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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.

Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association

Economic and community development

TO PROMOTE, THROUGH THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW AND OTHER EVENTS, THE IMAGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROSPERITY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE. TO BRING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES TOGETHER THROUGH A RANGE OF INSPIRING EVENTS PROMOTING FOOD, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE.

Latest Income: £4,012,220
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Witton Lodge Community Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Health, Housing

Witton Lodge Community Association owns and manages over 200 homes for social and market rent, including a 40-apartment Independent Living Scheme. Working with the local community and partners, the Association supports local people with jobs and skills, a range of advice services, health and wellbeing initiatives and environmental projects, to help people live healthier lives.

Latest Income: £3,996,839
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Forever Manchester

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.

Latest Income: £3,994,073
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Community Housing And Therapy

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing

Community Housing and Therapy is a charity that runs residential units for those with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. CHT's therapeutic and rehabilitative programme is designed to create a structure that will lead to recovery, employment and eventual independence.

Latest Income: £3,986,894
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Stroud Court Community Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

TO PROVIDE WELFARE SERVICES TO RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

Latest Income: £3,904,618
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Westminster Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The charity is a grant making foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for young people (0 to 25) and their families, living in Westminster, Chester and rural areas, to raise their aspirations and improve their prospects throughout life. Further details are provided on our website.

Latest Income: £3,899,594
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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National Horseracing College Limited

Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The objects of the charity are to advance education, particularly among young persons, and to relieve the need of unemployed persons by the provision of vocational and academic training connected with the horse racing, equestrian, agricultural, horticultural and their allied areas. The charity has two specific mission statements in its Corporate Plan.

Latest Income: £3,897,501
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Hamelin Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care

A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children, adults & carers including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Latest Income: £3,895,391
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Raleigh International Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

Latest Income: £3,890,585
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Stallcombe House

Economic and community development, Facilities

The charity's principle activity is that of the promotion for the public benefit of providing a supportive living community for adults with learning needs best met by participating in a rural environment providing purposeful activity on the farm and gardens

Latest Income: £3,890,009
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent

Economic and community development, Heritage

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

Latest Income: £3,858,749
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Five Lamps Organisation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social care

The Five Lamps Organisation delivers Community Based Projects throughout Stockton, The Tees Valley, and now delivers Financial Inclusion work regionally.These projects are primarily involved in the following:Employment. Enterprise Education Home Care Health Young People Community Finance

Latest Income: £3,807,483
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Church Urban Fund

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion

Church Urban Fund works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities across England. Through a combination of community-based projects, capacity-building support and research and policy activity, we work with churches and a wide range of partners towards our goal of seeing people and communities flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Latest Income: £3,753,802
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Springboard Charity

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The advancement in life and education of young people under 25 through programmes to assist them to obtain work.To relieve unemployment for the public benefit through programmes to unemployed persons seeking employment in travel, tourism, leisure and hospitality.The relief of poverty caused by disability, social or economic circumstances, through provision of advice, training and support.

Latest Income: £3,690,292
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment

Our VisionThroughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and experienced by everyone.For the benefit of nature and people in Sheffield & Rotherham, working with our members, volunteers, local people, partners and the wider Wildlife Trust family, and by acting local.

Latest Income: £3,630,371
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Agricultural Association

Economic and community development, Research

To promote and encourage the advancement and improvement of agriculture through development of skills,techniques or research,the dissemination of such and research both as to the methods of husbandry and use of science and the use and development of agricultural implements and machinery.

Latest Income: £3,531,625
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

Latest Income: £3,520,354
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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St Paul's Community Development Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The main activities of the Charity are facilities and services for education, support, training, recreation and leisure time occupation for children and young people resident in Balsall Heath and the surrounding area, and where appropriate the remainder of the community, including: the establishment and management of environmental projects, health services, family support services, community etc.

Latest Income: £3,482,810
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfare

We provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme provides smaller grants to local charities. Full details are available on www.zct.org.uk.

Latest Income: £3,403,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Housing

The promotion of agriculture and related industries via the Nottinghamshire County , Midlands Machinery and Newark Vintage Tractor Shows. Home to Notts YFC, Long Service medals, the loan of equipment to related organisations, and local shows' conference. Grants for Nottinghamshire agricultural machinery apprentices and students, educational sponsorship. Venue hire through a Trading Company.

Latest Income: £3,377,000
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association

Economic and community development

The staging of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, the running of the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and the promotion of agriculture and food production.

Latest Income: £3,373,347
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Creative Youth Network

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

Opportunities, courses and activities for young people with a focus on excellence in the arts and those most disadvantaged in our society. Maintenance and provision of buildings for youth and other community activities.Provision of Youth Services

Latest Income: £3,358,086
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfare

GMCVO works to increase economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester through effective collaborations and supporting other organisations to achieve their goals. We support voluntary organisations and social enterprises to understand the operating environment, to gain social investment and we test new approaches. We provide investment and are a lead body for networks & partnership projects.

Latest Income: £3,324,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Arvon Foundation

Economic and community development, Education, Housing

We run a year-round programme of creative writing courses at three rural writing houses and also online, offering expert tuition from established writers in all forms of published writing to people from all backgrounds and experience. We run mentoring and other creative writing projects and a grant scheme to enable open access to our courses, and provide dedicated facilities for writers' retreats.

Latest Income: £3,261,172
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Step One Charity

Economic and community development, Education, Health

Step One supports people with physical, mental health, sensory and other disabilities, or those with long-term health conditions, to improve their quality of life and degree of independence and have the opportunity to achieve their potential through personal development, training and employment.

Latest Income: £3,254,419
Areas of Operation: Devon
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.