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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Flax Bourton Community Trust
Economic and community development, Social welfareFinancial relief to the poor and needy in the parish of Flax Bourton
Belton Poor's Allotment
Economic and community development, Social welfareRent received from an area of arable land distributed annually to the parishioners of Belton and Browston upon application.
The Laxton Visitor Centre Trust
Economic and community developmentTo preserve and educate about Englands last remaining example of a working village operating the Open Field system of farming.
Whitchurch Relief In Need Charity
Economic and community development, Social welfareTO RELEIVE INDIVIDUAL PERSONS IN THE PARISH OF WIRSALL IN CHESHIRE AND THE PARISHES OF WHITCHURCH URBAN AND RURAL SHROPSHIRE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS
Ampthill 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 improvetheir education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics,health and social welfare and to improve rural life
Kinnerton And Ednol Parish Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionIt provides a meeting place for the local community, as well as accomodating the WI, lectures, parties, church functions any other activities such as keep fit and 'Young Farmers' meetings
Carlisle And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentYouth group for persons aged 10 - 26 years of age within the rural area surrounding Carlisle.
Rural Theology Association
Economic and community development, ReligionAims: To study the gospel and develop theology in a rural setting; to raise awareness of the nature of rural ministry, worship and mission in the world at large; to discover ways of living in the countryside which embody a Christian response to the world.
Wareham And Purbeck Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisureyouth club for members aged between 10 and 28 years, including farming activities and sportsevents between other yfc's
West Midlands Area Committee Of The National Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Economic and community developmentEducation and social welfare of young members of the public, and coordination of activities of Young Farmers Clubs in the West Midlands area.
Longfield Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, SocietyThe main purposes of the W.I Organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts and crafts, improve conditions, advance education in citizenship in public questions - national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare, and to put in practice those ideals.
Medlock And Tame Valley Conservation Association
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe MTVCA seeks to conserve the environment in the Medlock and Tame river valleys and the surrounding districts both urban and rural by the preservation of natural and man-made features, the protection of flora and fauna and by the prevention of pollution and damage to amenities.It will maintain the house and grounds at Oaken Clough Terrace as the HQ of the Association and a wildlife garden.
The Whittlesford Society
Economic and community developmentStimulating public interestPromoting high standards of planning and architectureSecuring the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of public or historic interest in Whittlesford and in adjacent areas.
Mount Olivet Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ReligionChildren's ministry, aged peoples homes ministry, agricultural show witness and counsellingsupport for smaller churches and ministers, teaching and training for Christian workers and correspondence courses for beginners and adults. Overseas aid, supplying literature. Area is Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Avon, India, The Philip pines, Thailandand Malawi.
Henllan Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionMonthly meeting held in the Church Institute Henllan, with the W I purpose to improve, develop and safeguard the condition of rural life.
Poor's Land
Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareHolding land for the benefit of the poor of the parish. This land is let to 2 tenants for agricultural use. 2 tenants for amenity use, and the parish council for use as a playing field. Funds are distributed annually and used within the village.
Docklands Canal Boat Trust
Economic and community developmentDCBT provides day trips and holidays on the River Lee and London's waterways for people with disabilities, their carers and support organisations. Our purpose built wide beam canal boat is fully crewed and fitted out to take wheelchairs (lift) and medical equipment requiring electricity.
Fuel Allotment Charity
Economic and community developmentGrants are made to needy persons residing in village of Great Plumstead, Norfolk or surrounding rural area in the month of December each year.
Buckden Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWomens Institute in a rural village.
The Robert Brown Showfield Trust
Economic and community developmentTo provide land upon which the annual Sedgefield Argicultural Show and other rural pursuits can be held.
Northiam And District Thursday Seniors Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social careWe provide a weekly Day Care Centre service to a rural catchment area in Northern Rother based in the Northiam Villiage Hall. It provides a convivial environment helping to rekindle the "social spark" that has dimmed in some solitary folk. We incorporate an EXTEND exercise session into our day and provide a two course luncheon cooked on the premises, followed by stimulating speakers.
Hedgeley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyThe aim are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance thier education in citizenship, in public questions both national and internatial, in music, drama and other culturual subjects. It seeks to give to women the oppertunity of working together through the W.I
Camelford Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life incl. arts, crafts & sciences - to improve & develope conditions in rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions - global & home, health & social welfare. Seeks to give women the opportunity of working together through the WI & of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands. Quoted from
Cardiff Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Cardiff Civic Society aims: to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environment affecting the City of Cardiff; to provide education on the environment, history, natural history and architecture; and to secure the preservation, conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic/public interest in the City of Cardiff.
Nutfield Conservation Society
Economic and community developmentIn the area of public benefit (the parish of Nutfield and environs):Promote high standards of planning.Preserve and protect local conservation featuresTake action to preserve the rural character of the area.
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.