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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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Bangladesh Association (bristol,bath And West)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingTo provide advice and information on welfare benefits, immigration, housing, education, employment, training, debts, health, finance, nationality, businesspassport and other areas as necessary. Also to provide advocacy for clients.To organise community events such as Independence Day, Eid Celebrations, International Mother Tongue Celebrations.
Auroville International U K
Economic and community development, Social welfareTo support the work of the International Township of Auroville which are in accordance with its objects.Specifically, the charity supports work relating to the development of poor rural communities in the region suurrounding Auroville, in the fields of education and environment, and other projects relating to the development of the UNESCO commended Township.
Milwich Church Hall (trust No 1195)
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionChurch Village Hall used for Church and Village Community Activities
Village Hall - Shutford
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvide a building for all community activities
Markfield Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo do anything charitable and lawful to relieve and support the wellbeing of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage people living in the Parish of Markfield and surrounding rural areas without discrimination. It includes both financially or otherwise any Charity led, any affiliated groups or other charitable or community activities with similar objects.
Women's Institute - West Mersea
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyAdvances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Horbury Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.
Exe Valley Group Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Purton And Cricklade Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmenteducation and social activites for young people with an interest in the countryside
Shotley Bridge Village Community Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentDiscussing the development, heritage, environment & amenities of the village.Representation to public bodies about the above.Initiating projects e.g. village clean-ups, installing heritage plaques, publications. Entering village for Britain in Bloom awards and carrying out related activities. With others, organising and publicising events. Fundraising.Confined to Shotley Bridge.
The Burland Parish Hall
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionThe Burland Parish Hall, granted charity status in 1915, provides a focal point in the small Cotswold village of Stanton, funded entirely by lettings and local support it provides a venue for Church activities, childrens activities, art and education, parish meeting room, rural cinema, charity functions, parties and celebrations, polling station, etc.
Derby And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. In the interests of social welfare of members to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities
Maidenhead And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureWe are a youth group that meets regularly to undertake a range of different activities. We attend talks, take part in sports, undertake training, enjoy fun and games, raise money for charity, and compete against other young farmers clubs.
Mannings Heath Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, IN ALL CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE, HANDICRAFTS, HOME ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE.
Stow And District Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTo stimulate public interest and the promotion of anything of benefit to the community in Stow and District. To encourage high standards in Architecture and Planning in the area.To secure the conservation, protection, improvement and development of the life and physical features of the area.
The Churston Parish War Memorial Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides a rural community space (Pavilion and recreational) where Children/Young People/The General Public can carry out Sporting & Community activities.
Captain Durstons Charity
Economic and community developmentManagement of owned freehold agricultural land and investment funds from which income is paid to beneficiaries.
Crakehall Village Hall
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureSport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
Clutton School Parent Teachers Friends Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationClutton Primary School PTFA brings together parents, carers, staff and the local community to support the school. We organise fundraising events and community activities to provide extra resources, equipment and enriching experiences for pupils that enhance their education and wellbeing. We operate in Clutton, Bath & North East Somerset.
The Andrew Rawlings Memorial Fund
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe objects of the charity are to help young people with their training and education in agricultural science, whether at full time college or on short term courses, by making a grant towards this end.
Charity Of William Dilks
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationWe give small grants to individuals (school leavers) towards their further education and employment.
Ashley Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAshley YFC is part of the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth Organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. The Club meet regularly in and around the Ashley District and organise a varied programme of events including sports, training, talks, discos and balls to name just a few!
Nenthead Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesNenthead Village Hall Committee carry out the upkeep of the hall through voluntary work including general maintenance and cleaning. We strive to raise money through fundraising, hiring out the hall as well as through organising functions offering catering and licenced bars, this helps with payment of annual electricity & heating bills, as well as insurances, licences etc for the hall.
Upper Wharfedale Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational & social
Alphamstone Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesGeneral community activities. Clubs, suppers for the village, childrens parties, Fetes on the green.
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.