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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East Midlands Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentvarious countryside and education based activitys operating through out the east midlands learning fun and atchivement
The Howe Trust (wheatley)
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe Howe Trust (Wheatley) provides small grants for local people in need, and care for 26 acres of land. The agricultural land, known collectively as The Howe, includes some 100 allotments, an orchard and memorial tree area as well as grassland, hedgerows and woodland. Working with other local and charitable organisations, we manage the land for biodiversity and the benefit of the community.
Rotary Club Of The Deepings Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingGeneral charitable purposes for home and abroad.e.g. Shelter/Emergency Boxes,the Rotary UK Fund,International Children's Trust,(providing education for children in the third world),for local school Arts competition,Youth Speaks and Young Enterprises.
Buckland Brewer Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Rotary Club Of Manningtree Stour Valley Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Economic and community developmentGeneral charitable purposes, overseas aid and relief.
Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvision and upkeep of rural village hall for use of local and wider community.
Ivybridge Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Healey Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentCommunity activities
Clevedon Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritagehas an interest in all aspects of Clevedon as a town, historical, environmental and developmental. The society has open meetings twice per month along with many planned events. The trustees and committee meet monthly.
Stanley Village Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesUpkeep of Village Hall through lettings, fund-raising activities.Provide community activities.
Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O
Economic and community development, Saving of livesProvides a service, mainly in upland or mountain areas, to save life and alleviate distress. Additionally undertakes searches of lowland and rural areas for missing persons when requested by the Police.
Shrewsbury Civic Society Trust Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe society monitors & responds to planning applications within the borough of Shrewsbury, encouraging high standards of design, architecture & town planning whilst ensuring the preservation & maintenance of the historic town fabric.The society organises lectures, exhibitions, heritage open days and an international cartoon festival to stimulate public interest and to ensure an end use for history
Chorley And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentteam building activities for young people, to enhance their confidence. Many competitions and challenging activities to participate in.
Beeston And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureInvolved in district planning matters, Local Heritage List, heritage tree-planting, guided walks in summer.Monthly guest speakers on matters of local interest, during winter.Encouraging and enabling public engagement on matters of local planning and Sense of Place.Organise improvement initiatives: Beeston Street Art, Light Night, Design Awards, Skateboarding, and biodiversity in nature.
Upwell Playing Field
Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureUpwell is a small rural village with limited public transport to near by towns the committee provide open space play area, sporting areas for all ages and abilities of the community are welcome, the committees main aim is to provide a modern facility for community use. The committee is totally reliant on community support/funding for all financial aspects in running the playing field.
Dalton Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesMaintaining the Village Hall to the necessary standard so that it may be used safely for Community activities
The Bury And District Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentTo promote farm animals and connected activities to the public by putting on an agricultural show.
The Stewardship Trust Ripon
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of livesTo advance the Christian religion in the UK and worldwide and humanitarian work and relief (homelessness, disability, famine relief, education and training, and advancement of health) primarily in overseas countries .
Malmesbury Young Farmers Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareEducational and social activities for young people with an interest in the countryside.
New Hope Rural Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of lives, SocietyPARTNER TRUST TO A TRUST IN INDIA. AWARENESS & FUND RAISING ON BEHALF OF LEPROSY RELIEF, HIV CARE, TRIBAL HEALTH CARE & CIVIL RIGHTS, WELL MOTHER & BABY TRAVELLING HEALTH WORKERS, POLIO CORRECTIVE SURGERY, CATARACT SURGERY & AFTERCARE, RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
The Leonard Trust
Economic and community development, Health, Saving of livesThe Leonard Trust distributes its income in amounts varying from £500 to £5000 to registered charities ranging from small local ones (Hampshire) to large nationals. Historically we have tended to concentrate on Christian based charities, mental health, and overseas aid, often in response to specific disaster relief. Our remit is wide and we also support many smaller and diverse charities.
Uffington Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES AND MAINTAINS FACILITIES FOR GROUP AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS W.I., YOGA, KEEP FIT, DANCE CLASSES, LECTURES, PARISH COUNCIL AS WELL AS A RANGE OF FUND RAISING EVENTS.
Christchurch Sports And Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureCOMMUNITY HALL USED FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Anthony And Deirdre Montagu Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareFOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE.GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID / FAMINE RELIEFARTS / CULTURE / HERITAGE / SCIENCE ANIMALS ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENTCHILDREN / YOUNG PEOPLE
Fylingdales Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose is to enable women to improve and develop their education, including the arts,crafts and sciences, advance their education in citizenship and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
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.