Economic and community development Charities
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Leicester Civic Society
Economic and community developmentOur aims are to work for the preservation of the best of the remaining features of the historic past of Leicester, while encouraging and influencing new developments to achieve the highest standards of sustainability and architectural. Leicester Civic Society regularly monitors planning developments through the Leicester City Council online database of planning applications and related documents.
Washington Community Development Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentIt gives grants to new groups in the Washington & Springwell areas of Sunderland to help them start their operations.It also provides grants to existing groups for new projects.
Framlingham Livestock Association
Economic and community developmentThe charity holds an annual agricultural show.
The Bexley University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, EducationShared learning activities and interests for persons of above retirement age and no longer in gainful employment.
Blackmoor Gate Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Bourne Civic Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBourne Heritage Centre open to public 2-4pm Sat/Sun plus holidays - all volunteers. Bourne Civic Society - cooperate and assist local and district councils in matters of common concern.
Christian Life Church Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of lives, Social welfareRelief of poverty to overseas young and elderly peoples.Overseas Aid and Famine Relief.Providing Human Resources to other ethnic groups.Providing Play School for after school children and holiday tours etc.
Lancaster Green Spaces
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesWe have equipment that is lent to 'Friends of' groups, to maintain and enhance public open spaces. We coordinate a forum for greenspace groups in Lancaster District. We are responsible for community orchard on NHS-owned land next to De Vitre House, Lancaster. We comment on local development plans and planning applications. We help fund raise for Friends of Freeman's Wood and Greaves Park
Campaign To Protect Rural England (county Of West Yorkshire Branch)
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo protect rural areas of West Yorkshire from inappropriate development.
The Shoreham Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentBeing affiliated to the Civic Trust, we promote good design and development of the built and other environment in the historic town of Shoreham-by-Sea. We hold monthly meetings with speakers for all members, fund raising events, and regular discussions with Adur Council on planning and development matters.
Petersfield And District Beekeepers Association
Economic and community developmentWe are a locally based Association interested in the craft of bee-keeping. We train new & improving beekeepers in the wellbeing of bees & the production of quality hive products & promote the importance of bees & the conservation of bee-forage plants to the public. We meet regularly, attend country shows, collect swarms when necessary and aid pollination in our farming community.
Clynderwen Community Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesCommunity meetings for groups ie Senior Citizens, Young Farmers Club WI etc
Filmer Hall Trust
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Hall provides a venue for a wide range of interest groups and community activities. The Hall relies entirely on local volunteers to manage the hall.
Lincoln Civic Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentEnvironmental/conservation/heritage - providing advocacy/advice/information to the general public/mankind
Kempston Central 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.
Leighton Buzzard 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.
St Davids Care In The Community Trust
Economic and community developmentthe charity provides donations to st davids care in the community ltd to aquire. hold and improve real estate, purchase mininbuses and equipment to improve the lifes of residents
The Alexia Wilson Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo make grants to individuals/families to alleviate poverty, help hardship cases, support families in the old Dunmow Rural District Council area, (now mainly southern area of Uttlesford District Council).
Norland Conservation Society
Economic and community development(a) Protect and preserving the Norland Conservation Area.(b) Promoting high standards of town planning and architecture.(c) Securing the conservation and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic or public interest.
The Memorial Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMaintenance of the Village Hall for recreational and other community activities by residents and visitors
Penygraig Community Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentPenygraig Community Project develops facilities to support children, young people and families living in Penygraig and neighbourhood creating opportunities for play, youth and community activities.
Hayfield Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentOur aim is to protect and promote the heritage and environment of the parish of Hayfield, in the High Peak.
Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust
Economic and community development, EducationProvides advice, training and other assistance to farmers and their immediate trainers and advisers in developing countries, also runs courses on college administration in Devon and overseas for foreign nationals of developing countries.
Adisadel Old Boys Educational Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationWe are a black and minority ethnic led charity. We support children, young people and families in the UK and Ghana with educational programs, materials and equipment. We also provide training towards attainment of children at school, skills development and employment.
Friends Of Dunton And Wrestlingworth Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationFUND RAISING THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.MONEY RAISED IS USED TO PROVIDE THIS SMALL CHURCH SCHOOL WITH EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE POSSIBLE.
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.