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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Luddenden Conservation Society
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingStimulate public interest in the area (provided visitor car park, heritage features, information boards). Encourage high standards of planning & architecture. Conserve, develop and protect features of historic, or natural interest (won Britain in Bloom Best Village, developed walks). Improve amenities ( newsletter to all houses), village activities, Open Gardens Day, Luddenden Heritage Day).
Charity Of William Hodgson
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe charity relates only to anyone resident in the parish of Nether Denton, Cumbria and can grant aid to either individuals or organisations to support the education of children of the parish and their general development (whether through school, college, or voluntary organisations). Grants can also be made for the prevention and relief of poverty and for community development.
Edenbridge Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ResearchEdenbridge Evening WI is a local branch of the National and West Kent Federations of the WI. Our aims include the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance; music, drama and other cultural subjects; agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare.
Knaresborough Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentWeekly club meetings both educational and social
Buckingham And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureWe are a youth group that meets weekly to undertake a range of different activities. We attend talks, take part in sports, undertake training, enjoy fun and games, raise money for charity, and compete against other young farmers clubs. The club is open to anyone aged between 10 and 26 years old.
Ross Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HousingRoss Educational Foundation offers grants to students up to the age of 25 whose homes are within the boundaries of Ross Urban or Ross Rural Parish Council. Grants are awarded for books, equipment, etc, to students following higher education courses & those learning professional or skilled trades. Students studying music & other arts may also apply.
Witheridge Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentTHE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28
The Rotary Club Of Lancaster Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesGeneral charitable purposes, education and training, overseas aid and famine relief for children, the elderly, the disabled and other charities/voluntary organisations, schools and individuals as decided by the members of Rotary Club of Lancaster under the Trust Deed dated the 6th April 1973.
Aylesbury Junior Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentyouth club
The Grimsby, Cleethorpes And District Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE AREA BY A PROACTIVE INTEREST IN HERITAGE,ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ISSUES.
Petersfield Society
Economic and community developmentSafeguard and improve the environmental quality of Petersfield and the surrounding countryside, safeguard environmental amenities and enhance communication between local public opinion and local/public bodies.
Bromham Women's Institute (bedfordshire)
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.
Roe's Educational Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFrom our income received from rental of agriculture land we apply this to grants to students for further education - universities etc.
Chicheley Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe charity provides and maintains a building for the use of the local community. Various fundraising events are held during the year. Social functions are organised for the community so that people may meet and mix with others, a very important part of life in a rural community.
Joel Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Religion1. Serving homeless people in Kingston when facing a crisis situation, primarily at the Joel Centre in Kingston
Barton-On-Humber Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageResearch and education about local heritage and preservation of the built heritage of Barton upon Humber. The society develops archives and interprets local history through a series of information leaflets, building plaques, lecture and talks.
Burton Upon Trent Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Burton upon Trent. To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings. To encourage the preservation, development, improvement and beautification of features of general public amenity or historical interest.
Corfe Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureNeeds of parishioners are considered at meetings three times a year, or by telephone contact whenever problems occur. Rental for Deane Helplines and Group Insurance premium for volunteer drivers in the Corfe Lifts Scheme are paid. Vouchers are given at Christmas to parishioners in need. Contributions towards mowing costs of the recreation ground are made annually.
Rotherham District Civic Society
Economic and community developmentHolds public meetings and writes letters to relevant authorities to protect and conserve important local amenities.
Taylor Mcnally Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe advancement of education in agriculture and primary food production, food processing and food marketing by all appropriate means.
Skinningrove Village Hall
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Professions, Social welfareOur activities are very much community based. A small fishing village, with an industrial history of ironstone mining, and steel works, only a small specialised part of the steelworks remaining (steel brought in by road/rail, from Teesside). High number of unemployed/retired in an area of social deprivation. A good and tight knit community, the village hall provides for the needs of the community
Great Hampden Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentInterest in national, regional and rural affairs as it affects women and their families
Lowdham And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentwe run a rural club for young people between 10 and 30, to support their physical, educational and social development
Warriner School Farm Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe Charity is established to provide support to the educational work of the Warriner School Farm being part of the Warriner Multi Academy Trust, Bloxham Oxfordshire. The Charity aims to raise money to make grants to the farm for specific purposes. It also leases land which it makes available to the Farm. The Farm provides educational service in conservation, agriculture and animal care locally.
Pan-African Book Foundation
Arts, Economic and community development, EducationThe mission of the Pan African Book Foundation, is to enhance the quality and standard of education in African rural schools through the provision of books and to promote works of African origin. We aim to collect under one roof all publications written by African people, which would include works written by people of African origin and also others.To promote and celebrate the works of Africa.
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.