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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Wymondham And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentGroup of young people who organise activities within the club and raise money for charities
Leverton Leisure Centre
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe provide all ages with activities to use at our centre including ballroom dancing, bingo, indoor carpet bowls, indoor & outdoor model car racing, young farmers club, dances, roller skating.
The Larches Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo provide a stimulating Day Opportunities Programme, including education, training and work opportunities in preparation for employment. To develop a vibrant and recreation programme. To provide Supported Living where everyone feels they belong.
Bergne-Coupland Charity
Economic and community development, Environment, Health, Housing, ReligionCharitable purposes for the public as the Trustees shall think fit giving special consideration to charitable objects in Lincolnshire and considering overseas aid, the Fabric of Lincoln Cathedral, the Hospice Movement, the Cheshire Homes and considering charities involved with nature conservation and animal welfare in Lincolnshire. APPLICATIONS BY END NOV. The grant mtg.
Burgess Hill U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureProvision and organisation of groups for study and recreation for older people no longer in full time employment.
William Medley's Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTHE CHARITY OPERATES TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO THE NEEDY OF THE PARISH BY THE ISSUE OF DOLE PAYMENTS TOWARDS, ELECTRICITY, GAS OR COAL. IT ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO STUDENTS
The Stapledon Memorial Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ResearchProvides travelling fellowships to support international educational exchanges by scientists involved in grassland-related research and allied agricultural science. Supports grassland-related education through sponsoring seminars and occasional speakers at conferences.
Liskeard Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Aldborough Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe building provides a venue for community activities (ie, weekly lunch club, art group, drama productions, yoga, zumba and other fitness classes, fund raising events and private hirings) as well as table tennis, darts etc . The committee is made up of 8 trustees and members of representative groups. The Aldborough Community Centre Team meets monthly and the wider group twice per year
Care For Guildford
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareCare for Guildford is a "good neighbour" scheme offering practical help to anyone in need living in the old borough of Guildford through volunteers who provide transport, shopping and odd jobs in the home.
Lleyn And District Agricultural Show And Canine Society
Animals, Economic and community development1 day Agricultural Show held annually on May Day bank holiday Monday.
The North London University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureNLU3A is a self-help organisation - a learning co-operative of older people who are no longer in full-time employment. They share educational, creative and leisure activities.
West India Committee
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe West India Committee exists as a venerable UK charity whose object is to promote the interests of agriculture, manufacturing industries and trade of the West Indies, Belize and Guyana and thus increase the general welfare of those territories [and their people globally] [delivering] through education, training, acting as an advocate, adviser and where necessary, as an umbrella organisation.
Chilvers Coton Centre Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageHire of rooms to community groups or individuals, facilities for research through our computers and hard copy archives, open days and events, exhibitons, Victorian Schooldays, Museum of local industry. Currently undertaking major regeneration of building to provide even better services. Building work is almost complete (May 2019).
Wokingham Job Support Centre
Arts, Economic and community developmentAssistance to job seekers resident in the Wokingham Borough and Bracknell Town. Services include advice on finding a job, writing a CV and preparing for a job interview. Clients have access a library and can use the Internet. The service is free to clients with costs covered by sponsorship from Wokingham Borough Council, other town and parish councils in the district and other donations.
Ryarsh Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe Hall and satellite rooms are available for hire for various, leisure, cultural, educational and religious purposes, together with changing rooms/showers/toilets for outside sports. The hire charges together with other fundraising events maintain the Hall and the onsite sports pitches, open space and childrens play area.
Dunham Massey Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesTo maintain and improve the village hall for the use of all people living in the village and surrounding area and also raising funds to do this. Once again the Hall has become a learning centre for a nursery school embracing our farming and country community.
Sydney E Franklin Deceased's New Second Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareSupport Charities involved in the relief of poverty & disability & protection of endangered species. Emphasis is on developing world children, education & communities working towards self sufficiency.Funds distributed annually to smaller organisations with income under GBP200,000.Written applications only, to include, or have weblinks to, most recent audited accounts.Individuals not funded.
Stone Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureStone YFC is affiliated to the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, which is a rural youth organisation, for anyone aged between 10 and 28. The Club operates in and around the Stone area and organises their own programme of activities which include sports, talks, discos, meetings, socials, visit and balls - to name just a few.
Eridge Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe hall acts as a focal point for activities in this widely scattered rural community.
Easingwold Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentweekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Yaxham Village Amenities Association
Economic and community development, LeisureGeneral recreation activities for Yaxham village and surrounding district
Elizabeth Allen Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationEducational grants to (a) voluntary aided schools and (b) any such school in the area of benefit; (c) individuals under 25 years who are resident, attend college or further education, or are employed in the area of benefit and are in need of financial assistance for educational or preparation for entry into employment purposes. Grants are not available towards private school fees.
Chain
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentUndertaking voluntary work and related activities for the benefit of people who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need within the Town and Rural District of Hungerford.To offer advice and guidance to people willing to undertake voluntary service. Assist them in the provision of voluntary work putting them in touch with individual/statutory organisations seeking helpers.
Eaton Bishop Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvision of a facility for community activities for the Parish of Eaton Bishop, including Ruckhall, Lane Head and Lower Eaton and other surrounding villages if required.
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.