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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.

1st Audlem (22nd S W Cheshire) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

AUDLEM SCOUT GROUP EXISTS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AGED FROM 6 TO 15 FROM THE VILLAGE OF AUDLEM AND SURROUNDING RURAL AREAS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN MANY ACTIVITIES. ALL PARTICIPANTS WORK TOWARDS OBTAINING BADGES, THEY ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO CAMPING.

Latest Income: £4,364
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Llandeilo Yfc (young Farmers Club)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Youth Organisation

Latest Income: £4,364
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Newton-With-Clifton Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of lives

Management of the Local Village Hall for use by Residents, Parish Council, Local Police, Lund Pre-School, Young Uniformed Organisations, Womens Institute, Young Farmers, Over 60's Club and Local Football Teams

Latest Income: £4,342
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Markfield Beam Engine And Museum

Economic and community development, Heritage

The principal activity of the Markfield Beam Engine and Museum is the conservation and operation of the Victorian Beam Pumping Engine as part of an heritage site and educational resource in the London Borough of Haringey. It is located in what was the old Tottenham sewage works, within what is now Markfield Park, and adjacent to the River Lea.

Latest Income: £4,338
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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The Aldeburgh Society

Economic and community development

The objects of the charity are1. to encourage public interest in and care for the character of the town of Aldeburgh and of its surroundings2. to encourage high standards of architecture and of town planning in the town3. to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of general public amenity in the town and its surroundings

Latest Income: £4,319
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The North Downs Society

Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage

The North Downs Society is a public amenity society with the following objects: a) to conserve natural features and ecology, b) to encourage the preservation of buildings of historic interest and a high standard of design in all new developments and planning proposals, c) to stimulate public interest in the history, character, beauty and wild-life of the countryside, d) to further general amenity.

Latest Income: £4,319
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Carlisle And District Civic Trust

Economic and community development

ANNUAL PROGRAMME OF WINTER LECTURES ON ENVIRONMENT OF ALL KINDSSUMMER OUTING TO PLACE OF HISTORIC INTERESTCOMMENTING ON PLANNING APPLICATIONSREPRESENTATION ON THE CITY COUNCIL CONSERVATION AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEEATTENDANCE AT AND EVIDENCE TO PUBLIC ENQUIRIESSUPPORT TO OTHER GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

Latest Income: £4,307
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Newbiggin By The Sea Women's Institute

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

To enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance their education and citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects.

Latest Income: £4,299
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Bulphan W I

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 and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £4,299
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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East Quantoxhead Village Hall Trustees

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

East Quantoxhead Village hall provides the only social centre in E.Q, a rural village in West Somerset. The hall committee raise funds to provide a place where residents from the local area are able to meet and avoid the social isolation that can be prevalent in rural communities. Craft, Yoga, live music and charity events, bingo,quiz evenings, and a popular monthly market and cafe take place.

Latest Income: £4,292
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Down St Mary Community Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

MEETINGS FOR WI, PARISH COUNCIL, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL, YOUNG FARMERS CLUB, TABLE TENNIS & VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEEACTIVITIES - CURRY&QUIZ NIGHT, WHIST, SKITTLES, CHRISTMAS CAROLS & TREE & SUMMER FAIROBJECTIVE TO PROVIDE SOCIAL EVENTS FOR THE VILLAGE

Latest Income: £4,279
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Northwood (isle Of Wight) Women's Institute

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

The main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agricultural handicrafts, home

Latest Income: £4,248
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Llanefydd Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Educational visitSport eventsCraft eveningsFund raising events

Latest Income: £4,243
Areas of Operation: Conwy
Status: Registered
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Thorne And District Agricultural Society

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development

Organisers of the Thorne & Hatfield Charity Ploughing Match.An annual agricultural event promoting agriculture in the community and raising money for worthy local causes

Latest Income: £4,238
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Danby And District Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

Weekly club meetings and activities both educational and social

Latest Income: £4,209
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Inner Wheel Club Of Barnstaple Benevolent Fund

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

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING UK AND OVERSEAS AID AND TO ALSO HELP DISABLED/DISADVANTAGED YOUNG AND ELDERLY PEOPLE AND OTHER CHARITY BODIES BY CARRYING OUT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

Latest Income: £4,187
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The South Holderness Countryside Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Established for the benefit of the public to: (1) work principally within the area of Holderness, East Yorkshire for the region's natural and local history. (2) Educate the public in the local and natural history of the area. (3) Secure the preservation and protection and improvement of natural history

Latest Income: £4,173
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Dorrington Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Meetings, Socials, competitions Sports organised by members for members aged 10 to 26. Business Meeting 1st Wednesday in the Month at Dorrington Village Hall 8.00.p.m.

Latest Income: £4,171
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Kingston Upon Hull Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Hull Civic Society monitors and comments on planning applications and aims to encourage high standards of design in new buildings and the conservation of historic buildings and those which contribute positively to the city's townscape. It holds public meetings October to April, summer guided walks and visits, provides a3 Newsletters a year and Update planning reports for members on email.

Latest Income: £4,141
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Swavesey Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

To improve and develop conditions of rural life in accordance with the constitution and rules of the Women's Institute

Latest Income: £4,140
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Neath And District Yfc

Economic and community development

FARMING

Latest Income: £4,120
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Aby Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Social welfare

Provide a meeting place for small rural community , e.g. open meetings, parish council and church bodies, social events both private and public, venue for elections.... etc.

Latest Income: £4,112
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Cornwood Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

Provide education for women in country skills to supprt rural life. Support the village community where appropriate.

Latest Income: £4,103
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Codsall And Bilbrook History Society

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage

To secure the preservation, protection, developement and improvement of features of historic or public interest of significance in the area of benefit.To stimulate an interest in local history in th children in the area of benefit

Latest Income: £4,096
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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The Margate Civic Society

Economic and community development

To encourage high standards of architecture and planning in Margate and environs, by holding regular meetings and talks, commenting on planning applications and taking a full part in local consultations and activities.

Latest Income: £4,067
Areas of Operation: Kent
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.