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 Popda Society
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareThe 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.
Elbwo
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationTo 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.
Cosy Hall Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall. Provides venue for a variety of sporting, social and cultural activities.
North Devon Museum Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, Social welfareMuseum 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.
Brewood Village Community Council
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTaking 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.
Church Preen Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentPreschool set in a rural location offering day care for children aged 2 - 5 years.
The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society For Great Britain Limited
Economic and community developmentEncouraging, promoting & improving the breeding of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Registration of Blonde D'Aquitaine Cattle. Promotion of breed at agricultural events.
Echo International Health Services Limited
Economic and community development, HealthThe 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.
Wattlesborough Village Hall Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCommunity 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.
Downham Market Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentGROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ORGANISE A LOT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUB AND RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES
The Derbyshire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProvides advocacy/advice/information
Mothers' Union Southwell & Nottingham Diocese
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfare101 General Charitable purposes,102 education/Training,105 relief of poverty,106 Overseas aid famine relief, religious activities
North Somerset Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA 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.
Lsa Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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
The Spencer Homes Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProviding seven social housing units in a rural area with no public transport or shop and which provides often low income employment.
Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePromoting 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.
The Twyford Waterworks Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Kingsley Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesPromotion of community activities and provision of community centre for use by village groups and clubs.
The Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA 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.
Wheathampstead Community Group
Associations, Economic and community development, HealthSupporting local community activities and providing trassport to local hospitals and doctors.
Clawton And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Farndale Agricultural, Horticultural And Industrial Society
Economic and community development, LeisureA Dales Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show, exhibits of livestock, farm produce, etc; the event is open to the general public.
Bisley Scouts
Associations, Economic and community developmentScouting and Guiding activities. The Scout and Guide hall is hired out occasionally at the weekend for other community activities.
The Nathan-Karet Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Research, SocietySupports 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.
Lindsey Rural Players
Arts, Economic and community developmentPresentation 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.
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.