Economic and community development Charities
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St Just Recreation Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureMaintenance of hall for community activities for groups and families
Settle District Committee Of Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings and activities
Manuden Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchOpen to all women to attend courses and meetings on issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts, sciences, handicrafts, health, sport, health and social wefare.
Forest Road Unemployed Community Resource Centre
Economic and community development, EducationEductional and training.
The Himbleton Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes helping those in need through sickness, disability and relief of poverty.Also environmental causes, arts/culture and overseas aid
Wainfleet And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE,HOME CRAFTS,COUNTRY LIFE,AND RELATED SUBJECTS
Leek And District Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyWe maintain a watching brief on planning applications making representations as required. We encourage civic pride activities such as guided walking tours of key heritage venues. Regularly monitor the condition of street furniture.
Ealing Civic Society
Economic and community developmentInitiate and encourage improvements to best elements of the environment in Ealing. Try to prevent spoiling of Ealing through insensitive developments in Ealing by reviewing all new planning proposals and commenting as appropriate. Encourage designation of new conservation areas in Ealing. Appear before important public enquiries affecting Ealing. Take action to prevent proliferation of licensed pr
Aylsham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentto improve and develop conditions of rural life for women
Kirkley Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentIMPROVE AND DEVELOPE CONDITIONS OF RURAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITION AND RULES OF THE WOMEM'S INSTITUTE
Kent Farmers Benevolent Fund
Economic and community development, Social welfareWe wish to provide financial assistance to people involved in agriculture who need financial help in Kent.
Ripon Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritagePromoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.
Barnston Primary School Fund
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationCharity is a primary school which raises funds within its local community to help develop community links/the school environment/pupil understanding/awareness & participation in its local community development.
Valentine Goodman's Charity (hallaton Share)
Economic and community developmentCurrently providing/subsidising expenses for those in need in our rural community to facilitate their general health and well being.
Wessex Group Committee Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised skills in Public Speaking, Drama and Entertainments, Sports Competitions, Stock-Judging and Cattle showing/presentation, Duke of Edingburgh, Dancing, Meetings and Social Events.
Exeter Civic Society
Economic and community developmentMaintain contact with city planning authorities and scrutinise planning applications.Put forward members' views on larger developments to the press and city planners.Provide information, visits and talks on Exeter.Keep records of existing Blue Plaques and commission new ones.Keep members up to date through an e-mailing list, regular newsletter and monthly open mornings.
Civic Society Of St Ives
Economic and community developmentMonthly meetings with talks on subjects of local interest; informing people of local issues regarding environment, transport, flooding and planning; acting as consultees for Town, District and County Council proposals to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest in our local area.
Skipton-In-Craven Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWe hold lectures/activities to educate the public on the geography, history and architecture of area. We work to secure the preservation/protection and development of features of historic or public interest. We inspect all planning applications submitted to the local council and comment on these to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Skipton and environs.
Shipton Bellinger Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmenteducation /improving rural life
The Town Lands
Economic and community development, FacilitiesRENT TOWN LAND FIELD FOR ALLOTMENTS OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
Angolan Community In London
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe Charity is established particularly but not exclusively for the benefit of Angolans in need and residing in London. We relieve poverty by providing advice and information on Housing, Health, Social Security Benefits,Immigration issues and Employment opportunities, advance education particularly by the provisions of supplementary school for children.Angolan project providing advocacy/casework.
The Consolidated Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareMaking of grants to young and old people for the relief of poverty and hardship. Provision of grants for general charitable purposes and community development.
United Charities
Economic and community developmentThe Charity owns and manages land on behalf of the villagers of Heath and Heath. Our income comes partly from rents paid by allotment holders and partly from a Countryside Stewardship Agreement with DEFRA.
Hounslow University Of The Third Age
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareEDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, NOT IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT.
Sleaford And District Civic Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, HeritageMeetings for members during the year, these include interesting talks on various subjects ie local area history, film slides of early Sleaford and social get together for all members. Where possible we also undertake renovation projects around the town and or partner with Town Council/Local Authority on wider issues, which are then communicated to the community particularly our local schools.
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.