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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 Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To foster esprit de corps among former members of the Royal Hampshire Regiment enabling them to keep in touch with Regimental affairs and with each other. To assist Comrades to obtain suitable employment and to relieve them and/or their dependents, widows or children who are in need, hardship or distress.To produce a report upon the activities and deaths of comrades.

Latest Income: £41,208
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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13th Itchen (st Johns) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

At the 13th Itchen Scout Group in Hedge End, we help 6-14 year olds develop skills for life. Through camping, hiking, teamwork, games and community activities, we build confidence, friendships and resilience while having fun each week. Everyone is welcome, and a Scout adventure awaits them, helping young people grow, learn and give back to their community.

Latest Income: £40,846
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Northampton Town And County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Northants YFC is a voluntary organisation for young people aged between 10 and 30 in and around the county of Northamptonshire. The Northants YFC Federation is made up of five member clubs (Grendon, Kelmarsh, Oundle, Thrapston & Towcester) and is associated to the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Visit www.northants-yfc.org.uk to find out more.

Latest Income: £40,726
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Howden Civic Society

Economic and community development

For over thirty years we have acted as a watchdog on all developments in the town. Our principal task is to monitor proposals which might impact on the historic core and traditions of Howden. We aim to stimulate public interest, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £40,396
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Jazz North-East Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Jazz North East promotes grant-aided jazz concerts, festivals and workshops both alone and in partnership with other not-for-profit organisations. We aim to provide opportunities to hear and on occasion work with artists of the highest quality from our own region, from the wider UK and from overseas. We keep admission prices low to encourage attendance by young people and the unemployed.

Latest Income: £40,352
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Loddon Vale Trust Fund

Associations, Economic and community development, Saving of lives

General Charitable Purposes, Education/Training, Overseas Aid/Famine Relief

Latest Income: £39,893
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Helston And St Keverne Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home craft, country life and related subjects. In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for creation and leisure.

Latest Income: £39,885
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Seaham Action 1978 Training Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

OUR CHARITABLE ORGANISATION WILL BE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A ;OW COST SUPPORTIVE ENVIROMENT TO PROMOTE BUSINESS START UPS .WE WILL PROVIDE A SUPPORTED SHELTERED AND COST EFFECTIVE WORKSHOP TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD A BUSINESS. THE WORK SHOPS PROVIDE INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AREAS RESIDENTS THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO START UP AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

Latest Income: £39,831
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Ongar And District Young Farmers Club

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

Education and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.

Latest Income: £39,799
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Four Winds Trust

Economic and community development

The purpose of the Four Winds Trust is to give those living in the cities a better chance to enjoy nature and the beauties of the countryside.

Latest Income: £39,798
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Adnams Community Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

The Adnams Community Trust supports good causes within 25 miles of Southwold. Grants range from £100 to £2,500. National charities may apply providing the grant is for use exclusively within the Adnams Community Trust catchment area. Grants are made under the headings of Health & Social Welfare, Education, Recreation, The Arts, Buildings/Community Facilities, History, Environment/Conservation.

Latest Income: £39,658
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Weston-Super-Mare U3a

Economic and community development, Education

Weston U3A is a self help educational organisation for people no longer in full time employment in the Weston Super Mare Area.

Latest Income: £39,521
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Charles Peguy Trust

Economic and community development, Education

Advice and assistance for Europeans aged 18-30 mainly related to employment and accommodation.

Latest Income: £39,420
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shipston-On-Stour Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Voluntary Rural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 26

Latest Income: £39,330
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Susila Dharma Britain

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfare

Fundraising and publicity for projects of members of the World Subud Association, which relieve poverty and sickness, advance education and promote environmental sustainability or any other social and humanitarian development anywhere in the world.

Latest Income: £38,952
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Dyffryn Tanat Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing

To advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects

Latest Income: £38,927
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Henley And District Young Farmers' Club

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Young Farmers are people aged 10-26 who meet in rural areas. We raise money for local charities, we meet on a weekly basis and cover a wide range of activities including sports, public speaking and socialising.

Latest Income: £38,775
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Save A Child

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfare

Save a Child contributes to the maintenance and education of deprived children in India through one-to-one sponsorship at several well established homes in Delhi, Kolkata and rural West Bengal. SaC also sponsors students who have left the home and are pursuing further education. SaC's children come from a variety of backgrounds-all need a second, better chance in life.

Latest Income: £38,619
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Meshaw 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: £38,494
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Arkleton Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

To study new approaches to rural development and education and improve understanding between rural policy makers, academics, practitioners and rural people. This is currently addressed through funding study exchanges.

Latest Income: £38,409
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Anstey 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: £38,195
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Poor'sland Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

The trustees continued to invest in their land and buildings to ensure they are maintained in good condition. Support to people in the community whom they consider to be needy as well as supporting local organisations for community or education purposes has continued The trustees operate their work units for the twin benifits of providing local employment and producing income for the trust.

Latest Income: £38,115
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Edmund Waller P.t.a

Associations, Economic and community development, Education

FundraisingPTA at inner city london primary school

Latest Income: £38,095
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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William Robertson Homes Association

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing

The provision of homes as residences for farmers and other agricultural workers in Northumberland, who are incapacitated through old age or infirmity, or who are not less than sixty years of age, who are in need of assistance and who have retired from full employment, and who shall prior to ceasing work have been employed in agriculture in Northumberland for a period of not less than 15 years.

Latest Income: £37,616
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Turville School Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The Charity's main aim is to provide summer holidays and activities for underprivileged children in the countryside at their premises in Oxfordshire. The children are taken on outings to various locations and also are given the opportunity to take part in sports and outdoor leisure activities such as swimming an playing tennis.

Latest Income: £37,329
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
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.