Economic and community development Charities
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Centre For Sustainable Energy
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, HousingCSE's mission is to advance sustainable energy policy and practice. CSE seeks energy solutions that engage people and communities to meet real needs for both environmentally sound and affordable energy services. Ending the misery of cold homes and enabling action to tackle the threat of climate change are core objectives.Work is delivered in partnership with many agencies.
Solent Mind
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingProvision of mental health services, in particular psycholgical therapies, wellbeing services and activities, employment support, advocacy, and home-based support including for older people. Promotion of good mental health across diverse communitiesCampaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding
Cumbria Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationWe make grants to local charities, groups and individuals, manage grant-making funds on behalf of individuals and organisations, and promote giving to build long term capital funds to benefit the community in the future.Our grants target activities which help children and young people, older people and their carers, people with disabilities, the unemployed and people on low incomes.
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust International LTD
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral charitable and religious educational activities throughout UK.Medical, aid, relief of poverty, famine relief and community development internationally.
Steps To Work
Economic and community development, EducationTraining, personal development and employment creation
Julian House
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareJulian House provides a range of services to socially excluded people across the South West; particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse and community rehabilitation. We operate a range of supported housing projects, emergency hostel accommodation, advice services, assertive outreach support and a number of social enterprises. Not just changing lives. Often saving lives
Global Relief Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareGlobal Relief Trust (GRT) provides humanitarian aid and relief, such as food, water, clothing, shelter, medical equipment, education as well as developing sustainable projects to the poor and needy in; Bangladesh, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories , Syria, Lebanon, Turkiye, Pakistan, Kashmir, Malawi, Uganda and Rohingya.
Infocus Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI
Severn Wye Energy Agency
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareEducation and promotion of sustainable resource use, energy efficiency and renewable energy to tackle the fuel poverty and to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life for all. Protection of the environment, relief of poverty and community regeneration through sustainable development solutions, training and delivery, to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
The Azure Charitable Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careAzure operates Supported Businesses to provide salaried jobs and training for disabled people. It assists individuals in supported employment in organisations across the region. Personal development whether or not linked to qualifications or job outcomes is a key goal. We are committed to enabling disabled people to live as independently as possible. Community access support is also provided.
Porchlight
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingPorchlight is an independent registered charity working across Kent, East Sussex and Bexley. We help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health, housing, education and employment. We provide children, young people and adults with the advice, guidance and skills to live independently in the future, play an active role in their local community and fulfil their potential.
The National Forest Company
Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.
Dmi Network
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthDMI Network runs evidence-based social and behaviour change campaigns to improve health and save lives in low-income countries. Focus areas include child survival, early childhood development (ECD), nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, family planning, and mental health.
B Lab (uk)
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS & PROMOTE ITS STUDY.TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT OF: PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES & PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. TO PROMOTE ETHICAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT & MAXIMISE THE POSITIVE IMPACT & MINIMISE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF BUSINESS.
Issa Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe principal objects of the charity are the advancement of education health and employment of people in need, in particular disadvantaged communities, by supporting projects that address these issues. The charity may also promote other identified projects from time to time as determined by the trustees.
Pivotal Housing Association
Economic and community development, Education, HousingFor our clients to realistically take positive steps towards rehabilitation and recovery, providing them with a home and basic support should be complimented with training in life skills, vital for securing employment, their own tenancies and surviving independently. Our aim is to introduce a spectrum of training course to be made available to all of our clients over the next 12 months.
The Groundwork South Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureIn relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
The London Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
Textile Reuse And International Development
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareTRAID is an environmental and poverty relief charity. TRAID reduces landfill through; the provision of textile recycling facilities, its charity shops and upcycled clothing. Funds raised go to environmental and textile related international development projects and TRAID's education programmes developed to gain greater recycling participation and empathy with the issues surrounding global poverty.
Twenty-Fifth Avenue LTD
Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareTwenty-Fifth Avenue provides supported accommodation for people at risk of homelessness. We offer temporary shared housing, tailored support, advice and guidance, and pathways into training, employment, and inclusion into the mainstream for the homeless. We also run a food provision programme, including our Woolwich/Birmingham Breakfast Club (food bank), operating 2 to 3 times a week.
Peabody Community Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisurePeabody Community Foundation is a leading community development organisation working in London, with a focus on Thamesmead. Our community work is aimed at building the capacity of individuals and groups, through employment, training, volunteering, community engagement, youth programmes, sports programmes, financial advice, healthy living advice, and family support services.
Causeway Charitable Services
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingCauseway supports marginalised and vulnerable people to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures. Our modern slavery and crime reduction services include safe houses, outreach and community programmes, holistic crisis interventions and signposting into counselling, training and employment. We drive change nationally through research, campaigning and strategic partnerships.
UK Sailing Academy
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureUKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.
Human Relief Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of livesProvides humanitarian aid and assistance by responding to emergencies and empowering societies through education and training. The Foundation accepts donations from individuals and institutions within UK and international which are used to implement its humanitarian projects. HRF was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1995 (1043676), then became a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
Crown Agents International Development
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe charity aims to promote sustainable development with a view to relieving poverty and advance health through health programming.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 8,677 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?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £9.9bn 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 79.4%. 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 £963k. 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.