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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 8,677 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

8,677
Charities
£9,914,386,440
Total Income
£963,216
Avg Income
79.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Trees For Cities

Economic and community development, Environment

Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.

Latest Income: £5,381,036
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Everton In The Community

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The core activities of Everton in the Community include programmes in the following areas; Schools, Disability, Mens Health, Employment Programmes, Multi Sports, Social Inclusion, Women and Girls and Volunteer Programmes.Each programme is adapted according to the area of work to include educational and activity based learning to help improve the health and well being of those taking part.

Latest Income: £5,344,495
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Wildlife Trust Of South And West Wales Limited

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales works to protect all forms of wildlife and its habitats on its nature reserves and in the wider countryside, working at local and national level.

Latest Income: £5,286,256
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Teach For All Network

Economic and community development

As a member of the Teach for All Inc group, Teach for All Network seeks to expand education opportunity around the world by increasing and accelerating the impact of social enterprises that are cultivating the leadership necessary for change.

Latest Income: £5,250,270
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Cymunedau'n Ymlaen Mon Communities Forward

Economic and community development, Education

The focus of the charity is to provide employment support, training and community regeneration on Anglesey. All our charitable activities focus on helping local people of all ages to become more involved in their local community and helping people improve their own lives and the lives of others in the community.

Latest Income: £5,244,982
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Lapwing Suffolk Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfare

To provide personalised learning opportunities to children and young people in East Anglia aged 4 - 25 years who are disadvantaged and/or experience complex barriers to learning. Lapwing aims to deliver holistic development through a highly personalised academic, vocational/work based and therapeutic provision, preparing students for re-entry or progression into education, employment or training.

Latest Income: £5,204,766
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Empower Community Foundation

Economic and community development, Environment

Empower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.

Latest Income: £5,135,999
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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St Richard Of Chichester Christian Care Association LTD

Economic and community development, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfare

The charity operating as Stonepillow is principally engaged in the relief of homelessness and social exclusion. Services include hostels, day centres, a furniture recycling social enterprise project, supported accommodation and a recovery project for those dependent on drugs, alcohol and suffer from mental health.

Latest Income: £5,133,912
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Mothers2mothers (uk) Limited

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health

Our mission is to impact the health of mothers by putting them at the heart of improving reproductive, maternal newborn and child health. Our Mentor Mother Model empowers mothers living with HIV, through education and employment, as role models to help other women access essential services and medical care.

Latest Income: £5,070,255
Areas of Operation: South Africa
Status: Registered
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National Learning And Work Institute

Economic and community development, Education

We are an independent research and development organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion

Latest Income: £5,053,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Action With Communities In Rural England (acre)

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

Strategic influencing role on behalf of rural communities.Performance improvement work with members.Improving the visibility of rural needs through policy development and research.Continuing to support the ACRE Network and rural practitioners through networking, best practice sharing and learning.

Latest Income: £5,033,650
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Generation: You Employed, UK

Economic and community development, Education

The Charity relieves unemployment in England and Wales through: (a) providing and promoting training and retraining; (b) facilitating access to work experience, apprenticeships and employment opportunities; (c) providing mentoring, guidance and advice;and (d) providing other support.

Latest Income: £4,974,508
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Halifax Opportunities Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDES ADULT LEARNING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & ESOL; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS & THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES; PROVIDES CHILDCARE & FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH THE HALIFAX CENTRAL & UPPER VALLEY AREA CHILDREN'S CENTRES & OTHER PROJECTS; PROVIDES WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES.

Latest Income: £4,969,252
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Launchpad Social Enterprise

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

To relieve poverty, to advance education, and to relieve need in individuals arising from their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances, by any charitable means and in such places in the world as the Trustees from time to time decide.

Latest Income: £4,936,285
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Cornwall Community Development Limited

Economic and community development

CRCC'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE CORNISH COMMUNITIES TO BE VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE.

Latest Income: £4,923,585
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Foundation Of Light

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The Foundation strives to? Raise educational attainment; inspire a commitment to learning? Increase skills and access to employment by connecting people to the world of work? Enable people to develop healthier and happier lives; support the development of vibrant and respectful communities? Provide more opportunities for inclusive sport and play inspiring participation and achievement;

Latest Income: £4,910,621
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Walking With The Wounded

Economic and community development

To provide resettlement assistance and relief of financial and other charitable need for personnel who are leaving or have left the armed forces, in particular but not exclusively those who have been wounded whilst serving, by providing funding for education and training to assist them in finding work and jobs and to attain the skills required to obtain and retain work outside the armed forces.

Latest Income: £4,898,930
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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United Purpose

Economic and community development, Health

United Purpose's activities can be broadly summarised as follows:Partnership and local capacity strengthening;Emergency prevention, preparedness and response; Health, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care; Rights and equity; Water and sanitation;Sustainable livelihoods, including food security and micro-enterprise.

Latest Income: £4,884,450
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sussex Community Development Association

Economic and community development, Education

Employability, Advice & Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, Care & Support, Community Development

Latest Income: £4,863,006
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Housing

HACT is a charity, social enterprise and industry-focused think/do tank established by the housing association sector.Our aim is to work with the housing sector, government, civil society and communities to develop and share innovative approaches to meeting changing needs. We seek to influence and innovate in ways which help housing providers deliver more effectively within their communities.

Latest Income: £4,821,943
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hammersmith And Fulham Association For Mental Health

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfare

social inclusion activities, social enterprises, drop-in service with wide range of therapeutic groups, assertive outreach project, advocacy services at Charing Cross Hospital, Advice and Information service, User involvement projects both at Charing Cross Hospital and in the community, counselling service and physical health advocacy.

Latest Income: £4,820,720
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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The Biochemical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Research

THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOSCIENCES, BOTH AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND TO PROMOTE ITS IMPACT ON AREAS OF SCIENCE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND MEDICINE.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THOUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, POLICY WORK, AWARDS AND GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS.

Latest Income: £4,802,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Inspire Community Trust

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Inspire Community Trust is involved in - Providing a range of services for people with physical and sensory imapairments (all age groups); prmoting independence and choice and empowerment; Raising disbaility awareness and promoting social inclusion; Investing in staff to devlop their skills and potential for delivering services of the highest qulality.

Latest Income: £4,780,087
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Ategi Limited

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Ategi provides support services to vulnerable adults. These services include:- shared lives service, supported tenancies, visiting support (in a range of employment, education and leisure activities), social activities (a voluntary scheme helping to access leisure activities and develop friendships).

Latest Income: £4,763,854
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Benefit Mankind LTD

Economic and community development, Social welfare

Benefit Mankind is an international aid relief and development organisation located in the United Kingdom. We are a global humanitarian & development organisation here to serve mankind. We aim to improve lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Latest Income: £4,753,848
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 8,677 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?

Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). 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 £9.9bn 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 79.4%. 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 £963k. 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.