Economic and community development Charities
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Borrowby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTrust 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.
Cwmdu And District Show
Economic and community development, LeisureWE OPERATE A LOCAL ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
Women's Institute - Sway
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWE 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
Hadleigh Afternoon Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo 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.
The J And P Benson Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo 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.
Small Wonders Community Programme LTD
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureNational 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.
West London Somali Association (welsa)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareWELSA 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.
East Rural Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo 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.
Astwood Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesVILLAGE HALL USED FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Harmston Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, HousingTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRYLIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.
Hurstbourne Priors Village Hall Fund
Economic and community development, FacilitiesVillage Hall in rural area for hire to general public.
Worth Valley Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational & social
Cantley Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareNo fundraising necessary we distribute the interest received each year to our beneficiaries
Hen Ysgol, Marian Glas Village Hall
Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesThe 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.
University Of The Third Age Stevenage
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationWe 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.
Hampton-In-Arden Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
Warden Hill 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.
The Haworth Band
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe 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.
Winksley Cum Grantley Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Capricorn Africa Trust
Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesThe 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
Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA 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.
Middleton And Todridge Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesOur Village Hall is used by the neighbourhood to provide a warm, convenient and comfortable place for community activities.
The Sidney Gold Community Trust Fund
Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareTo 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
The Council Of Manchester And Salford Jews Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe 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.
Balham Recreational And Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFrequently 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.