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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Bridgwater Community Church
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionThe 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.
Lowestoft U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTHE 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.
Ghana School Aid
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationGhana 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.
Ashford And District Young Farmer's Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentRaising 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.
Whittington And Oswestry Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA 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.
Cooper's Hill Recreational Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureThe 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.
The Devynock Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentRunning of annual agricultural show.
Bedwellty Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community developmentThe main activity of the charity is the staging of the Bedwellty Show, one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country, every year.
The Christopher Rowbotham Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingSupports 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.
Aston And Cote Community Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesOperation of village hall and playing fields for Aston and Cote
Holy Emmanuel Church Of Christ
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionPropergating 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.
Upton-On-Severn Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentCommunity work, competitions, club meetings including activities such as GO Karting, discos,tug of war and socials
The Yarcombe Jubilee Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilitiesproviding a village hall for community activities
The Helen And Geoffrey De Freitas Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
The Glamorgan Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA youth organisation for people interested in the rural community aged between 10-26 years old.
Kingsley And Newton Village Institute
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareKingsley 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.
Wedmore Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA 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.
Toft Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvide space & facilities for meetings, village events & community activities for voluntary organisations and others within the catchment area.
The Roger Edwards Almshouses Charity
Economic and community development, HousingProvision of low cost rural housing to local people
The D-Day Memorial Hall, Southwick And Widley.
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesUnder 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.
Pontefract Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyA 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.
Pontefract And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational & social
Maldon 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.
West Kirby Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe 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.
University Of The Third Age In Kennet (wiltshire)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureOur 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.
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.