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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Barlestone Church Of England School Charity
Associations, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvider of Community Hall for surrounding local community activities i.e. playschool, scouts and keep fit groups.
Whitley Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureLocal Whitley branch of the WI, providing education, entertainment,support and a voice for all women. We promote rural initiatives, the environment, and the countryside. We have monthly meetings with a speaker, regular outings, sports and leisure activities. See our website for more information
The Vaughan Nash Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationProvision of grants to assist people to pursue further education in the fields of rural craft training.
Sir John St Barbe Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity applies only to five small rural parishes in Somerset, Marston-Magna, Ashington, Rimpton, Chilton Cantelo and Limington. Funds are concentrated on bursaries to help pay for individual childrens instrumental music tuition. Support is also offered for individual development in dance, drama and art.
Penbryn Memorial Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisuremaintain the upkeep of the memorial hall in the village so that it can be used by the general public.organise events etc in the hallorganise entertainment/ lectures etc. for the general public.allow hire of the hall to the public for their use.promote community development.
The Drayton Community Trust
Economic and community developmentSupport for for community projects in Drayton including publication of the Drayton Chronicle and www.drayton-near-abingdon.org
West Midlands Caribbean Parents And Friends Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentFACILITATING AND ENCOURAGING LOCAL PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGH VOLUNTEERING.CONTINUATION OF DEVELOPMENT WORK ON BLACK ELDERS PROJECT WHICH HAD SOME SUPPORT FROM AGE CONCERN AND THROUGH LOCAL FUND RAISING.SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS, DISCUSSION GROUPS TO INFORM AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HEALTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND LIFE LONG LEARNING ACTIVITIES.MARKET TESTS.
Hucknall Beauvale Community And Youth Charity
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe charitys area of operation is limited to the former urban district of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
Scarborough And District Civic Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyThe objects of the charity are to stimulate civic pride in the beauty, history and character of Scarborough and its surroundings and to take an active interest in maintaining those features on which the character of the town depends. During the year the society's activities included commenting on planning applications, participating in heritage open days, raising funds and organising town walks.
Bryngwyn Parish Room
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesAIMS TO PROVIDE A ROOM FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Madron Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Kay's Garden Campsite (girlguiding Gravesend District)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHelping young people and adults in the Guide and Scout Movements and the wider community to learn about and to appreciate the countryside. To learn new skills for camping and working together to achieve this through fun and friendship. Any group working for The Duke of Edinborough Award Scheme can also use the campsite.
The Hereford Corn Exchange Fund
Economic and community developmentThe advancement of agriculture in the City and County of Herefordshire.
Stubbington Village Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureWe provide relevant education,training,culture, arts and recreational opportunities for rural based women.We also are involved in caring for the environment and local heritage.
The Marjon Trust
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesTo support Christian work and witness both through our local church and through a variety of agencies and individuals including training for mission and for humanitarian aid.
Bridgnorth And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation for young people aged 10 to 26.The objectives are Fun, Learning and Achievement.
Upchurch Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings held to promote educational and social well-being of women in a rural community.
Stanmer Preservation Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, ReligionTo improve, protect and preserve Stanmer village, Brighton, and its environs for the benefit of the public, including Stanmer church and the local rural history museum;To campaign; to educate public opinion; to make representations at public enquiries in support of the above objectives;
The Campaign To Protect Rural England - Nottinghamshire
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentCPRE Nottinghamshire wants a better future for England's unique and precious countryside. We work locally throughout Nottinghamshire and nationally to protect and enhance a beautiful, thriving countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. From giving parish councils expert advice on planning issues to influencing national policies, we want to protect and enhance our living countryside.
Revesby Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureRevesby Village Hall offers the local community a meeting function, entertainment and activity area in a countryside environment for the use of all local people along with anyone else or organisation which may wish to use the facilities at a hire rate which represents running and maintenance costs only.
Hertford Civic Society
Economic and community developmentAwards scheme for building and development quality, grants for environmental and community improvements, speaker meetings, group visits, representations to Government and Local Planning Authority
Northcote Hall
Associations, Economic and community developmentNorthcote Hall is for the use of the villagers of Iddesleigh and Dowland for social, cultural and all community activities.
The Eckington Community Sports And Leisure Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureGeneral fitness regimes such as weights training, weights lifting under trained supervision, withemphasis on youth and unemployed persons and persons with physical disabilities.The intention is to instill a sense of worth and well being into the trainee of all groups.
Ousby Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, FacilitiesActivities asked for for by the villagers eg., Annual Village Agricultural Show, Wine Tasting Evenings, Domino Drives, Ladies sewing circle, Fashion Show, Soup lunches and Parish Council meetings 3 times a year.Our hall is available to all groups on request.
Cranworth Jubilee Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentMaintainance of village community building as meeting place for community activities. Fundraising and organising of community activities to promote and support facility.
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.