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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,554
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Borrowby Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Trust document states the hall be run for the benefit of the local community. Local bodies including Parish council, local agricultural show, tennis, football & cricket club hold meetings and fundraising events. There is a book cafe and Kidz club. The hall is let for yoga, pilates, art classes, etc and other social occasions. A side room is let on a permanent basis to a wedding photographer.

Latest Income: £7,560
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Cwmdu And District Show

Economic and community development, Leisure

WE OPERATE A LOCAL ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Latest Income: £7,553
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - Sway

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

WE TRY TO RE-INFORCE INHERITED SKILLS, LEARN NEW ONES, AND PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE, SHARING THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH MEMBERS AND OTHERS, THEREBY HELPING TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE WI, WITH A LOCAL FLAVOUR. MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HELPING ON COMMITTEES, ATTENDING MEETINGS AND REPORTING BACK ON ISSUES WHICH MAY BE OF L

Latest Income: £7,547
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Hadleigh Afternoon Womens Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences,to improve & develop conditions of rural life. To advance education in citizenship, & other cultural subjects & in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Women are given the opportunity to work together to put into practice the ideals of the organisation.

Latest Income: £7,541
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The J And P Benson Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities

To promote for the public benefit the care of fine buildings, historic places and beautiful gardens and countryside and of any objects normally situate in such buildings or places.The care of the elderly in sheltered accommodation.The support of various medical causes.

Latest Income: £7,539
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Small Wonders Community Programme LTD

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

National award scheme (UK) to practically help and encourage people aged 50+ to engage in volunteering and community development, learning activities, the arts, heritage & culture, sports and conservation open to people from all kinds of backgrounds and circumstances, especially those with ongoing health and mobility problems.

Latest Income: £7,527
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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West London Somali Association (welsa)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

WELSA is a voluntary organisation that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Somali people. We give them advice and we also translate for them hen required. I also help them when they are job hunting. Although the younger generations have learnt and mastered the English language, unfortunately many elders and parents still truffle with day to day activities due to the language barrier.

Latest Income: £7,500
Areas of Operation: Hounslow
Status: Registered
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East Rural Youth And Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities

To manage the Community Centre building for the community. Fund raise for activities in the community and building running costs. Publish a monthly newsletter. Arrange and support learning activities for the community particularly the Youth. The East Rural Youth & Community Association operates in the only community centre in the East Rural Ward of Blackburn with Darwen.

Latest Income: £7,469
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Astwood Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

VILLAGE HALL USED FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Latest Income: £7,457
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Harmston Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRYLIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.

Latest Income: £7,408
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Hurstbourne Priors Village Hall Fund

Economic and community development, Facilities

Village Hall in rural area for hire to general public.

Latest Income: £7,406
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Worth Valley Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings both educational & social

Latest Income: £7,389
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Cantley Community Trust

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfare

No fundraising necessary we distribute the interest received each year to our beneficiaries

Latest Income: £7,365
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Hen Ysgol, Marian Glas Village Hall

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities

The building provides general charitable activities for community development such as the arts,culture,education and training.It provides buildings,facilities and open spaces for the general public,young and old.

Latest Income: £7,345
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age Stevenage

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

We interest and stimulate people who have time on their hands through retirement, unemployment or diminishing family responsibilities. We have no permanent teachers or buildings, require no academic qualifications nor do we issue diplomas or degrees. We have term-time general meetings and special-interest groups. For the general meetings we use both our own members and outside speakers.

Latest Income: £7,337
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Hampton-In-Arden Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the Civic Parish of Hampton in Arden and its surroundings. To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area. To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area.

Latest Income: £7,323
Areas of Operation: Solihull
Status: Registered
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Warden Hill Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Society

Undertake 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.

Latest Income: £7,305
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Haworth Band

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The object of Haworth Band (the charitable company), in accordance with its Constitution, is to provide musical entertainment and services to the community (and wider community) and training and tuition to novices and improvers who seek to learn music for personal gratification or to enhance career directions and/or pursuits as a means of vocational or professional qualifications and employment.

Latest Income: £7,281
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Winksley Cum Grantley Young Farmers Clubs

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings and activities both educational and social

Latest Income: £7,260
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Capricorn Africa Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities

The Trust only supports projects in Africa which are personally known to the trustees. At present the countries include:- DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It supports the following types of organisations/work:-medical work, agricultural demonstration gardens, self help groups, community based organisations, schools and college fees for students and medical staff

Latest Income: £7,240
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

A Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Stockshowing/Presentation, Dancing, Duke of Edingburgh, meetings and social events, Fundraising.

Latest Income: £7,230
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Middleton And Todridge Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Our Village Hall is used by the neighbourhood to provide a warm, convenient and comfortable place for community activities.

Latest Income: £7,224
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Sidney Gold Community Trust Fund

Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Social welfare

To provide means for the relief of poverty of persons professing the Jewish Faith residing in or near the London Borough of Redbridge.To provide means for advancement of education for such personTo provide means for promotion of such person's physical, mental and spiritual welfareTo provide means for the enhancement of the Jewish religionTo benefit the Redbridge Jewish Community Centre

Latest Income: £7,216
Areas of Operation: Redbridge
Status: Registered
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The Council Of Manchester And Salford Jews Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfare

The Charity deals with general charitable purposes. In particular we promote education/training, relief of poverty, overseas aid and famine relief, religious activities. We help children/young people, elderly/old people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities/voluntary bodies. In general we carry out the above by making grants available to individuals and organisations.

Latest Income: £7,202
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Balham Recreational And Community Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Latest Income: £7,200
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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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.