Economic and community development Charities
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Wotton Under Edge United Charities For The Poor
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareRelief of poverty.Makes grants to individuals .At the AGM March 2015, following decreasing applications, it was agreed that "Poor" can include grant applications to help with the cost of further education and of employment-skills training of young persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance for that purpose, and who are resident in the Parish of Wotton-under-Edge.
Hull Community Playscheme Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureWE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CREATIVE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND YOUNG VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE. COUNTRYSIDE AND SEA SIDE VISITS, OVER NIGHT CAMPING AND RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY HAVE BEEN HUGELY BENEFICIAL TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL BEING AND WE CONTINUE TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE WORK SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON.
St Andrews Parish Rooms
Associations, Economic and community developmentLETTING BUILDING FOR RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The Knaresborough Civic Society
Economic and community developmentIn common with 'Civic Society' activities. The area of interest is Environment-Conservation and Heritage.
The Gateacre Society
Economic and community developmentA local amenity and civic society aiming to improve and protect the local environment and architectural heritage of the Gateacre area of Liverpool
William Webb
Economic and community development, Social welfareWilliam Webb Trust owns an agricultural field in Blagdon and the annual rent from this field is distributedThe prevention or relief of poverty in the village of Compton Martin by providing: grants etc. Promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years living in the village of Compton Martin etc.
Universal Welfare Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareOn 14 June 2015, the Management Committee adopted Universal Welfare Trust as the working name of the charity to further the aims of poverty alleviation and universal suffering not only in UK but also abroad; provision of sporting activities in the West Midlands, social housing in association with Midshire Housing, free Benefits advice and training in bookkeeping/accounts for the unemployed.
The Hudson Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, LeisureThe charity covers donations to general charitable purposes, education/training, medical/health/sickness, disability, overseas aid, sports & recreation, childrens charities. No donations to individuals, only to registered charities
The Ealing Community Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureThe Charity helps to support individuals and organisations working in field of discrimination and provide assistance.To provide facilities in interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation with object of improving the condition of life.to advance the education and trainingassist setting up initiatives and projects including self-financing, in creative industries
Friends Of The Somerset Rural Life Museum Glastonbury
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, HeritageThe Friends provide volunteers to carry out research and conservation, demonstrate rural crafts and help with schools' educational visits and museum outreach. They help financially with the acquisition of objects, improvement of visitor facilities and collection displays.
Cheales's Charity
Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionParish Hall Fund & Ashlin Charity closed and assets transferred into The Firsby "Cheales's Charity".0.84 acres of agricultural paddock purchased as an asset in Firsby next to St Andrew's Church partly with the intention of extending the burial area of the Churchyard and for general community benefit.Trustees exploring further charitable benefits to support.
Furness And South Cumbria Wheelchair Sports Club
Associations, Economic and community development, Health, Leisure, Social welfareWe offer coaching and competitive opportunities in Multi Sport,Wheelchair Basketball,leisure and social activities for the inclusion of all within the local community and surrounding areas.To include both town and rural areas in doing so promoting sport, healthy lifestyle.Regardless of age,gender,disability. You dont have to be a wheelchair user to take part it is about participation and fun.
Bishop's Castle Civic Society
Economic and community developmentCivic Society - to protect and preserve the character of Bishop's Castle and its buildings, local places and rural areas from unsuitable developments; encourage good design and improve the amenities of the town.
The Topsham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning and architecture in Topsham area,To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the Topsham area andTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in and around Topsham.
Cornwood Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Animals, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchThe holding of up to 2 shows annually for the exhibiting of sheep, poultry, horses, dogs,horticultural produce, handicraft and domestic science and other rural activities and pursuits for the advancement of agriculture and horticulture in the parish of Cornwood and surrounding area
The International Christian Service For Africa
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationRegistered African charities seeking to improve the quality of life of their communities by improving water supplies, farming/animal husbandry etc as well as education of orphans and widows' children, the provison of livelihood skills such as IT training/leadership programmes, furniture making, photography, baking, catering, sewing, hair dressing etc. can be invited to apply for grants.
The Nginn Karet Foundation For Cambodia
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe NKFC supports children's education including traditional dance, music and cultural heritage in Cambodia. It raises funds in the UK to support both the Sacret Dancers and the NKFC Conservatoire - Dance and Music school in rural Cambodia (Banteay Srei). This actively furthers understanding of Cambodia's tangible and intangible heritage.
Window On The World
Economic and community development, Environment, ResearchResearch and provision of renewable energy systems for education and small-scale manufacture (developing world). Providing Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) facilities to education establishments. Working to provide accessible digital tools for learning in communities.
Clifton Welfare Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationTo give small sums of money to those who live in the villages of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore and Newton to those who need help. I.e. recently to enable a child to attend a school educational camp which the parents couldn't afford due to both being currently unemployed following a request from the Head Teacher, otherwise the child in the class would have lost out.
Joan Bennett's Exhibition Endowment
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationSmall grants to individuals usually of school-leaving age in Plymouth to help in their education or to help in their training for a job.
Sitwell's Charity And Town Lands
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe charity raises money from allotment and agricultural land rental income, wayleave and interest from money left by Thomas Sitwell. Money is distributed to local people in financial need or needy local groups.
Birmingham Action Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationSupport single parents into training and employment, support employment people long term and short term who are on jsa, IS, IB and who are looking to go back into training and employment. We support people who are at risk redundancy
The Staplehurst Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is established for the public benefit in STAPLEHURST PARISH to:(i) promote high standards of planning and architecture.(ii) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture.(iii) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public.
The Louth Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentThe preservation of the character of Louth, in particular the conservation area, and also the surrounding area.
Villier's Rentcharges
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionCollection of agricultural rent from one field in Hanbury, Staffordshire.Annual donations to elderly village residents with links to St. Werburgh's Church, Hanbury.
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.