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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Women's Institute - St Agnes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchWe aim to provide a centre for socail intercourse and promote understanding of issues associated with rural life, including arts,crafts and sciences. We are involved with our local community and offer a wide variety of opportunities through our meetings, outings and activities.
Henley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development; advance health and advance citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Llanigon And Hay Rural Village Hall
Economic and community development, FacilitiesAdministration and running of Llanigon and Hay Rural Village Hall situated in the village of Llanigon.
Rhosmeirch Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionAll Community activities including youth clubs, fundraising activities, local event, children's parties and chapel activities etc.
The Marlow Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWorking to protect features of historic or public interest and improve the environment.Educating the public in the geography, history and architecture of the Marlow area.Promoting high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the Marlow area.
North Craven Heritage Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, HeritageLectures, surveys and guides; drawing maps and plans; publishing a journal, books, pamphlets, papers and reports; monitoring local plans, planning applications and legislation; guided outings; fund raising; use of donations to purchase and conserve historical documents; support for the repair of historic buildings not in private ownership, local conservation initiatives and historical research..
Hackforth Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall provides facilities for use by the community for a range of purposes including a variety of organised Social Events, Live Performances, Table Tennis, Digital Skills Cybercafe, and Keep Fit. It also hosts regular meetings of the Parish Council and Catterick Young Farmers Club. It is available for private hire.
Wolviston Village Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe W.I. formed in 1915 with two clear aims, to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to produce more food during the 1st world war. Today the W.I. provides women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society
Economic and community developmentThe promotion of livestock farming for the benefit of the public, by the promotion and improvement of Murray Grey Cattle and maintaining the purity of the breed
Canopy
Associations, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian religion.To assist in running and supporting community activities, events, and to support those in hardship of need financially, practical need and in health across the UK and the world.
Colchester Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe society encourages high standards of architecture and Town Planning in Colchester.It stimulates public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area of the Town.It encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity and of historic interest.It pursues these ends by means of , exhibitions, lectures and publications.
Launceston And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Ledbury And District Young Farmers Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentRaising funds for other local charities. Providing a source of education for the members in rural and social skills.
Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe hall committee organises events to provide entertainment and community activities. The hall is a focal point for the village and provides a venue that villagers can hire for functions and other activities, such as playingsports . The committee organises fund raising activities, including external funding, to raise money to maintain and run the St James and St Nicholas community hall.
The Community Centre - New Radnor
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisurethe premises are hired out to the Church, Young Farmers, School, Childrens Badminton classes, Childrens parties, Music, Radnor Band of which some are at reduced rates.
The Clun Town Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageCollect, preserve and display artefacts pertaining to all facets of life in the Clun Forest Area from archaeological finds through to agricultural and manufacturing and products; domestic items, local crafts up to and including the 1950's. Conserve and display Elizabethan Silver Maces and Town Seal of Clun.
Winthorpe And District Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe enable women to take effective part in Rural Life.
Thomas Nourse
Economic and community development, EducationGeneral Charitable PurposesEconomic/Community development/Employment
Western Power Benevolent Society
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo assist pensioners and employees within the company only.
The Court Henry Reading Room Committee
Associations, Economic and community developmentProvides the focal point for community activities thereby strengthening the social, cultural and educational life of the area.
Hereford And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentGiving the chance of age 10-26 years old the chance to learn life skills and experiences, with such activities and competitions as public speaking, panto, farm and rural skills, metal working etc.
Blackpool Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyOur objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of civic pride, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public interest.
Vale Of Evesham Civic Society
Economic and community developmentPromoting the Vale of Evesham Civic Society, by Lectures and Visits to places of great interest.
The Robinson Library
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentWe regularly fund raise for the upkeep, repair and improvement of facilities in the building and surrounding land. We are the main social centre for the residents of Timble village. Our fund raising efforts include annual events (bonfire parties, quiz nights, theatre productions etc). Monthly coffee mornings are also held. All members of our surrounding rural community support these events.
Ide Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureIde Memorial Hall is the village hall for Ide. It provides facilities for community activities such as meetings, fitness and dance, drama, choir, art group and similar. The Hall is also available for private hire for children's parties and receptions and the like. All age groups are catered for. The Hall has recently undergone an extensive renovation with modernised toilets and kitchen.
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.