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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Rural Media Charity
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareRURAL MEDIA CHARITY COMBINES COMMUNITY AND INFORMAL EDUCATION WITH ARTS AND MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERTISE TO EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES,PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST DISADVANTAGED. THE RESULTS ARE HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES A 'VOICE' AND INFORM POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
St. Mary Abbots Rehabilitation And Training Projects (smart)
Economic and community development, Education, HealthSMART promotes mental health through purposeful activity. We offer supported work & training opportunities in a friendly & enabling environment. People build practical & personal skills, gaining experience & confidence. We also support engagement with wider employment, advice & training opportunities & reconnect people with their community through our programme of social & cultural events.
Alt Valley Community Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureProviding education, training and sports/wellbeing activities and opportunities to people of all ages in Alt Valley and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and the city region. To support community development and wellbeing activities and to work with partners to support and promote community cohesion and sustainable communities
The Wheler Foundation
Economic and community development, HeritageThe maintenance and preservation of lands and buildings of historic, educational or landscape value for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. Encouragement or assistance to agriculture, forestry and rural industry for the benefit of the public, whether or not educational. The making of gifts or donations to charitable bodies where perceived to promote the objects of the Trust.
Jca Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ReligionTo make grants for education & research.These activities are usually in an agricultural or rural context and often relate to new immigrants to Israel
Kehelland Horticultural Centre Limited
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social careThe company was incorporated in 1983 for the provision of a rural, horticultural setting for the support of adults with learning and, or physical disabilities. Developing personal & social skills, individual opportunities and active participation in the local community. Day Care Provision and Sales of produce. Trading as 'Kehelland Trust' www.kehellandtrust.org.uk
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Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTo advance for the public benefit the education and training of children and young people with particular reference to equipping them for employment and facilitating their obtaining work in industry, commerce and the professions.
The Institution Of Engineering And Technology Benevolent Fund
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareWelfare work that falls into 5 main areas in the form of advice, personal contact, financial assistance, unemployment support and care support. It is primarily provided for members and former members of the Institution of Engineering & Technology & their dependants. Each person approaching the Charity receives support individually tailored to meet their specific needs.
Inter Care Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthInter Care sends targeted medical aid to rural health units in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Malawi. The health units we support serve a catchment population of over 10 million and include clinics, hospitals, dispensaries and centres for orphaned and vulnerable children. The medical aid Inter Care sends consists mainly of medicines and healthcare goods that are donated or purchased in country.
Global Partners (uk)
Economic and community development, Saving of livesHumanitarian Aid and Development and provide logistical and financial support to other charities working in similar fields of service.
Lloyd's Of London Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Saving of livesGrant making foundation supporting and working in partnership with charitable organisations with a focus on education, employment, skills and disaster relief.
Grantham And District Mencap Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social careGrantham & District Mencap believes & strives to support people with a learning disability to achieve choice, opportunity, respect and inclusion. Current services include Day Care & Community Based Opportunites for adults with PMLD Residential Home Carers Support Group Working towards Employment Opportunites.
The Mary Kinross Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HealthThese are clearly stated in the Trustees' report: currently we give grants in the fields of medical research, youth, penal affairs, health, mental health and community development.
St Luke's Parochial Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesMULTI-PURPOSE NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARITY WITH A LARGE COMMUNITY CENTRE SERVING PEOPLE IN AND AROUND THE WARD OF BUNHILL IN THE SOUTH OF ISLINGTON. THE TRUST PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ANCHOR SERVICES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CARE FOR THE EDLERLY, AND PROVIDES PUBLIC SPACE FOR USE BY OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS.
Susan Day Residential Home
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTo provide a residential home for the elderly in need living in Ilfracombe, Braunton, Barnstaple and the surrounding districts provided that preference is given to those residing in the former Urban District of Ilfracombe.
The Greenwich Theatre Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyGreenwich Theatre is one of Londons premiere Off-West End theatres, offering high-quality, accessible, affordable theatre to the many diverse communities of London and Kent. The theatre also operates an Artist Development Programme, working with people from around London and the UK to raise levels of aspiration, self-esteem, creativity and employment prospects.
Mary Ward Legal Centre
Economic and community development, Education, HousingProvision of free legal, debt and welfare benefits advice to people who live in greater London area.Provide advice, asssistance and representation where appropriate. Specialise in Housing, Employment and debt law and welfare benefits.Our clients are from low income groups.
Blackburne House
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, FacilitiesPrincipal activity of Blackburne House is to provide support structures to its sister organisation Women's Technology Training Ltd. Blackburne House has a range of social business areas which are: Cafe Bar Bistro, The Meeting House Cafe, Conference & Events, Nursery, Health Place Spa and Projects and Business Development.
Lincolnshire Employment Accommodation Project Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareThe Charity provides housing and support services to promote social inclusion to vulnerable young people
Hartcliffe And Withywood Ventures
Economic and community developmentHartcliffe & Withywood Ventures is a local trust which provides training, community facilities, childcare and supports local economic and community development.
Plunkett Foundation
Economic and community developmentImprovement of rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterprise.
Birmingham Industrial Therapy Association Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe provide a supportive environment for people experiencing mental ill health, offering work training and support which promotes personal development and for progression towards employment
The Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust
Economic and community developmentSupporting agricultural education to appropriate training bodies.
The Welsh Water Elan Trust
Economic and community development, HousingAdministration of 47000 acre estate including provision of 28 tenanted agricultural holdings,in hand farming operation as part of conservation and public access remit.Also provides holiday cottages,education and information, 38 tenanted houses and conserves environment and safeguards water catchment which provides water supply to large parts of English Midlands
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
Arts, Economic and community developmentProviding leadership and strategic thinking, The Theatres Trust advises in planning, regeneration and development, architecture and design, heritage, and theatre. We enable better planning to secure, improve and achieve sustainability for new and existing theatre buildings and protect theatre use. The Theatres Trust also provides financial assistance for theatres through grants.
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.