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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Primrose Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesA village hall providing a place for community activities
The Walsham-Le-Willows Community Council
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentUmbrella organisation for village based community activities
Cruwys Morchard Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
Swarraton And Northington Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe charity enables women to take an effective part in rural life and development.
Ovingdean Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentAs for all Women's Institutes - To improve & develop conditions of rural life in accordance with the constitution and rules of the Women's Institute.
Much Wenlock Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation for people aged 10 to 26, in Shropshire
Rotary Club Of South Cave And Wolds Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable Purposes/ Education and Training/Overseas aid and famine relief/Environment,Conservation, Heritage.Children and young people/Elderly and old people/People with a disbility or special needs/Other charities and voluntary bodiesMakes grants to individuals/makes grants to organisations including schools and charities/provides human resources
Llawhaden Yfc & Community Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLlawhaden YFC & Community Hall is a village hall in the small rural village of Llawhaden located just off the A40. The hall is available for hire for private functions e.g. funeral teas and parties but also provides a meeting place for many activities in the area. Groups that meet here are Young Farmers (youth activity group), the Womens Institute, the Community Council and Zumba fitness group.
The Lancaster Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage high standards of architectture and town planning in Lancaster;to stimulate public interest in the history and character of the town and its environs; to pursue these ends by means of meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publication and other forms of publicity.
Ebrington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women 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 agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health.
Sutton Green Association
Economic and community developmentThe Charity Protects the Rural Community for the benefit of all residents.
Hardwick Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesWe provide community activities and accomodation for local groups. Our activities include: themed charity suppers, fayres and produce shows. The hall is also made available for local groups such as Cafe Mornings, Amateur dramatics, art groups as well as for private parties.
Maidenhead Civic Society
Economic and community developmentActive in improving the environmental, cultural and heritage amenity of Maidenhead
Dartmouth And Kingswear Society
Economic and community developmentThe Society exists to preserve and enhance the area covered by the historic town of Dartmouth and the villages of Kingswear, Blackawton, Dittisham, Stoke Fleming and Strete, the River Dart and the neighbouring coastline and countryside.
Tonbridge Civic Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageTonbridge Civic Society's main interest is in the care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge and its vicinity. It keeps a record of listed and important buildings. It maintains contact with the local Council to maintain high standards of architecture and town planning. It presents awards for high standards of design, promotes footpaths and cycleways. It publishes a regular newsletter.
Clun Valley Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA rural youth organisation, supporting young people in the countryside aged 10 to 26
Nacton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo enable women 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.
The Tulse Hill School Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of financial support to individuals in the UK or overseas to assist with the pursuit of academic education or training to enhance employment prospects.
Clwb Ffermwyr Ieuainc Dyffryn Madog
Economic and community developmentClwb Ffermwyr Ifanc sydd yn llawn hwyl gyda aelodau o 14eg oed i 25ain, gyda gweithgareddau amrywiol yn wythnosol o Fedi i Mehefin.
Theberton And Eastbridge Community Council
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilitiesmeeting place for the community. own village hall used for social community activities covers all ages and religious beliefs
Cockermouth And District Civic Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentWe campaign for Cockermouth to be a good place in which people can live, work and relax. By examining planning applications we try to ensure that buildings are designed to respond to the needs of the people who use them. We try to educate people about their heritage and so preserve the best of the past and help design for the future. A Winter series of lectures and Summer visits are organised.
Muston And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
Pawlett Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
Ashleworth And Hasfield Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentUndertakes a programme of activities aimed at women in the local community; supports community activities. Maintains contact with members and their families, other links with the County and National Federations of the Womens Institute. Promotes life-long learning
Benington Relief In Need Charity
Economic and community developmentrenting of arable land
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.