Economic and community development Charities
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Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentTO 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.
Witton Lodge Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Health, HousingWitton 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.
Forever Manchester
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentForever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.
Community Housing And Therapy
Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingCommunity 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.
Stroud Court Community Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTO PROVIDE WELFARE SERVICES TO RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
The Westminster Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe 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.
National Horseracing College Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe 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.
Hamelin Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social careA 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.
Raleigh International Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentRaleigh 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.
Stallcombe House
Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe 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
The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent
Economic and community development, HeritageThe 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.
The Five Lamps Organisation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careThe 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
Church Urban Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ReligionChurch 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.
The Springboard Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe 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.
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EnvironmentOur 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.
Suffolk Agricultural Association
Economic and community development, ResearchTo 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.
Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfareIndependent 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).
St Paul's Community Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe 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.
Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareWe 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.
Newark And Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, HousingThe 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.
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentThe staging of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, the running of the Royal Cornwall Events Centre and the promotion of agriculture and food production.
Creative Youth Network
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareOpportunities, 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
Greater Manchester Centre For Voluntary Organisation
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareGMCVO 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.
The Arvon Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, HousingWe 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.
Step One Charity
Economic and community development, Education, HealthStep 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.
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.