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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Hexham Civic Society
Economic and community developmentEngaging with local authorities, local community organisations, the general public etc to maintain the outstanding quality of Hexham and to promote its interests as a commercial, social and residential community and to find a balance between development and conservation.Arranging public talks and discussions on topical and local issues.Publishing a regular Newsletter.
Village Hall (abbeydore)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvide a meeting place and centre for the local community , activities include mother & toddler, fitness, women's groups, parish meetings . environmental group -community activities.
Stroud United Charities
Economic and community developmentRelief in need to persons resident in the old urban district of Stroud in cases of distress, sickness and for educational purposes.
Broad Oak Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, FacilitiesCommunity activities at the centre of a rural area.
Reeves Compton Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentThe usual activities of the National Federation of Women's Institutes. Support for women in rural and urban areas.
Campaign To Protect Rural England, Gloucestershire Branch
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo promote and encourage, for the benefit of the public, the improvement and protection of the Gloucestershire countryside and its towns and villages, and the better development of the rural environment, and to act upon any matters affecting the planning, improvement and protection of the countryside and landscape.
New Hunstanton Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchTo give women the opportunity of advancing their interests in arts, crafts, sciences, rural life issues, drama and other cultural subjects, by working together through the WI organisation.
Hebden Town Lands
Economic and community developmentProvide land and access to encourage economical growth in a rural community.
Poringland Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureUnder the banner of the National Federation of Women's Institutes, Poringland Institute provides educational and recreational activities for women within Poringland and the surrounding villages. We also provide support to community activities in the area.
Marwood And Langleydale Social Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe provide education and training, provide building and facilities for other organisations use, social acivities for an isolated rural community, the hall is used on a regular basis for parties, weddings, and other family functions.
The James Grove Recreation And Sports Ground Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo oversee the use of the land granted under conveyance for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the Urban District of Halesowen as at present constituted
The Dorchester Civic Society
Economic and community development, SocietyDorchester Civic Society exists to stimulate people's interest in the town and its setting; promote high standards of architecture, urban design and planning; safeguard buildings and areas of historic interest; and promote civic pride. The Society is a member of Civic Voice.
Halesworth And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community developmentThe club holds regular meetings, organises activities and trips for the benefit of its members.
The Bangladesh Centre
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, HealthWe provide Information Advice & Guidance on a range of issues, specialising in Welfare and Benefit Advice, Employment Support,Debt Counselling and Vocational Training Courses. We also provide a Legal Advice Session with a qualified solicitor.
St Paul's Church Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionSUPPORT OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS
Eye On The Wild
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentTHE PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTS, THE FLORA AND FAUNA, AND PEOPLES THROUGH TOURISM EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND TRAINING. Employment Placement & Training for Film & Media companies support including; Prop and Costume, Work Experience and Practical Set Work. War Zones, Support, Educational Facilities and acknowledge of other small global groups via our "Guardians of the Communities" facebook page.
Coquetdale League Of Friends
Associations, Economic and community development, HealthSince the temporary closure of the Rothbury Community Ward the Coquetdale League of Friends continues to support the local health services and their patients in the community with equipment and services to enhance the provision and access to health care in this very rural area. We look forward to the re opening of the ward planned for 2022.
The Downton Society
Economic and community development, HeritageOur objectives are to stimulate interest in the village of Downton and its history, to encourage high standards of planning and to influence the preservation and improvement of historic sites and buildings in our village.
Holme Valley Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe objects of the Charity are to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the Holme Valley Parish Council area, to stimulate the interest of the public in the beauty, history, natural history, character and architecture of the area, and to influence the development and improvement of features of historic interest or public amenity in the area.
Derbyshire Yeomanry Old Comrades Association
Economic and community development, EducationTo maintain and foster the spirit of comradeship brought about by service with the Derbyshire Yeomanry. To assist members in obtaining satisfactory employment. To assist in any cases of distress as far as lies in the power of the association. (For further details see the rules of the association.
Dhammaloka
Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of livesProviding financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.
Iver And District Countryside Association
Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingWE ORGANISE ACTIVITIES OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE, MAINLY WITHIN THE PARISH OF IVER. THESE INCLUDE CLEARING FOOTPATHS, PONDS AND AREAS THAT HAVE BECOME UNTIDY WITH RUBBISH. WE ORGANISE WALKS THAT SOMETIMES EXTEND INTO NEIGHBOURING AREAS. WE MAKE SUBMISSIONS TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON PLANNING MATTERS THAT AFFECT OUR PARISH.WE ORGANISE TRIPS TO HOUSES AND GARDENS AND ALSO EVENING TALKS.
Gayton Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilitiesmanagement of village hall, providing a venue for community activities.
Allington Castle Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureEducation/ training,Arts/ culture/heritage/scienceAmateur sportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community development/employment
Carew Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmenteducation of rural women
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.