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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.

The Christian Bookshop, Hitchin

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development

We provide a comprehensive range of Bibles, Christian books, CD's, DVD's, Greeting Cards, Teaching Materials, Puppets, Christian Art and gifts. We also privide a listening ear and prayer for people who have problems. We have an area with limited catering facilities that may be used by groups who are sympathetic to Christian teaching for community activities.

Latest Income: £79,521
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
Status: Registered
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Muslim Khumbar Community Trust

Economic and community development, Religion

EDUCATION & HERITAGE ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £79,450
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Teso Development Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

We work with the christian churches at the Teso region of North East Uganda to provide relief of poverty, hunger and ill health through the provision of clean water, the improvement of livelihoods through training and support for improved agriculture and the development of community self help and leadership through training of community groups as well as the advancement of the Christian religion.

Latest Income: £78,423
Areas of Operation: Uganda
Status: Registered
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Finchfield Trust

Economic and community development, Housing

To provide housing for aged persons over the age of 65 or more, or of infirm persons, being inhabitants of the Urban District of Rayleigh.

Latest Income: £78,233
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RESPECT OF ALL TYPES OF STEAM ENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, TRACTORS, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.

Latest Income: £77,889
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Hawkshead Agricultural Society

Economic and community development

Encouraging improvements in livestock and all areas of agriculture. Encouragement is through competitions, exhibitions and an annual show.

Latest Income: £77,588
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Scarborough And District Disablement Action Group

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Scarborough DAG is run by disabled people for disabled people, carers and those with an interest in disability. The group offers a comprehensive information and advice service covering benefits, access, discrimination, employment, holidays, leisure etc. The service is provided for people who live in the area of Scarborough and District.

Latest Income: £77,370
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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South West Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

For young people in the rural community to gain skills and confidence in a variety of events, with the opportunity to represent their County in competitions.

Latest Income: £75,926
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Egham And Thorpe Royal Agricultural And Horticultural Association

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

To provide facilities on an annual basis for the local community to demonstrate their services, goods, skills and hobbies and to provide family orientated traditional entertainment at an affordable price for the elderly and young families.

Latest Income: £75,830
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Centre Stage London

Arts, Economic and community development

We aim to mount at least two musical productions per year. Acting roles are open to anyone and are decided following auditions. We also offer on the job training in lighting, sound and other backstage jobs

Latest Income: £75,511
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Suffolk County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Suffolk based youth organisation providing educational, social, sporting and charity work for young people based in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 30.

Latest Income: £75,380
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Norris Green Community Health Forum

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education

We provide childcare training employment and volunteering opportunities to help improve the quality of life for local people.

Latest Income: £75,121
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Lions Club International District 105a Charity Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

General Charitable deeds, Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Disability, Relief of Poverty, Overseas Aid & Famine Relief, Accomodation & Housing.

Latest Income: £74,996
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Broadwas Bumble Bees

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

We are a rural setting providing full day care for children ages 2-11 in a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We are in a purpose built building within the school grounds and we provide wrap around care for the school. At our last ofsted which was 2007 we received an outstanding for the quality and standards of the nursery education.

Latest Income: £74,452
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Haggai Advanced Leadership Training Limited

Economic and community development

To advance the Christian Faith and train men and women from the developing world as Christian leaders, evangelists and teachers.

Latest Income: £74,296
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Pascal Theatre Company

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Drama workshops for disadvantaged young people. Workshops for unemployed people which use drama techniques to help them find work. Working with volunteers to make accessible community theatre. Cooperating with other arts and educational organisations. Promoting New Writing. Creating projects exploring heritage and history. Producing new plays. Producing play readings. Training volunteers.

Latest Income: £74,226
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Sedgefield And District Agricultural And Horticultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

To organise an annual show to present aspects of farming, rural economy & pursuits to the general public.

Latest Income: £73,796
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Breckland Christian Fellowship

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

1. Christian Services and meetings.2. Social and community activities.3. Youth and schools work.4. Special ministry to the elderly.

Latest Income: £73,549
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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World Orthopaedic Concern UK

Economic and community development, Health

The aim of WOC UK is to educate and train personnel to treat and rehabilitate injured and disabled people in the developing world. Members of the association periodically travel to the countries in need of such help to conduct the programmes. In Cambodia funds are utilised for hospital construction. Current actives are in Ethiopia, Malawi & Ghana.

Latest Income: £73,310
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Acts Ministries

Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Religion

THE CHARITY HAS BEEN SET UP TO PROVIDE A MIXTURES OF ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT AT ACTS HOUSE, THESE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ARE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE YOUTH, WORSHOPS FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS, PROGRAMMES FOR CREATIVE ARTS, EDUCATION AS WELL AS A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP.

Latest Income: £73,210
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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The Northumberland County Federation Of Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure

UMBRELLA FOR NETWORK OF CLUBS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, COUNTY RALLY, SPORTING ACTIVITES & DRAMA/PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS, EVENT ORGANISATION.

Latest Income: £72,482
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Far Forest And District Horticultural Society

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

To promote community activities and sport. Annual horticultural show and other fundraising events.

Latest Income: £72,283
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The H P Dugdale Foundation

Economic and community development

The objects of the Trust in furthering its charitbale purposes for the public benefit are to apply the income subject to the cost of administration expenses of the Charity for the benefit of persons residing in the former County Borough of Huddersfield and the former Urban Districts of Colne Valley Holmfirth Kirkburton and Meltham who are in indigent or greatly reduced circumstances.

Latest Income: £72,031
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Tircoed Village Trust

Economic and community development, Education

Education/TrainingSport / recreationEconomic / Community Development / Employment

Latest Income: £71,390
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Inkberrow Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

TrainingCompetitionsEventsFundraisingYouth Work

Latest Income: £71,284
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
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.