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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,554
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

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

Hexham Civic Society

Economic and community development

Engaging 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.

Latest Income: £1,607
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Village Hall (abbeydore)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Provide a meeting place and centre for the local community , activities include mother & toddler, fitness, women's groups, parish meetings . environmental group -community activities.

Latest Income: £1,605
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Stroud United Charities

Economic and community development

Relief in need to persons resident in the old urban district of Stroud in cases of distress, sickness and for educational purposes.

Latest Income: £1,589
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Broad Oak Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

Community activities at the centre of a rural area.

Latest Income: £1,584
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Reeves Compton Womens Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

The usual activities of the National Federation of Women's Institutes. Support for women in rural and urban areas.

Latest Income: £1,584
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Campaign To Protect Rural England, Gloucestershire Branch

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,574
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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New Hunstanton Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,568
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Hebden Town Lands

Economic and community development

Provide land and access to encourage economical growth in a rural community.

Latest Income: £1,553
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Poringland Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Under 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.

Latest Income: £1,537
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Marwood And Langleydale Social Centre

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,527
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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The James Grove Recreation And Sports Ground Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

To 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

Latest Income: £1,518
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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The Dorchester Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

Dorchester 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.

Latest Income: £1,511
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Halesworth And District Young Farmers Club

Economic and community development

The club holds regular meetings, organises activities and trips for the benefit of its members.

Latest Income: £1,509
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Bangladesh Centre

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health

We 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.

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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St Paul's Church Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

SUPPORT OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, PARISH OF ST PAUL'S, ST ALBANS

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Eye On The Wild

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Environment

THE 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.

Latest Income: £1,500
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Coquetdale League Of Friends

Associations, Economic and community development, Health

Since 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.

Latest Income: £1,493
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Downton Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Our 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.

Latest Income: £1,491
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Holme Valley Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

The 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.

Latest Income: £1,489
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Yeomanry Old Comrades Association

Economic and community development, Education

To 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.

Latest Income: £1,485
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Dhammaloka

Economic and community development, Religion, Saving of lives

Providing financial assistance supporting Buddhist and/or humanitarian aid projects primarily in India.

Latest Income: £1,475
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Iver And District Countryside Association

Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing

WE 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.

Latest Income: £1,473
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Gayton Village Hall

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

management of village hall, providing a venue for community activities.

Latest Income: £1,442
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Allington Castle Womens Institute

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

Education/ training,Arts/ culture/heritage/scienceAmateur sportEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community development/employment

Latest Income: £1,437
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Carew Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

education of rural women

Latest Income: £1,431
Areas of Operation: Wales
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 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.