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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.

Bridgwater Community Church

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion

The Church operates locally in relationship with a family of churches across the UK and abroad, supporting mission locally and abroad, and runs a community resource which is used by organizations as a community center. We also run community activities locally and provide support for Grace Advocacy helping to provide support to those in the local community who are need of assistance.

Latest Income: £29,593
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Lowestoft U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF PROVIDING EDUCATION TO OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN WAVENEY DISTRICT AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY. ALSO TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THESE PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £29,506
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Ghana School Aid

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education

Ghana School Aid supports the education of children, particular girls and young women, with a focus on rural areas by making grants to schools, vocational and teacher training centres in support of local efforts, for building materials, technical equipment, teaching and learning materials, books, and School Links to enable exchange and new experiences for young people in an interconnected world.

Latest Income: £29,474
Areas of Operation: Ghana
Status: Registered
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Ashford And District Young Farmer's Club

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Raising awareness of rural life through fund raising activities for local charities.The age range of our members is 16 years of age through to 30'ish.

Latest Income: £29,434
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Whittington And Oswestry Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A RURAL YOUTH ORGANISATION, WITH MEMBERS AGED 10 to 28 YEARS OF AGE, THAT MEET ONCE A WEEK IN THE WHITTINGTON & OSWESTRY AREA. WE TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS SUCH AS: NETBALL, DRAMA, FOOTBALL, QUIZ TEAMS, STOCK JUDGING AND OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS.OUR OBJECTIVES ARE FUN. LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT.

Latest Income: £29,399
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Cooper's Hill Recreational Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Leisure

The Trust provides and assists in providing facilities and support for recreation and other leisure time occupation in or in connection with the urban district of Egham and it's neighborhood. This includes local sports clubs (football and tennis) and fitness instruction.

Latest Income: £29,256
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Devynock Agricultural Society

Economic and community development

Running of annual agricultural show.

Latest Income: £29,161
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Bedwellty Agricultural Society Limited

Economic and community development

The main activity of the charity is the staging of the Bedwellty Show, one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country, every year.

Latest Income: £29,159
Areas of Operation: Caerphilly
Status: Registered
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The Christopher Rowbotham Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

Supports national charities,& local charities in NE & SE England. Interested in people with physical or mental handicaps: improving quality of life through equipment, activities and holidays;the young: with emphasis on improving prospects of employment by education and meaningful activities; health: improving quality of life of the ill, their carers and the old at home or in hospital.

Latest Income: £29,091
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Aston And Cote Community Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities

Operation of village hall and playing fields for Aston and Cote

Latest Income: £28,824
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Holy Emmanuel Church Of Christ

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion

Propergating the words of our Lord Jesus Christ to local people in the area ,worshipping every sunday and proclainming the gospel to the whole world at large.We cater for elderly people in the community and looking after the young ones especially those with no visions. We offer advice to people that has no job and solicitate for the needy. We pray for individual people, we pray for the world.

Latest Income: £28,723
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Upton-On-Severn Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

Community work, competitions, club meetings including activities such as GO Karting, discos,tug of war and socials

Latest Income: £28,666
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Yarcombe Jubilee Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

providing a village hall for community activities

Latest Income: £28,554
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Helen And Geoffrey De Freitas Charitable Trust

Economic and community development

The main object of the trust is to benefit UK charitable organisations and voluntary umbrella bodies which seek: to conserve countryside and environment in rural Britain; to preserve Britain's cultural heritage; to assist the underpriveleged through community facilities and services.

Latest Income: £28,438
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Glamorgan Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

A youth organisation for people interested in the rural community aged between 10-26 years old.

Latest Income: £28,413
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kingsley And Newton Village Institute

Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Kingsley and Newton Village Institute is a charitable community building within the rural village of Kingsley in Cheshire. The Institute has a main hall with bar area, snooker room, bowling green and two tennis courts. Various social activities take place on the premises including line dancing, quiz nights, indoor and outdoor bowls, art classes, snooker and private parties.

Latest Income: £28,290
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Wedmore Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

A Rural Youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports competitions, stockjudging and cattle showing/presentation, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation.

Latest Income: £28,284
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Toft Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Provide space & facilities for meetings, village events & community activities for voluntary organisations and others within the catchment area.

Latest Income: £28,201
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Roger Edwards Almshouses Charity

Economic and community development, Housing

Provision of low cost rural housing to local people

Latest Income: £28,074
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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The D-Day Memorial Hall, Southwick And Widley.

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Under Winchester City Council area-A village hall serving the population of this rural village and surrounding area. Utilized for village activities and also hired out for wedding receptions-meetings-classes-parties-etc.

Latest Income: £27,975
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Pontefract Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

A non-political independent organisation monitoring planning, land use, regeneration, tourism, civic pride, heritage, and business, raising awareness to the people of Pontefract and district. Raising the profile of Pontefract as a place to live, work, do business and visit, by protecting and enhancing the environment.

Latest Income: £27,953
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Pontefract And District Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings both educational & social

Latest Income: £27,911
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Maldon 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: £27,816
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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West Kirby Charity

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The charity pays small pensions to elderly persons who have lived in the area of the former urban district of Hoylake for at least three years. It also makes one-off payments to persons (whether or not elderly) living in that area.

Latest Income: £27,723
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age In Kennet (wiltshire)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.

Latest Income: £27,712
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
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.