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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.

Dereham And District Young Farmers Club

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

A group of youths who get together once a week and organise a varied programme including fundraising activities for various charities

Latest Income: £23,898
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Beechwood Hall And Rural Park

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

Developing and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.

Latest Income: £23,877
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Ffederasiwn Sefydliad Y Merched - Ceredigion Federation Of Women's Institutes

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Educational and social activites for rural women

Latest Income: £23,841
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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Good Gardeners International

Economic and community development, Education, Environment

Establishing Food Security. Growing food for nutrition to prevent malnutrition and improve mental and physical health by promoting effective waste management systems. Installing DRY sanitation systems to prevent ground water pollution and the spread of disease. Train awareness to generate self sufficient communities, schools and villages thus avoiding Government and charitable handouts for food.

Latest Income: £23,659
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Falmouth And District Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

A) 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.

Latest Income: £23,623
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Rufforth Institute

Associations, Economic and community development

Provides facilities for community activities in the parish of Rufforth with Knapton.

Latest Income: £23,585
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Hove Edge Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

We offer children between 6 and 14 from the community of Hove Edge the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Latest Income: £23,502
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Addingham Civic Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Society

The Society initiates and supports Village projects relating to Heritage, Environment and Community. It also comments on planning issues, publishes books of local interest, holds 11 meetings each year for education or entertainment & publishes monthly newsletters. It awards grants for projects that will benefit the Village and presents Civic Pride Awards each year to individuals and groups.

Latest Income: £23,500
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Herbert Lane Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

To encourage high standards of town and country planning and architecture. To stimulate public interest in the beauty & character of historic towns and villages. To unite local Amenity Societies and Parish & Town Councils in an effort to secure the features of historic and public interest. To advance the education of the public in the better understanding of social & economic changes.

Latest Income: £23,500
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Llanmadoc And Cheriton Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Facilitates and supports the use of premises known as Llanmadoc and Cheriton Village Hall for community activities. These activities include art, drama, senior citizens club, "Lets Be Healthy" lifestyle promotion/advice, village social events.

Latest Income: £23,449
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Trust Property Held In Connection With Bryn Baptist Church

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

The advancement of the Christian Gospel of salvation by the grace of God through Christ Jesus through its proclamation.Also, the advancement of education by teaching; the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability and financial hardship and the advancement of community development.

Latest Income: £23,427
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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North Walsham Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Group of young people who have a varied programme of events and meet once a week

Latest Income: £23,365
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Varteg Community Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

To supply leisure activities and social support within our area of benefit. We provide a Community space for low cost hire, host free Community events and entertainment in a semi rural area. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for all age groups, ensure the maintenance of a Community hub and to act as a link between other statutory organisations, our members and the wider Community.

Latest Income: £23,306
Areas of Operation: Torfaen
Status: Registered
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Sennen Community Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Support and promote community activities for all age groups, especially sporting activities in the Community Centre

Latest Income: £23,301
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Stowmarket And District Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

Young Farmers Club

Latest Income: £23,211
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The South Warwickshire Welfare Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing

Makes grants for sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm to persons in need living in Warwick district or Southam rural area, by paying for items, services or facilities not available from others, including holidays, cooker, carpet, white goods, home aids etc or a contribution. Applications in a special form must be supported by an authorised agency ie Social Services, Health Authority

Latest Income: £23,150
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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The Nedging With Naughton Village Hall And Community Council

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Nedging with Naughton Village Hall provides a location for community activities in these rural villages.

Latest Income: £23,039
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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1st Houghton (st Michaels) Scout Group

Associations, Economic and community development, Education

Education/TrainingSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment

Latest Income: £23,016
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Stockton-On-Tees U3a

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

1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Stockton-on-Tees and its surrounding locality.

Latest Income: £22,972
Areas of Operation: Stockton-on-tees
Status: Registered
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Fleggburgh Village Hall And Playing Field

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

To be the focal point of all local community activities in the village of Fleggburgh

Latest Income: £22,952
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Hertfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

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

We are a rural youth organisation in the county of Hertfordshire. We aim to promote social & personal development of young people between the ages of 10-28 years, by offering a wide range of training and activities including skills for life, travel, sport, floral arranging, curve modules, socialising and many more. We also hold various fund raising events to raise money for local charities.

Latest Income: £22,939
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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English Bicknor Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

To provide facilities for community activities for the residents of English Bicknor and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £22,918
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Bromsgrove And District Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Providing activities of various nature to people 10-26 years.

Latest Income: £22,888
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Crown Of Thorns

Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

Promotion of the holy rosary as a means to bring peace and personal comfort to suffering people. Correspondence maintained supporting prisoners, the sick, the fearful. Shipments of donated aid and church items to assist diocesan schools and hospitals in the third world. Support of local homeless has increased to help with increased numbers.

Latest Income: £22,831
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Philip Metcalfe's Almshouses

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing

Provides, in a rural location, accommodation for needy older people with connexions to Hawstead, or surrounding parishes in Suffolk

Latest Income: £22,795
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
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.