Economic and community development Charities
Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Inner Wheel No 19 District Committee Benevolent Fund
Associations, Economic and community development, Saving of lives, Social welfareGeneral charitable purposes. Relief of poverty, Overseas aid/famine relief
Godmersham With Crundale 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 IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, PUBLIC QUESTIONS, MUSIC, CULTURE, HANDICRAFTS, HOME ECONOMICS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND TO IMPROVE RURAL LIFE.
Sem Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentGrant making to specialist orginisations working on Climate Change. The trust does not suggest making applications unless asked by the trust. (Please note the trust has since April 2015 changed focus away from special education and community development, and may not respond to requests unless a request has been asked for by the trust)
Coningsby And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE,HOME CRAFTS,COUNTRY LIFE,AND RELATED SUBJECTS
Friends Of Oak Lodge School For Deaf Young People Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthWE HELP DEAF AND HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OTHER CARERS, WITH SERVICES AND SUPPPORT FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY.
The Countryside And Community Foundation
Economic and community developmentThe Foundation continues to have a commitment to its objects and is actively supporting the development of new researchers and research students through its activity.
School Charities Of Booth, Plydwell Symmer
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, FacilitiesThe management of agricultural land and the village Green.The making of grants for educational purposes of the youth of Quainton.
Debenham And District Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community developmentGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingSport/recreationEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage
Fuel Allotment
Economic and community developmentLets agricultural land and distributes rental income within village.
The Newbury Society
Economic and community developmentThe Society is a civic society which seeks to secure the protection and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Newbury area. It promotes high standards of planning and architecture and is frequently consulted by developers and the local planning authority. A regular newsletter is published and events including lectures, town walks and Heritage Open Days are organised.
Mary Hattersley Memorial Home At Swinton
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareThe primary aim is relief in sickness to residents of the former urban district of Swinton (South Yorkshire). The trustees have a wide choice in the kind of help that can be provided without overlapping the statutory services. Items could be provided either outright or on loan (the latter in the case of expensive apparatus inc. home appliances) such as bedding, clothing, fuel, medical or other aid
Nantwich Civic Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentProvides advocacy and advice on planning permissions, etc
British Camelids LTD
Economic and community development, ResearchTo promote the science & practice of agriculture by encouraging & improving efficient breeding of and fibre production from Camelids in the UK. To undertake research in the subject of Camelid breeding & any other matters thereto. To promote, develop & encourage the import & export of Camelids & their fibre in such markets as in appropriate & provide general benefits for the common good.
The Harry And Elizabeth Price Memorial Charity
Economic and community development, ReligionAssistance and relief for Church members or members of St John's Methodist & United Reformed Church resident in the Urban District of Stone or in the vicinity.
Bishop's Stortford Civic Federation
Economic and community developmentRepresenting Bishop's Stortford residents and individual/corporate members in matters affecting the town as a whole, and in particular relating to planning, transport and the environment.
Margaret Duncan Dunn
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe relief of young persons in need, resident within the area of Kintbury; primarily, but not exclusively, for the purpose of defraying any costs incurred in gaining employment.Any income not being allocated to individuals can be given to other charitable projects within the area of benefit which support young people.
Esh Leaves Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe operate in a small rural village
City Of Southampton Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote and encourage the following aims:-a) To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningb) To stimulate public interest in the history of Southamptonc) To encourage preservation of features of historic interestd) To hold meetings, talks and visits in accordance with the above aimse) To publish articles, books etc in accordance with the above aims
The Landor (local History) Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWe are a local history society that is established for the public benefit to serve Rugeley and its surrounding villages.Our aim is to 1) stimulate public interest in the area2) to promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area3) to secure the preservation, protection,development and improvement of features in historic or public interest.
The Mayor's Poor Fund, Eastbourne
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareThe relief of persons on the Borough of Eastbourne in need of financial assistance by reason of poverty unemployment illness or similar
Bicester Young Farmers Club
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentWeekly meetings and fund raising activities in the Bicester area with members aged 10 to 26
Coedmor Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure, SocietyThe main purpose of the womens institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in rural issues to improve and develop conditions of rural life; to advance their education in citizenship, cultural subjects, sports and all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare and uphold WI ideals.
Long Melford Community Association
Associations, Economic and community developmentCommunity activities for local groups.
Skilgate Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureSkilgate is a small rural village located on the edge of Exmoor and has a small but diverse group of residents ranging from 1 year to 90 years of age. Skilgate village hall provides an important meeting place for the residents and gives them the opportunity to interact in a range of recreational, social and fund raising activities. Various fund raising events are held to maintain the hall.
Mrs Mary Montague's Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareMakes charitable donations to the following categories of local people: the elderly in need; those in poor health; those who are unemployed; 6th Form, College or University students; and parents/guardians of children needing help with the cost of school books or uniforms.
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.