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 Keighley And District Agricultural Show Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo present to the public an annual agricultural and horticultural show.
Montgomeryshire Community Regeneration Association Cymdeithas Adfywio Cymunedol Maldwyn
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity operates Plas Dolerw as a Voluntary Sector Centre and organises an annual lecture to discuss issues of concern in Montgomeryshire. The Charity also owns Oriel Davies Gallery, which is leased to a separate charity. Exhibitions and arts education courses are provided there for the benefit of the people of mid Wales.
All Saints Parish Rooms (cheadle Hulme)
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvide rooms for hire for a wide range of community activities
Roberts Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe welfare of the ex-employees of H A Job Ltd
The Bedfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo provide education and training for young people aged between 10 and 26 years old.
Chinese Education Cultural Community Centre
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCECCC is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious body. It comprises of 4 sections: Chinese Music, Martial Arts, Culture, and the Chinese School. The aim of our centre is to help our members to appreciate their Chinese origin, virtue and righteousness. We promote Chinese Arts, Culture, music, dancing and martial arts. We also help our members to integrate with the local society.
The Huxham Charitable Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Religion, Social welfareTrustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.
Towcester And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, LeisureWIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES EG SPORT,STOCK JUDGING ETC
Alford And District Civic Trust Limited
Economic and community development, HeritageTo preserve for the public the natural, artistic and cultural amenities of the town of Alford and its surroundings
The Merioneth County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentMeirionnydd YFC seeks to meet the needs of rural young people aged between 10 and 31. It is a totally democratic organisation which means it is run by members for members
The Polo Charity Trust
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureAssistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.
Eglwys Undodaidd Gellionnen A'r Graig
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionReligious activities. Community activities
Ownership At Work
Arts, Economic and community developmentResearch and publications produced on co-owned business to promote and grow the sector.
Clwyd County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentRural youth movement for young people aged 10 to 28 based in geographical area of former county of Clwyd
Canterbury And District University Of The Third Age
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationProviding activities for those persons who are no longer in full-time employment. Groups, tutored and self-help, study and take part in classes in many subjects, dance, exercise, musical, dramatic sessions. The emphasis is on shared learning. The activities undertaken by members of this U3A are self-supporting.
The Dci Foundation
Economic and community development, Social welfareTraining without walls, frontiers or fees for leaders mainly in the developing world with project development and micro-enterprise for the poor.
Environment Africa Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentEnvironment Africa Trust supports organisations and projects within Sub-Saharan Africa that encourage sound environmental management and biodiversity conservation through a strong community development focus to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
Birmingham Medical Mission (evangelical Church)
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareRelief of poverty. Religious activities. Overseas aid / famine relief.
The Surrey County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo Enable young people to make their own decisions both within YFC and beyond on issues which affect their lives. Also to provide a programme for a variety of learning opportunities including vocational and life skills. By positive yet sensitive leadership, the movement will provide a framework within which young people can learn and become more involved as members of society.
Greater Manchester Bangladesh Association And Community Centre
Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesEducation/TrainingArts/cultureSport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
The Protestant Alliance
Arts, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining against all encroachment the Scriptural Doctrines of the Reformation and principles of religious liberty. Advancing the Christian religion and where possible relieving poverty among persecuted Protestants. Producing a bi-monthly magazine. Holding Protestant Martyr Commemoration Meetings, having a presence at County and Agricultural shows, and maintaining a preaching ministry.
The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe support of education and research in the fields of gas, electricity, nucleur and renewable energy technology and conservation and to award prizes to recognized educational authorites.
Merley Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentGeneral community activities.
Essex County Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, LeisureThe object of the County Proficiency Tests Committee shall be the advancement of education by means of collaboration with the National Proficiency Tests Council in the administration and provision of Proficiency Tests in practical agriculture and horticulture and related subjects within the County
The Powell And Welch Almshouse Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingAs a modern Almshouse Charity we provide affordable housing in a rural area for local people who are in need. Our Residents are elderly people of limited means who are accepted as Almshouse Residents due to their circumstances and their inability to fund a home from their own resources.
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.