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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Chepstow Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentPomotion of agriculture and improving farming practices within Chepstow and surrounding area
Devizes Young Farmers Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareYouth Organisation that provides educational and social activities for Young People with an interest in the countryside and rural activites.
Kingsbridge Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Hilldene Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentProvides accommodation for community activities
Gloucester And District Branch Of The University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, EducationLife Long Learning for those no longer in full time employment
Pembrokeshire Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentEstablished to provide an organisation with the object of enabling country women to take an effective part in the improvement and development of the condition of rural life and to make provisions to advance their education. It exists to give all women the opportunity of working together throughout Wales in the womens institute organisation, and of putting into practice those ideals for which it st
Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities, education and training
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Marston Green Parish Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProviding a centre for community activities.
Yarcombe And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Ynys Mon County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe Young Farmers Movement which provides the means to advance the education and personal development of young people of the public in all aspects of rural life. It is an organisation run by the members for the members on Anglesey.It provides for all types of training, recreation and leisure time occupations so as to advance their development as confident, self-reliant individuals.
Worcestershire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentSee Trustees Report
Magdalen Hospital Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfarePromotes the welfare of children and young people under the age of 25 who suffer from various effects of social deprivation, abuse, mental and physical handicap, inadequate housing, lack of education or training, and the problems derived from unemployment and lone parent families.
Eccleshall Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureEccleshall YFC is part of the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. The Club meets regularly in and around the Eccleshall are and organise their own programme of events which include sports, socials, discos, balls, visits, talks and many much much more.
Fleet Arts
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo advance education in the arts, by providing inclusive and creative well-being events in Derbyshire, and in particular for those socially excluded. " Socially excluded" means those excluded from parts of society due to one or more of the following factors namely financial hardship, poor education/attainment, unemployment, disability/health issues, ethnic origin, gender, or age.
The Harrogate University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education(i) to advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment, in the Harrogate area(ii) to improve the conditions of life and social welfare of older people
Fluck Convalescent Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo provide financial grants to women and children (male or female) to the age of 18 considered to be of poor financial means, are sick or convalescing after illness or operative treatment, resident in Gloucester City or neighbourhood previously forming Gloucester Rural District.
The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association
Economic and community developmentWe provide overseas aid for water based projects such as building bore holes or providing elephant pumps, irrigation for villages and water troughs for animals.
Combined Halls Of Clare
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCHOC manages and maintains Clare Town Hall and Clare Old School Community Centre for the benefit of the parishioners of Clare and the immediately surrounding communities. The rooms and halls are available for hire for social, educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities without distinction of age, gender, social, racial, religious or political differences.
Tadworth And Walton Overseas Aid Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe give support to selected projects overseas, especially those in which local people are involved. We help communities in poor countries with funds for small scale projects that can create a long-lasting benefit. Typically these include the provision of medical, educational and community facilities and the promotion of new techniques for irregation, education and organic farming.
One World Group Oxted
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, HealthAIDS EDUCATION, BOOKS, SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURE PROJECTS, WELLS,SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
U3a University Of The Third Age, Cheltenham Branch
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationWe are a volunteer-driven organisation for those who are no longer in full-time employment. We facilitate lifelong learning and stimulating daytime activities in the company of others. All activities are run and coordinated by volunteers.
The Rufiji Leprosy Trust
Economic and community developmentThis charity operates exclusively for the benefit of Kindwitwi Leprosy Care and Community Development Association in the Rufiji State of Tanzania. Its activities are fully covered in the classification section.
The Linley Shaw Foundation
Economic and community developmentTo benefit organizations that organize voluntary workers into tidying up and beautifying the countryside of UK. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com
Woodgate Valley Urban Farm LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareWoodgate Valley Urban Farm is a focus for the empowerment & practical involvement of people from the local community in rural activities.. There is an emphasis upon young people, the disadvantaged, and the underprivileged to whom we give general support, life skills training & basic confidence in a non judgemental environment. We are members of Social Farms & Gardens.
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.