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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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, LeisureAUDLEM 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.
Llandeilo Yfc (young Farmers Club)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth Organisation
Newton-With-Clifton Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesManagement 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
Markfield Beam Engine And Museum
Economic and community development, HeritageThe 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.
The Aldeburgh Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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
The North Downs Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe 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.
Carlisle And District Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentANNUAL 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
Newbiggin By The Sea Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTo 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.
Bulphan W I
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 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.
East Quantoxhead Village Hall Trustees
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEast 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.
Down St Mary Community Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareMEETINGS 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
Northwood (isle Of Wight) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe 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
Llanefydd Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentEducational visitSport eventsCraft eveningsFund raising events
Thorne And District Agricultural Society
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentOrganisers of the Thorne & Hatfield Charity Ploughing Match.An annual agricultural event promoting agriculture in the community and raising money for worthy local causes
Danby And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings and activities both educational and social
Inner Wheel Club Of Barnstaple Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Social welfareGENERAL 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.
The South Holderness Countryside Society
Economic and community development, HeritageEstablished 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
Dorrington Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMeetings, 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.
The Kingston Upon Hull Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageHull 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.
Swavesey Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTo improve and develop conditions of rural life in accordance with the constitution and rules of the Women's Institute
Neath And District Yfc
Economic and community developmentFARMING
Aby Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Religion, Social welfareProvide 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.
Cornwood Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentProvide education for women in country skills to supprt rural life. Support the village community where appropriate.
Codsall And Bilbrook History Society
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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
The Margate Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTo 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.
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.