Economic and community development Charities
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Huby War Memorial Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageProvides and maintains a village hall for the provision of community activities.
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
The Lizard
Economic and community developmentThe Lizard Charity manages The Lizard Pastures as a piece of informal, natural countryside for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Wymondham.
Basildon & Billericay U3a
Economic and community development, EducationWe are an autonomous self-help learning organisation run by the voluntary efforts of our members. Our members come together to share and pursue learning and related social activies, and are in their third age, the period in life when, after childhood, full-time employment and parental responsibilities, time can be found for personal interests and creativity.
2nd Market Rasen Scout Group
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureScouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, abseiling, cycling and canoeing while having fun. We meet weekly, catering for youngsters aged 6 to 18 supporting them with skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
Silsoe Young Farmers Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HousingSilsoe Young Farmers is a youth group run by the members for the members to advance their education in argiculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. Joining in with local village activities to become an active part of the community. Improving mental capacities, self-reliance and individual responsibilities.
Lincoln Social Centre
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManagement of rural village hall providing recreational and educational facilities for the local community
The Old School Community Association (henham)
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesProvision of Community center for hire by the public for personal and community activities.Library facility for local residents.
Whitchurch Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureA variety of community activities including parish council meetings, local societies - amenity, bridge, history for example - leisure classes (pilates, line dancing) toddlers' group, art exhibitions, drama productions and private parties.
Church Eaton Reading And Recreation Room
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. The hall has a stage and a store room. It is used for a wide variety of community activities including coffee mornings, craft classes, parish council, dog training, informal indoor sports, toddlers group, village markets, village festival. Also private hire functions, such as weddings, parties, meetings, study and school groups.
The Haslemere Society
Economic and community developmentThe object of the Society is to organise concerted action for the improvement, protection and preservation of rural scenery or features of local interest in the town and villages within the Haslemere area.
Long Lawford Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesVillage Hall providing facilities for groups of all ages for community activities
The Great Wakering Village Memorial Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesA Village hall used for community activities and sometimes hired to the public for private functions.
Elham Community Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesSupport village community activities financially as required, maintain village open space to be enjoyed by all inhabitants of the village, maintain accomodation for two retired persons.
Loughton Voluntary Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareVolunteers provide transport for the elderly frail to hospitals, surgeries and clinics. They also undertake shopping, befriending and the occasional odd job. A weekly escorted shopping by minibus provides social contact and enables elderly people to shop independently with help. Ipad familiarization sessions are also offered
The Llanwarne And District Agricultural Improvement Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentThe object of the Society shall be for the benefit of the public to promote and improve agriculture.Hold an Annual Ploughing Match together with Sheep Dog Trials & Produce Tent to further rural activities in the countryside.
The Society Of Friends Of Woodchurch Windmill
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionTo maintain in working condition an old windmill at woodchurch for the benefit of the community and visitors. It is also a valuable educational facility inso far as many groups of youngsters visit the windmill to learn about traditional rural industries and the importance of environmental issues.
10th Boston (north Rural) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentScout Association Beavers 5 1/2 - 8, Cubs 8 - 10 1/2, Scouts 10 1/2 - 15, Explorers 15 - 18. Voluntary organisation run by trained volunteers, young people follow a balanced programme of exciting activities in a safe and friendly environment. They try new challenges, camp outdoors, join world jamborees, go to international camps, fundraise, help other charities, Explorers promote leadership throug
The Norda Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe Trust will be helping people in disadvantaged areas to set up and sustain their own enterprises by working for themselves, with particular geographic emphasis on Cornwall. The Norda Trust wishes to fund projects that aid people to overcome barriers to self-employment, to foster economic independence, and to collaborate, prosper and expand.
Lazenby Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionHiring of Village Hall for various community activities such as Dancing Class, Dog Club, Wine & Beer Circle, Parties, Church Activities. The Hall is usually hired by the local villagers and the people in the surrounding areas.
The Worcestershire Branch Of The Campaign To Protect Rural England
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProtection of Rural England
Caterham Overseas Aid Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareIn our own small way Caterham Overseas Aid Trust are committed to help the two thirds of the desperately poor people in Third World countries help themselves. By way of recognised NGOs working on the ground, such as Self Help Africa and Practical Action and other small charities, we finance projects which will enable local self-help and development of individuals. We give NO aid handouts.
St Leonard's Neighbourhood Association
Economic and community developmentCommunity development
The Wilkins Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage, Social welfareWorking in Nepal to advance education, relieve poverty, preserve and protect the health of poor communities, conserve, protect and restore the natural resources, beauty, plant and animal life through rural community development and conservation projects, work with local organisations to promote disability rights issues and to enable disabled children to achieve their potential.
Phillimore Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisurePhillimore Park is a local park. Since 2004, the Darnall Green Spaces Regeneration Project has been working to engage the community in the regeneration of the park. A master plan for the park was completed in 2005 and in April 2010 two large sections were completed. These were a games area for young people and a play area for 8-13s.
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.