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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 Popda Society

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

The Popda Society is currently supporting in the provision of community and medical services to third world countries. The charity will continue to seek opportunities to further alleviate distress and poverty.

Latest Income: £43,921
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Elbwo

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

To provide quality service to meet the diverse needs of families through provision of advice, information and advocacy that addresses individual needs; the delivery of education, training and mentoring to assist attainment within school and employment; and the development of projects and resources for supporting and strengthening families and other groups within the community.

Latest Income: £43,760
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cosy Hall Community Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Village Hall. Provides venue for a variety of sporting, social and cultural activities.

Latest Income: £43,743
Areas of Operation: Telford & Wrekin
Status: Registered
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North Devon Museum Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfare

Museum mainly of local maritime matters but also agricultural and social activities as well. A Victorian school is run for local schools to use to give them an idea of educational ways in Victorian times. The catchment area is North Devon.

Latest Income: £43,678
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Brewood Village Community Council

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Taking care of the fabric and running a small Village Hall, providing space for local groups e.g. Bridge, Martial Arts, Yoga, WI; Civic Society.In addition, the Hall is used by (a) Music groups providing evening entertainment (b) Birthday parties (c) Wakes (d) Wedding receptions etc.

Latest Income: £43,667
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Church Preen Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development

Preschool set in a rural location offering day care for children aged 2 - 5 years.

Latest Income: £43,437
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society For Great Britain Limited

Economic and community development

Encouraging, promoting & improving the breeding of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Registration of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Promotion of breed at agricultural events.

Latest Income: £42,774
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Echo International Health Services Limited

Economic and community development, Health

The charity aims to improve in healthcare to people in underdeveloped countries, particularly in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where access to appropriate levels of healthcare is very difficult.

Latest Income: £42,661
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wattlesborough Village Hall Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Community activities - Charity fundraising events (shows, sales), dance lessons, fitness classes, choirs, pre-school group, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, young farmers meetings & dinners, annual village show. The hall is rented by villagers for weddings, parties and other private functions.

Latest Income: £42,619
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Downham Market Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ORGANISE A LOT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUB AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES

Latest Income: £42,498
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Derbyshire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Provides advocacy/advice/information

Latest Income: £42,259
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Mothers' Union Southwell & Nottingham Diocese

Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare

101 General Charitable purposes,102 education/Training,105 relief of poverty,106 Overseas aid famine relief, religious activities

Latest Income: £42,159
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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North Somerset Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A rural youth movement where members can learn new skills for life and development in areas such as Public speaking, Drama & Entertainments, Sports and learn to conduct and manage their own Clubs.

Latest Income: £42,134
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Lsa Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

The relief of poverty for former members, employees and tenants of the Land Settlement Association LimitedThe advancement of education in the field of horticulture and agriculture

Latest Income: £42,075
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Spencer Homes Charity

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

Providing seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.

Latest Income: £41,820
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Promoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.

Latest Income: £41,773
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Twyford Waterworks Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

The aim of the Trust is to preserve Twyford Waterworks as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and to develop its educational and leisure potential through the formation of a Museum of Water Supply.

Latest Income: £41,629
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Kingsley Community Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Promotion of community activities and provision of community centre for use by village groups and clubs.

Latest Income: £41,536
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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The Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

A rural youth organisation run by its members (aged 10 to 26) for its members. It provides young people who have a love of the countryside with fantastic opportunities to develop numerous skills, take part in a varied competitions programme, travel abroad, work within the local community, make friends and enjoy a great social life - fun, learning and achievement.

Latest Income: £41,526
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Wheathampstead Community Group

Associations, Economic and community development, Health

Supporting local community activities and providing trassport to local hospitals and doctors.

Latest Income: £41,488
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Clawton And District Young Farmers Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

Latest Income: £41,376
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Farndale Agricultural, Horticultural And Industrial Society

Economic and community development, Leisure

A Dales Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show, exhibits of livestock, farm produce, etc; the event is open to the general public.

Latest Income: £41,372
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Bisley Scouts

Associations, Economic and community development

Scouting and Guiding activities. The Scout and Guide hall is hired out occasionally at the weekend for other community activities.

Latest Income: £41,250
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Nathan-Karet Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Research, Society

Supports the advancement of education, religion, health and saving of lives, citizenship and community development, the Arts, culture, heritage and science, human rights, conflict resolution etc, and Charities providing assistance to those in need.

Latest Income: £41,248
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lindsey Rural Players

Arts, Economic and community development

Presentation of classical, cultural and educational dramatic works and recitals to foster, promote and increase and maintain public interest and education in, and appreciation of, the dramatic arts and co-related arts.

Latest Income: £41,235
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
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.