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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Kelsall And District Rural Amenity Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureKADRAS operate as a society in the village of Kelsall in Cheshire.Main activities are publishing a village magazine every 2 months and other publications include recently a village walks leaflet+village directory.Provide theatre entertainment, arrange walks, village hanging baskets, litter picking,bursary for young people, make grants to other village societies.
Bosham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTO ENABLE WOMEN TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE PART IN RURAL LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION & RULES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Rye Conservation Society
Economic and community developmentTo protect and enhance the visual and historic environment and setting of the town of Rye and its surrounding area, to improve the quality of life for residents, visitors, businesses and their employees, to stimulate public interest in the area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
Newnham Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo provide community activities and maintain the village hall very small community
Charity Of German Pole (estate Trustees)
Economic and community development, EducationHelping people resident in the parishes of Dalbury, Mackworth, Markeaton, Mercaston, Mickleover and Radbourne under the age of 25 in need of financial assistance in preparation for and during employment, with the secondary purposes of assisting residents in those parishes of any age who are in need.
Great Barford 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.
Rotary Club Of Newport Pagnell Trust Fund
Associations, Economic and community developmentThe charity supports local charities operating in health and welfare. Also individuals, mainly teenagers and young adults, in their personal development. It also supports international charity work in the third world and the Rotary Foundation.
Stamford Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePreservation, conservation, development and improvement of beauty, history and character of Stamford.
Midlands And East Anglia Hereford Breeders' Association
Economic and community developmentPromote the Hereford cattle breed and pedigree breeding of the cattle. Organise workshops for new members to enhance their skills in exhibiting at agricultural shows, help and advice for members on the breeding and requirements for beef production etc. Providing sponsorship at agricultural shows with prize money and advertising members herds etc and providing breed information to general public.
Women's Institute - Glenfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of Glenfield WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions in their village and 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 eco
The Preston Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageTo improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens.
Martley Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentyouth group with specific connections to the countryside
Saddleworth Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentTAKES AN OVERVIEW OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF SADDLEWORTH, YORKSHIRE, PART OF THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF OLDHAM AND ATTEMPTS TO INFORM AND GUIDE THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE BOROUGH AND THE PARISH COUNCIL IN THEIR DECISIONS RELATING TO THE AREA. ALSO SUPPORTS A SERIES OF LECTURES AND INFORMATIVE VISITS OUTSIDE THE AREA, MAINLY TO ENGENDER GOOD PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT.
Cledales District Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings and activities
Vale Of Health Society
Economic and community developmentThe society is established for the public benefit in the area of the Vale of Health and the land which falls within a radius of approximately 500 metres of this area. The purposes of the society are to promote high standards of planning and architecture, to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest, to raise community awareness and
Caynham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesRURAL COMMUNITY CHARITY, FUND RAISE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY, PROVIDE USE OF PREMISES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS & CLUBS WHO MEET IN OUR VILLAGE HALL
Hartley (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyTo improve and develop conditions of rural life and to advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship in public questions both national and international in music drama and other cultural subjects also to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Kendal Civic Society
Economic and community developmentCommunity representatives for planning approval. Historic walks and talks. Heritage information/plaques.
Tewkesbury Civic Society
Economic and community development, Social welfareNewsletter to members, talks, review of planning applications, social events for members
Educational Foundation Of John Farrington
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Foundation makes grants to qualifying persons or groups of persons to advance their education (social and physical ),but not for post graduate studies.Grants are restricted to persons under the age of 25 and who are permanent residents in Ribbleton, in the City of Preston, the Parishes of Goosnargh, Grimsargh, Haighton, Longridge and Whittingham and the former Urban District of Fulwood.
West Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for young people aged between 10-26 years. Members can gain confidence and get valuable skills in drama & entertainments, public speaking, sports competitions, stock-judging and cattle showing, dancing. Life skills are learnt by arranging and conducting meetings, social events an fundraising.
Uldale And Ireby Wi
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesFund raising to maintain a village hall facility and to provide opportunities within local rural community (Ireby and locality) in general and particularily among the female population for personal development and community relationships.
The Woodford Green Amenity Group
Economic and community developmentLitter Sweeps on a regular basis.Paint and service old water pumps and railings around public areas that are not the responsibility of the local authority.Finance 50% of the costs of 40 hanging baskets to brighten up local shopping areas during spring and summer.Cut grass and clean up scrub areas that are not the responsibility of the local authority.
Witney And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentCountryside based activities and competitions.
Wells Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyPromote high standards of planning and architecture in or around the City of Wells. Promote civic pride. Hold meetings and lectures.
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.