Church, Lancaster
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe primary activity of the charity is that of a Christian Church proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. The charity runs Church services and associated meetings including smaller neighbourhood groups which are actively involved in their local communities. The charity is involved in the provision of poor relief and foreign aid as well as counseling and general charitable activities
The Oxfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community development, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. Also in the interests of the social welfare of such members to provide, and promote the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilities which will assist in their development.
Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI organisation are to enable women to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public question, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Working together to put into practice these ideals.
Cumbria Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs - Southern District
Economic and community developmentCYFC Southern District has 10 Clubs in South Lakeland, Barrow, Copeland and Eden
Wiggenhall St Germans Memorial Hall And Playing Field
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesManage the provision of facilities and space for community activities
Compass Braille
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, ReligionCOMPASS BRAILLE TRANSCRIBE/PRODUCE BRAILLE BIBLES/BOOKS IN MANY LANGUAGES FOR USE IN 120+ DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE AT A COMPUTERISED BRAILLE PRODUCTION UNIT. OVERSEAS PARTNER GROUPS DISTRIBUTE THE BRAILLE TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THEIR COUNTRY/COMMUNITIES. THE BRAILLE IS USED IN CHURCH SITUATIONS, EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES, ETC.
The Guhyaloka Trust
Economic and community development, ReligionProviding land and buildings in rural Spain as an infrastructure and support for meditative & contemplative retreat, particularly for those who wish to do so in accord with the Buddha's teaching.
The Clipstone Miners Welfare Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareProvision of a Youth Club for the communities youngsters. Provision of a Friendship Club for the older citizens. Provision of cricket bowls and football pavilions and pitches for both adults and children.provision of community meeting place for various local community groups.
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.