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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.

Educational And General Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

We 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.

Latest Income: £117,315
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Stepney Community Trust

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

Offer 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.

Latest Income: £115,886
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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Derby Toc H Children's Camp

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

We 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.

Latest Income: £115,704
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Milton Keynes U3a (university Of The Third Age)

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Provide education and social activities for those people who are retired or in part-time employment

Latest Income: £115,553
Areas of Operation: Milton Keynes
Status: Registered
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Hadfield Institute Limited

Economic and community development, Education

To 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

Latest Income: £115,087
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Strode's Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Advance 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

Latest Income: £114,857
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Elford Estate Charity

Economic and community development

To 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

Latest Income: £114,723
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Seale-Hayne Educational Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £113,840
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Proficiency Test Committee

Economic and community development, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £113,636
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Alconbury Community Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

To 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

Latest Income: £113,518
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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North Devon Environmental Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage

TO 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.

Latest Income: £112,713
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Hope Community Trust

Economic and community development, Religion

Church activities

Latest Income: £112,691
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Proficiency Test Committee

Economic and community development, Leisure

YPTC 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.

Latest Income: £112,505
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Brandon Carrside Youth And Community Project

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Brandon 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.

Latest Income: £111,730
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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New Green Community Trust

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

For 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.

Latest Income: £111,531
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Journal Of Horticultural Science And Biotechnology

Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Research

To 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

Latest Income: £111,337
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Breachwood Green Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

We 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.

Latest Income: £110,768
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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King's Community Church, Lancaster

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £110,744
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Oxfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Economic and community development, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £109,775
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Suffolk East Federation Of Women's Institutes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £109,722
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Cumbria Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs - Southern District

Economic and community development

CYFC Southern District has 10 Clubs in South Lakeland, Barrow, Copeland and Eden

Latest Income: £109,415
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Wiggenhall St Germans Memorial Hall And Playing Field

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Manage the provision of facilities and space for community activities

Latest Income: £109,335
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Compass Braille

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Religion

COMPASS 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.

Latest Income: £108,992
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Guhyaloka Trust

Economic and community development, Religion

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £108,076
Areas of Operation: Spain
Status: Registered
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The Clipstone Miners Welfare Community Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions, Social welfare

Provision 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.

Latest Income: £107,928
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
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.