Economic and community development Charities
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Welfare Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo 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.
13th Itchen (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAt 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.
Northampton Town And County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentNorthants 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.
Howden Civic Society
Economic and community developmentFor 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.
Jazz North-East Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationJazz 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.
Rotary Club Of Loddon Vale Trust Fund
Associations, Economic and community development, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable Purposes, Education/Training, Overseas Aid/Famine Relief
Helston And St Keverne Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo 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.
Seaham Action 1978 Training Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationOUR 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.
Ongar And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation 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.
Four Winds Trust
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
The Adnams Community Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Weston-Super-Mare U3a
Economic and community development, EducationWeston U3A is a self help educational organisation for people no longer in full time employment in the Weston Super Mare Area.
Charles Peguy Trust
Economic and community development, EducationAdvice and assistance for Europeans aged 18-30 mainly related to employment and accommodation.
Shipston-On-Stour Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentVoluntary Rural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 26
Susila Dharma Britain
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareFundraising 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.
Dyffryn Tanat Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in argriculture, home crafts,country life and related subjects
Henley And District Young Farmers' Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareYoung 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.
Save A Child
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareSave 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.
Meshaw And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Arkleton Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo 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.
Anstey And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Poor'sland Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe 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.
Edmund Waller P.t.a
Associations, Economic and community development, EducationFundraisingPTA at inner city london primary school
William Robertson Homes Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingThe 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.
Turville School Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe 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.
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.