Economic development EC102¶
Economic development is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Economic and community development category.
1,486 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.73% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b((economic|regional|local|business|enterprise)+ (development|growth)+|regeneration)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 310 | 0.43% |
| £10k - £100k | 395 | 0.56% |
| £100k - £250k | 238 | 1.08% |
| £250k - £500k | 148 | 1.37% |
| £500k - £1m | 113 | 1.69% |
| £1m - £10m | 136 | 1.51% |
| Over £10m | 24 | 1.10% |
| Total | 1,364 | 0.71% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 522 | 0.30% |
| ccni | 141 | 1.96% |
| oscr | 823 | 3.32% |
| Total | 1,486 | 0.73% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| SWANSEA UNIVERSITY [Charity number: 1138342] The University advances learning and knowledge by teaching and research, and engages in activities to promote and contribute to cultural, social and economic development within Wales and beyond. |
£381,610,000 |
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£271,466,000 |
| Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity) |
£151,659,000 |
| Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism. |
£60,980,930 |
| FEDCAP UK [Charity number: 1175737] The activities of the charity is the advancement of social inclusion through enabling economic independence, employment and opportunity for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through various workforce and economic development initiatives and programmes delivered across the UK. |
£41,756,381 |
| Argyll Community Housing Association [Charity number: SC042713] 2.1.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.1.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purpose of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. 2.1.3without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Rules 2 and 3, and without restricting any powers, the Association has power to provide land, amenities and services, or provide, construct, repair or improve buildings, for the benefit of the Association’s tenants, residents and others, with the charitable purpose of promoting economic, social and environmental regeneration in any of the areas in which the Association operates or will operate. 2.1.4 to promote community empowerment in respect to decisions relating to the management and maintenance of the Association’s housing stock |
£34,185,000 |
| Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910] 2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts |
£31,449,000 |
| The Snooks Foundation [Charity number: SC052180] 5.3 For the purposes of the 2005 Act the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act:- 5.3.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 5.3.2 The advancement of education. 5.3.3 The advancement of religion. 5.3.4 The advancement of health (including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering). 5.3.5 The saving of lives. 5.3.6 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). 5.3.7 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 5.3.8 The advancement of public participation in sport (and 'sport' means sport which involves physical skill and exertion). 5.3.9 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, and only in relation to recreational facilities or activities which are :- 5.3.9.1 primarily intended for persons who have need of them by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. or 5.3.9.2 available to members of the public at large or to male or female members of the public at large. 5.3.10 The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 5.3.11 The promotion of religious or racial harmony. 5.3.12 The promotion of equality and diversity. 5.3.13 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 5.3.14 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care). 5.3.15 The advancement of animal welfare. 5.3.16 The relief of unemployment. 5.3.17 The advancement of philosophical belief. 5.3.18 The promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of policing and the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of the armed forces. |
£31,371,100 |
| International Institute for Environment and Development [Charity number: SC039864] 3. The objects for which the Company is established are: 3.1 To advance the education of the public by all charitable means. 3.2 To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: 3.2.1 The preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. 3.2.2 The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. and 3.2.3 The promotion of sustainable means for achieving economic growth and regeneration. In this context 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. |
£26,310,000 |
| LEMPRIERE PRINGLE 2015 [Charity number: 1161516] The Charity is principally concerned with supporting community needs via Christian ministries in England at the suggestion of the Trustees, rather than inviting unsolicited applications. A main focus is supporting the regeneration of Bishop Auckland and surrounding area via its sister charities The Auckland Castle Trust, Zurbaran Trust and Eleven Arches. |
£24,890,859 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Project Kilbirnie SCIO [Charity number: SC048381] 1 The SCIO will operate as a charitable organisation and its purposes are: 1.1 To advance community development and regeneration by: 1.1.1 supporting local people to identify and articulate their needs and act to address those needs. 1.1.2 Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used for recreational, heritage and cultural pursuits in order to improve the wellbeing of the community of Kilbirnie and Glengarnock and visitors to the area. 1.1.3 Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used by the community to assist the advancement of community development. 1.2 To advance education through the provision of training activities, materials and information through a variety of mediums through a range of project, initiatives and activities which stimulate employment, self-employment and skills amongst people resident within the community. 1.3 The prevention or relief of poverty through the provision of skills and advancing the employability prospects of residents of the community in particular those who find it difficult to obtain employment. 1.4 The provision of recreational and leisure activities through the promotion and organisation of community activities and encouraging the use and development for the benefit of the residents of the community and the wider public. |
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| Evanton Wood Community Company [Charity number: SC042025] 3 The Company has been formed to benefit the community Evanton, Ross-shire, as defined by all the postcode units in postcode district IV16, ('the Community') with the following Purposes ('the Purposes'): 3.1 To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3.2 To provide or assist in providing recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community and following principles of sustainable development, where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3.3 To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 3.4 To advance the education of the community about its environment, culture, heritage, and/or history. 3.5 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation and conservation of the natural environment the promotion of sustainable development. The maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community. |
£10,964 |
| North Uist Development Company [Charity number: SC041709] The Company's object is to promote the social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of the people of the Uists and in particular the residents of the area known as North Uist and having postcode HS6, by all or any of the following means:- (a) the promotion of community development, including rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (b) the provision of assistance to people who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage. (c) the promotion of education, including all forms of training for work and life skills. (d) the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, including support for the Gaelic arts and the protection of buildings and sites of architectural or historic importance. (e) the provision and support of recreational activities for the community, especially for disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. (f) the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment. (g) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. |
£63,246 |
| MEDWAY PLUS [Charity number: 1163985] The objects of the CIO are:1.To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Medway and Kent in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society2.The promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation |
£37,125 |
| NORTH HUYTON COMMUNITIES FUTURE [Charity number: 1147469] NORTH HUYTON COMMUNITIES FUTURE (NHCF) OPERATES IN NORTH HUYTON, KNOWSLEY.THE COMPANY OVERSEES CONTINUING REGENERATION OF THE AREA VIA PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, MANAGEMENT OF 2 COMMUNITY CENTRES, DISTRIBUTION OF A SMALL CHANGE GRANT AND DIRECT FUNDING OF 2 KEY LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS.NHCF ALSO PROJECT MANAGES THE AREA?S KEY HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME KNOWN AS REVIVE. |
£958,714 |
| Nith Valley Leaf Trust [Charity number: SC040917] The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Closeburn as defined by all the postcode units within DG3 5H and DG3 5J ('the Community') with the following Purposes ('the Purposes') To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general following principles of substantial development, where substantial development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To provide, or assist in providing, recreational facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the pubic at large with the object of improving the conditions of life and health of the Community and following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration, following principles of sustainable development, where 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history. To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, and conservation of the natural environment, the promotion of sustainable development, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the community. |
£220,720 |
| Extern Group [Charity number: NI103226] Extern Group’s overarching mission is to help people to improve their lives and make communities safer. The charity manages the governance, financial and human resources, learning and development, business development, safeguarding and Health & Safety and estates and fleet, welfare and support for all organisations that form part of the Extern family of charitable companies. This enables those organisations to focus on direct service provision targeted at their direct beneficiaries including in NI: Children and young people who are supported through early intervention, prevention and diversionary services to remain in the community with their families; people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or have been rehoused after a period of homelessness and are dealing with a range of complex issues such as poor mental health, addiction and dependence, anti-social behaviour; adults and young people who are unable to access mainstream education or training due to complex lives, offending and anti-social behaviours, who can attend Extern's alternative education and training programmes; people who have offended and are now resettling in the community and are provided with a range of support to promote rehabilitation and reduce their likelihood of re-offending; individuals/families who have been granted refugee status and given leave to remain. The Extern Group charity provides facilitation, administration and management of key personnel for partnerships between members of the Extern family of charities and other voluntary and public sector organisations to deliver a range of social welfare programmes. In addition Extern Group also provides direct support to social work students and other charitable organisations engaged in providing social work experience for students. |
£23,761,264 |
| Local Initiatives in New Galloway (LING) [Charity number: SC047553] The promotion for the benefit of the public of rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in the Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish, Dumfries and Galloway) by any of the following means a. The maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities and facilities in the Royal Burgh of New Galloway b. The provision of recreational facilities for the public at large or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities c. The preservation of buildings in the area which are of historic or architectural importance, especially the New Galloway Town Hall. |
£131,007 |
| Arisaig Community Trust [Charity number: SC040977] (1) to provide within the Community recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. (2) to advance education, the arts and/or culture and in particular promote opportunities for learning for the benefit of the general public. (3) to advance environmental protection and improvement in the Community through the provision, maintenance and/or improvement of public open space and other public amenities and other environmental and regeneration projects (but subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure that the public benefits so arising clearly outweigh any private benefit thereby conferred on private landowners). (4) to provide or assist in the provision of housing for people in necessitous circumstances in the Community. (5) to prevent or relieve poverty particularly among the residents of the Community. (6) to advance community development through the promotion of trade and industry within the Community for the benefit of the general public. (7) to relieve those in need by reason of unemployment, particularly among residents of the Community, for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. (8) to relieve those in need by promoting training, particularly among residents of the Community, and with particular reference to the skills which will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment. (9) to help young people, particularly those resident in the Community, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, such that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. |
£995,509 |
| Bonnyrigg Community Childcare Partnership Ltd [Charity number: SC029617] The Company has been formed to deliver affordable childcare services and community facilities to benefit the community of Bonnyrigg and surrounding areas (the 'Community'), with the following purposes (the 'Purposes'): 4.1 to: (a) provide (or advance the accessibility of) recreational facilities. and/or organise recreational activities, which shall be available to members of the Community and the public, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the Community. 4.2 to advance citizenship or community development, including rural or urban regeneration. 4.3 to advance the provision of educational opportunities in the Community, increasing awareness of the environment, culture, heritage and/or history. and 4.4 to advance environmental protection or improvement, including: (a) preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, (b) maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community. (c) and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community. |
£474,912 |
