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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Oromo Relief Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HousingProvide free and confidential signposting and advice, on immigration, housing, welfare, health, education and employment as well interpreting services to refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa in need within the UK Help internally displaced and internationally displaced Oromo people in Ethiopia and elsewhere.
The Halewood Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, SocietyAims of the Women's Institute:Improve and develop the quality f life, particularly in rural areas, for women and their familiesAdvance the education of women in citizenship and in public issues, national and internationalEnable women to work togther to put into practice the ideals for which the organisation stands
Herbertpur Trust
Economic and community development, Saving of livesMedical and Humanitarian relief
Whitchurch Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentRural Youth Organisation for young people aged 10 to 28.
Chagford Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe provision of positive activities for rural young people aged 10 to 28 years
Easington Parish Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall provides the following activities:1. Church groups, including Junior Church, Mothers' Union, social groups and social & recreational activities.2. Community activities.3. Facilities for the local primary school
John Brown Memorial Trust
Economic and community development, EducationAdvancement of education at Bishop Burton College of Agriculture which would benefit under developed countries
Rathmell And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Marshfield Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo educate and support women in rural communities
Caldbeck And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo provide an opportunity for young people to develop, to learn and to enjoy themselves by offering a diverse, fun and educational programme of activities planned by members, for members.
Heath And Reach Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyUndertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.
Bedworth Relief Fund
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe purpose of the charity is to assist people in the old urban district of Bedworth. It is not able to make grants for assistance that falls within the responsibility of public bodies, although it may supplement services in certain cases. Grants are made of up to -ú200 to individuals in need. It makes donations to individuals, charities and worthy causes in the area.
Berkswell Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Society1. Advance the education of women and girls for the public benefit including cultural, political, health, crafts , home economics. 2. Promote sustainable development for the public benefit - education in preservation, conservation, environment, economic growth, regeneration3. Advance health for the public benefit4. Advance citizenship - promote civic responsibility & volunteering
Regil Village Hall And Institute
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesProvision of Village Hall for Community Activities
Crewkerne Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.
The Alphege Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentThe Alphege Charitable Trust advances education particularly as relates to the encouragement of urban environmental education
Wellington And Taunton Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.
Swansea And South Wales Workshops For The Blind
Economic and community development, Education, HealthTHE OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED BY THE PROVISION FOR SUCH PERSONS OF FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
Frome And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.
The Dick Harrison Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentGives charitable grants to students who are undertaking further education in rural land management and livestock auctioneering. Grants may be given in the form of money or books and equipment
Lamorna Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureLamorna Village Hall is a granite built ex school house. It aims to serve the community by providing a central maintained venue for community activities. There is a wide range of events and activities including yoga, flower clubs, art exhibitions, plays, carol concerts and other events. The Hall is available for hire and is used widely for local family events.
Longtown Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Longtown, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for this rural community.
Fatemi Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareHelp poor & needy in mainly third world countries for education & medical purposes.
Abbotts Ann Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchOur charity's current activities include talks on educational, cultural and scientific subjects. Visits to cultural and heritage sites. Involvement in local community activities.
Afro-Caribbean And Friends Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentEducational - operate a supplementary Saturday SchoolCultural - have regular monthly cultural activities and an annual Culture WeekCommunity services - assist a number of community group and organizations with facilities to hold a numb or community activities; fun days, social gatherings, meetings
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.