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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.

Long Preston Water Trust

Economic and community development

SUPPLIES THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON WITH A WATER SUPPLY (AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES). RATES AND TOLLS RECEIVED TO BE APPLIED FOR (A) COSTS AND CHARGES IN RELATION TO ABOVE; AND (B) ANY RESIDUE REMAINING TO BE APPLIED AS TRUSTEES THINK FIT FOR BENEFIT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LONG PRESTON

Latest Income: £89,539
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Berkshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.OUR MISSION STATEMENT; "TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE FUN, IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL SKILLS AND GAIN A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT".

Latest Income: £89,386
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kings Stanley Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Provides buildings and facilities for community activities

Latest Income: £89,376
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Sheepdrove Trust

Economic and community development, Environment

The trust supports initiatives which increase sustainability, biodiversity and organic farming, for example research into organic seed production and nutrition. The trust also supports specific work in educational research and spiritual care for the living and the dying.

Latest Income: £89,269
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Donald Mackay Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The charity supports the work of churches in the UK and East Africa, including the Training for Life programme for young people in Tanzania. It also assist with the university education of Tanzanians whon cannot afford it. It supports job creation through Equity for Africa. Various other donations are made to UK and international charities.

Latest Income: £89,244
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Yeovil Agricultural Society

Economic and community development

The provision of facilities and funding for the Society's objectives particularly agricultural education

Latest Income: £88,893
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Sharpness Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Sharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.

Latest Income: £86,139
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Birtley Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

The Centre provides various activites and services in response to identified need within the local community which has been classed as in the top 10% of neighbourhoods suffering deprivation in Employment ,Health Educational standards With other areas of Birtley classed as within top 20% . Activites directed at Nursery provision, Young People and work with family groups. Work with Adults

Latest Income: £85,774
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Walsall Black Sisters Collective

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

EDUCATION/TRAINING FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD.ELDERLY & MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONS PROVIDED.MEDICAL/HEALTH/SICKNESS FOR ALL.RELIEF OF POVERTY.ARTS/CULTURE.SPORTS & RECREATION.ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT

Latest Income: £85,348
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
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Chads

Economic and community development, Leisure

Making nature available for the less able.

Latest Income: £85,284
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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George Watson Memorial Hall

Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Continued to let Hall for social events, dancing classes, etc, which realised ?12,095. Expenditure amounted to ?49,458. Main areas of expenditure were improvements to the Hall, electricity and gas.

Latest Income: £84,336
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Horsted Keynes Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

The charity is a pre-school which operates in the small rural Sussex village of Horsted Keynes. We offer affordable childcare weekday mornings and three afternoons for children in the age range 2 to 5 years. Our objectives are to enhance the development of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

Latest Income: £83,718
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Teesdale And Weardale Search And Mountain Rescue Team

Economic and community development, Saving of lives

TWSMRT operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. We provide a mountain, search and rescue service for the whole of County Durham, from the high fells in the west to the coastal communities of the North Sea. The Team responds to requests by the Police to a range of incident types, from injured or lost people in the hills to vulnerable missing people in urban settings.

Latest Income: £83,707
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Stonesfield Community Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing

Continued to provide affordable housing to the residents of Stonesfield. Also makes grants to assist with all levels of education.

Latest Income: £83,611
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Kent Enterprise Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Founded in 1983 Kent Enterprise Trust continues its mission in support of the disadvantaged and vulnerable in East Kent. We work to increase peoples' skills, counter social isolation and move people into or nearer to employment or starting their own business. From our purpose built conference and training centre we deliver a wide range of free training courses supported by multiple funders.

Latest Income: £82,846
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Dalston Agricultural Society

Economic and community development

The main object of the charity is to promote the advancement of agriculture for the benefit of the public by providing the show field for Dalston Show (CIO and linked charity) to hold an annual show at Dalston.

Latest Income: £82,619
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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International Relief Friendship Foundation

Economic and community development, Social welfare

IRFF - UK works to eradicate the causes and effects of poverty and associated problems around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, SE Asia and Europe. We are part of an effective international network which includes the other 80+ national IRFF Chapters, and many other affiliated organisations and associations.

Latest Income: £82,602
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kennford Playbox

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development

Kennford Playbox is a rural preschool on the outskirts of Exeter. Operating from a purpose built facility, the preschool creates a happy, safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all 2-4 year olds that attend. Inspected by Ofsted in 2019 and rated overall as 'Outstanding' in the welfare, behaviour and development of its children.

Latest Income: £82,514
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Bedfordshire County Federation Of Women's Institutes

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

Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Latest Income: £82,015
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Magic Box Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Magic Box is a rural Pre School for children aged 2.5 years to 5 years.

Latest Income: £81,741
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Stonehouse Playspace Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

The provision of child care, play, creative and youth activities for children, young people and families from the inner city wards of the City of Plymouth.

Latest Income: £81,594
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire South Federation Of Women's Institutes

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

THE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION ARE TO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE, INCLUDING ARTS, CRAFTS AND SCIENCES TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE, TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, IN MUSIC, DRAMA AND OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE ETC.

Latest Income: £81,582
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Elmley Lovett Church, School And Community Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Benefit and support the school at Cutnall Green, the maintenance and support of the Parish Church of Elmley Lovett and the poor of that Parish.

Latest Income: £80,624
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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British Friends Of Ramoth Jerusalem

Associations, Economic and community development, Social welfare

General charitable purposes Relief of Poverty - Overseas Aid - Advancement of religion

Latest Income: £80,557
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Kingswood Pre-School Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Under 5's Pre-School, based in the rural village of Kingswood, near Maidstone, Kent.

Latest Income: £79,941
Areas of Operation: Kent
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.