Economic and community development Charities
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First Steps New Forest
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWe work with families and children mainly from an the local settled Gypsy/Traveller community who live in rural isolation. We employ two part time Community Development workers. We advocate on behalf of the community with outside agencies.
Stockland Victory Hall
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisureeducation/training; arts/culture; sports/recreation; animals; economic/community development; employment; children/young people; other charities/voluntary bodies; general public; mankind
Graveley Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesGraveley Village Hall provides premises to hire at a reduced rate for charitable fundraising and village amenities.
The Barn New Life Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social careWe are an assembly of God church and as such our main occupation is worship, prayer, Bible study & propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ. We also have a great concern for children in the third world and operate a charity shop called Annie's Orphans to support orphanages in Burma and Romania, a farm in Zimbabwe caring for Aids orphans & street children in Nairobi & a school in Gautemala
Lady Anne Windsor Charity
Economic and community development, HousingProvision and management of five cottages as Almshouses in Stoke by Nayland. Ownership and management of two plots of agricultural land. Working to develop more almshouses within the geographical scope of the charity, which is the Ancient Parish of Stoke by Nayland.
Broadland Meridian
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareSupport for people who face multiple barriers to entering training and employment including: Managing a long term mental health problem; Acquiring mental health problems whilst in work; Having a learning difficulty; Having a physical disability; Are living with poor mental health; Have problems as a result of physical disability; Young people not in employment or education;
Worsall Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareIt provides and maintains a Village Hall in Worsall as a focus for community activities, seeking to meet the established and future needs of the community regardless of age, ethnic origin or disability. It offers flexible accommodation appropriate for the activities of the major user groups, recreational/educational and social events.
Laleham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProviding a weekly meeting place for numerous community activities such as dancing, pilates, yoga, children's groups for music,etc,, Darby & Joan Club for the elderly. In addition there are random weekly events for adult and children,s parties and Village events
Pitstone And Ivinghoe Museum Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageMuseum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.
Tavistock Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Sir Job Charlton's Hospital
Economic and community development, Health, HousingAlmshouses
Lewdown Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Green, Flagg
Economic and community developmentEducation and social awareness through co-operative activities in a rural setting. Providing reasonably priced holiday accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Liverpool Somali Community
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing- Elders support work (hot meals, dementia support)- Support work with young people with health/mental health needs- Community culture and heritage- General community support and signposting (benefits, housing, employment, education advocacy)
Reeth District Memorial Hall
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureVarious clubs and societies of all ages meet, including AA, Athletics Club, Keep Fit, Reeth Brass Band, Reeth District Memorial Hall Management Committee, Open Minds, Reeth Parish Council, Reeth Show Committee, Seated Exercise, Swaledale Seedlings, Swale Singers, Two Dales 1st Responders and Young Farmers. It is a venue for live music, dances and drama for the benefit of the community.
The Kensington Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageTo preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest.
Crawford Memorial Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesRent of Hall for Community Activities
The Tools And Trades History Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritagePublic displays, demonstrations and talks, Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes, research works and out of print material e.g. Victorian trade catalogues
North Bedfordshire Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureDevelop young peoples awareness and skills in agriculture, country life, home crafts and general related topics. Provide and promote the facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities which will assist in their development and individual responsibilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individual and members of the community.
St Mabyn Young Farmer's 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.
Slaley Show
Economic and community development, LeisureAnnual Agricultural/Horticultural Show
Findon Village Gardens Association
Economic and community development, FacilitiesEducational Speakers/ Meetings on gardens, agriculture & general interest subjects. Annual Flower shows for general Public. Social & educational events for members and guests.
Sea Palling With Waxham Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareThe principal objects of the trust: The relief of those full time resident in the Parish of Sea Palling with Waxham whoare in need or hardship by making of grants of money or by providing or paying for goods, services or facilities .The trust also supports community based projects i.e. Playing field, the Community Diamond Wood, the Allotments and community projects within the parish.
Osun Arts Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesWork in schools, community centres & theatres introducing, demonstrating and teaching all aspects of African culture - the music, drama, story telling and dance; produces and perform innovative, powerful traditional and contemporary African theatre for rural, mid and large scale touring nationally; promotes cultural exchanges between Britain and Africa; delivering employable skills for unemployed.
Stock And Bradley Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesOur mission is to promote and facilitate community spirit, health & well-being to those individuals and organizations linked to the rural village of Stock & Bradley Green
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.