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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Agricola Club Memorial Fund
Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, LeisureThe aims of the Trust are:1) to assist former members of Wye College who are in need,2) to assist people who have taken a course at the Wye campus to undertake postgraduate studies,3) to support education and research in agriculture, horticulture and the rural environment.
The Woodford Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWE MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE ONLY VILLAGE HALL IN A SCATTERED COMMUNITY. THE HALL CAN BE USED FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Tenbury Wells Young Farmers Club
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentproviding a social group for people in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 26. Having fundraising events such as sponsored walks, rides, dinner and dances.
The Canon Holmes Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareShort term Educational Grants to children whose parents are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of employment crises, illness or death.
Women's Institute - Harlow
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life (including arts, crafts and sciences) to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions (both national and international) in music, drama & other cultural subjects, and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare.
Greenhouse Trust Fund
Economic and community development, EducationEducation/TrainingEnvironment/Conservation/HeritageEconomic/Community development/Employment
The Tobit Trust
Economic and community developmentThe charity uses funds for a wide variety of charitable purposes including Christian and cultural projects, support for international aid and community care.
The Scalford And District Youth And Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo provide building for community activities
All Saints And District Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThis charity maintains a building for community activities ranging from further education classes, leisure courses, pantomime, concerts, band practice, hall for local school's PE and drama, community events and fund raising events.
The Beacon Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe Trust continues in being active in Christian agencies working in the developing world, being engaged in work as widely varied as transport, emergency relief aid, education and the support of expatriate staff involved in long term mission and development
The White Mill Folk Museum Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageTo preserve the White Mill windmill, Millers cottage, & associated buildings at the Heritage Centre by regular inspection, maintenance & repair. To collect & display artefacts reflecting the past rural life of Sandwich & the surrounding district in order to communicate an understanding of our past to the widest audience, especially schools. To strengthen the local heritage tourism profile.
University Of The Third Age Cirencester Branch
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationProvides educational support for older people no longer in full time employment in the Cirencester area.
The Doncaster Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, HeritagePromotes interest in and care for the environment by lectures, occasional visits and exhibitions, and the issue of a regular newsletter. Maintains a close watch on, and makes representations on proposals affecting historic buildings and areas.Promotes education in the built and natural environment with a programme of student bursaries and funding for post-graduate student and school projects.
Birmingham (vernon) Unit 40 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureOur Charity promotes the development of young people from the inner city areas of Birmingham & Sandwell in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC)
Dovetales International Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionLocal Church & community activities from our Centre in OldhamSupport of Educational, medical & social projects in IndiaSupport Social project in Israel
Buntingford Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture.2) To educate the public in the geographical/natural history and architecture.3) To secure the preservation,protection,development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
The Town Lands Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionGeneral charitable purposes. Overseas aid. Religious activities & church maintenance. Young people.
Bayston Hill Village Association
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfarePublication of monthly Village Magazine delivered to all 2500 homes in the area free of charge. Organisation of Social Events and Community activities, maintenance of flower beds in village, make grants to other organisations and individuals in line with Association's objectives.
Bagnall Light Oaks And Baddeley Edge Village Hall Fund
Animals, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity provides a large community hall for the use of local residents for meetings, training events, activity classes such as Dog Training and Kick Boxing, local community activities such as luncheon club, parties and weddings.
The Swansea University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity encourages older people of all backgrounds no longer in full-time employment to engage in educational/cultural activities. They are helped to use their skills to teach and learn on an affordable basis within a wide selection of groups. The U3A seeks to demonstrate their continuing contributions to the community as a whole and to project a positive image of their place in society.
Woodlands Estate Resident Freeholders' Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a voluntary Community Association. We maintain premises for social and community activities for all ages eg Social Events, Quizzes, Illustrated Talks, Film shows, Family workshops, Coffee Mornings, Gardening club, Summer Fun Days. We also welcome a local Special Needs School to use the open space and sports courts, and we support local charities.
The Campden Society
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageTo secure the protection of architectural & historical quality of Campden,its open spaces and its natural settingTo promote high standards of planning, architecture and landscaping in CampdenTo stimulate interest in and concern for the character & beauty of CampdenTo promote awareness of the climate emergency,push for zero carbon solutions and protect terrestrial biodiversity, within Campden
Stratford-Upon-Avon Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyAs a local civic society we organise educational activities to encourage awareness of local heritage. We hold seminars to share best practice with similar towns and we make recommendations to the local councils on the physical and economic development of the town. We publish educational books on the local environment and we support local schools in their citizenship curriculum.
The Milverton Victoria Rooms
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the Parish of Milverton, including lettings management, fund-raising and seeking grant funding for capital expenditure for building improvements. We actively encourage new activities that might appeal to residents, e.g. computer, keep-fit, literature and theatrical events, as well as promoting the village hall as a centre for community activities.
Gravesend And Rochester Agricultural Association
Economic and community developmentPloughing Match and Gymkhana held annually
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.