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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Lostock Christian Fellowship
Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareReligious activities, relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, general charitable activities
Merthyr Tydfil And District Historical Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTo advance the education of the public by promoting the study of the local history of Merthyr Tydfil and other relevant topics and to secure the preservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of buildings and features of historical and industrial interest and importance.
Rurcon Communications Unit
Economic and community development, HealthRurcon Communications Unit exists to support and make known the practical, educational, training and extension work with African Christian leaders in Rurcon (rural development counsellors through Christian churches in Africa) to benefit whole communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
South Dartmoor Group Of Yfc's
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 26
Rainhill Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureSeeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
King's Lynn Civic Society
Economic and community developmentOur aim is to preserve the quality of the local built environment through participation in the planning process. We are a statutory body for consultation. The society has a wide membership (approx 300) to whom we offer a lecture programme and regular newsletters. We aim to make the town a pleasant place to live and work.
Ludlow Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageSupport for the conservation, preservation and maintenance of buildings and other relevant structures in Ludlow.
Vale Of Towy Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth Organisation
Wood Green (urban District) Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe charity provides pensions to eligible elderly residents within the boundaries of the former Wood Green Urban District Council. It also provides grants to eligible residents in need.
The Crondall Society
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development1)Stimulate public interest in the village of Crondall2)Promote a high standard of planning and architecture in the village3)To secure the preservation, protectection, development and improvement of the village4)To keep a watching brief on threats posed by traffic, aircraft etc
Foundation For European Economic Development
Economic and community developmentFEED supports education and research in institutional and evolutionary economics, particularly in Europe.
Uttoxeter Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureUttoxeter JNFU are affiliated to the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a Rural Youth Organisation open to anyone aged between 10 and 28 years. The Club meets in and around the Uttoxeter area and the members organise their own programme of events ranging from sports, talks, trips, competitions, discos and balls - to name just a few!
Highbridge Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26yrs to meet, fundraise for themselves and enjoy social events. Activities include drama, entertainments & pantomime at which the club excels, all sports competitions, public speaking competitions, stock-judging and cattle rearing, fundraising for local charities and skills/training. This is a member led organisation.
The Janelaw Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfaresupport for organisations working in the fields of environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, wildlife and wilderness conservation, organic agriculture, fairtrade, renewable energy, and relief of poverty and disease in developing countries.
Samburu Aid In Africa (saidia) UK
Economic and community developmentThe provision of assistance towards integrated community development for the Samburu peope of Northern Kenya
Canolfan Cymdeithas Gerlan A R'cylch Gerlan Community Centre
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilitiesa community centre in the village of Gerlan providing a space for people to meet and hold community activities.
Halstead And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
The Friends Of Treginnis
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentProvides financial assistance towards short residential courses for children aged eight to fourteen years. Courses combine academic subjects with practical experience of farm living and working. Developing skills and understanding between urban and country life.
Welsh Newton And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureProviding recreational activities for the rural youth, through training, competitions and sport.
Rotary Club Of Liverpool South Trust Fund
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes, education/training, medical/health/sickness, disability,releif of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, accommodation/housing, sports/recreation, economic/community development/employment
Wells, Glastonbury And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA large member led rural club open to anyone with members aged between 10 & 28 years. Members participate in a wide range of activities such as sports, entertainments & drama, carnival, public speaking competitions, cattle showing and stockjudging, skills for life training, fundraising & social events.
Haldon Group Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Bwlch And Crickhowell Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBwlch & Crickhowell offers a programme for young people aged 10 to 26 years of age. Which includes; cookery, rural craft, sport, drama, public speaking, community work, over seas travel, training and much more.
The Welsh Ploughing Association
Economic and community developmentTo promote and encourage the art and skill of ploughing, hedging and other rural craftsTo promote an annual Welsh Match, to be held each year in a different area of WalesTo provide facilities whereby entrants from Affiliated Socities to the Welsh Ploughing Assoication may compete for the Welsh Championship and represent Wales at The British Championships and other such competitions
The Dever Society
Economic and community developmentThe Dever Society was founded in 1990 to combat the threat of a new town at Micheldever Station, in the heart of rural Hampshire. The Society also works as an amenity organisation for the mid-Hampshire Downs and the Dever Valley.
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.