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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The Christian Bookshop, Hitchin
Arts, Associations, Economic and community developmentWe 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.
Muslim Khumbar Community Trust
Economic and community development, ReligionEDUCATION & HERITAGE ACTIVITIES.
Teso Development Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe 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.
Finchfield Trust
Economic and community development, HousingTo provide housing for aged persons over the age of 65 or more, or of infirm persons, being inhabitants of the Urban District of Rayleigh.
The Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentEDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RESPECT OF ALL TYPES OF STEAM ENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, TRACTORS, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
Hawkshead Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentEncouraging improvements in livestock and all areas of agriculture. Encouragement is through competitions, exhibitions and an annual show.
Scarborough And District Disablement Action Group
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureScarborough 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.
South West Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentFor 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.
Egham And Thorpe Royal Agricultural And Horticultural Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo 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.
Centre Stage London
Arts, Economic and community developmentWe 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
The Suffolk County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureSuffolk based youth organisation providing educational, social, sporting and charity work for young people based in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 30.
The Norris Green Community Health Forum
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationWe provide childcare training employment and volunteering opportunities to help improve the quality of life for local people.
Lions Club International District 105a Charity Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral Charitable deeds, Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Disability, Relief of Poverty, Overseas Aid & Famine Relief, Accomodation & Housing.
Broadwas Bumble Bees
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationWe 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.
Haggai Advanced Leadership Training Limited
Economic and community developmentTo advance the Christian Faith and train men and women from the developing world as Christian leaders, evangelists and teachers.
Pascal Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareDrama 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.
Sedgefield And District Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo organise an annual show to present aspects of farming, rural economy & pursuits to the general public.
Breckland Christian Fellowship
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Religion1. Christian Services and meetings.2. Social and community activities.3. Youth and schools work.4. Special ministry to the elderly.
World Orthopaedic Concern UK
Economic and community development, HealthThe 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.
Acts Ministries
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, ReligionTHE 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.
The Northumberland County Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureUMBRELLA FOR NETWORK OF CLUBS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, COUNTY RALLY, SPORTING ACTIVITES & DRAMA/PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS, EVENT ORGANISATION.
The Far Forest And District Horticultural Society
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote community activities and sport. Annual horticultural show and other fundraising events.
The H P Dugdale Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
Tircoed Village Trust
Economic and community development, EducationEducation/TrainingSport / recreationEconomic / Community Development / Employment
Inkberrow Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentTrainingCompetitionsEventsFundraisingYouth Work
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.