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.

1,440 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.71% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	312	0.41%
£10k - £100k	396	0.58%
£100k - £250k	220	1.06%
£250k - £500k	150	1.52%
£500k - £1m	109	1.77%
£1m - £10m	125	1.47%
Over £10m	21	1.03%
Total	1,333	0.70%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	513	0.30%
ccni	143	1.98%
oscr	784	3.14%
Total	1,440	0.71%

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.	£412,628,000
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.’	£270,419,000
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)	£146,242,000
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	£80,253,000
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology [Charity number: SC049849] 3.1 The Company's objects are for the benefit of the public, within the United Kingdom and overseas: 3.1.1 To advance science, in particular, through: 3.1.1.1 carrying out pure and applied scientific research in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interactions with the atmosphere, and publishing the useful results of such research. and 3.1.1.2 delivering scientific expertise in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interaction with the atmosphere. 3.1.2 To advance education in the environment and environmental sciences, and sustainable development, in particular through the promotion of research, the publication and dissemination of the useful results of such research, the training of research scientists of the future, and the distribution of materials that educate the public about these subjects. 3.1.3 To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: 3.1.3.1 promoting the preservation, conservation, protection and improvement of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. and 3.1.3.2 the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 'Sustainable development' means 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. 3.2 Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Company for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.	£60,478,000
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.	£49,007,296
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.	£31,275,010
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	£30,605,000
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.	£30,390,184
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.	£22,714,901

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
EAST LONDON BUSINESS ALLIANCE [Charity number: 1122173] To promote and improve the efficiency of charities, community organisations and other regeneration bodies and to support them in direct furtherance of their respective objects through the promotion of private and public sector involvement in the economic and social improvement and development of East London.	£3,929,046
The Institute of Irish Leadership [Charity number: NI100142] Facilitiation of Gaeltacht Thir Eoghain Summer Irish Language courses for which funding is received from Foras Na Gaeilge, Belfast. The courses focus on the development and study of the Irish language, Irish traditions, history, dance, poetry and music. Facilitiation of various educational health and farming events in conjunction with Regional Development, Cookstown which include talks by local vets on animal welfare, computer courses for farming families, maintenance of records on computer, doing VAT online and farm safety courses for the local community. Facilitiation of various personal development courses and positive health programmes for living in conjunction with the public health agencies and CWSAN. The organisation runs Building Community Pharmacy Project Level 1 and 2 (BCPP) courses working with the local pharmacist and numerous bodies to provide advice and information on different topics e.g. diabetes, Chest Heart and Stroke, healthy hearts programme, suicide awareness and mental health. Facilitiation of computer classes in partnership wtih South West College, TWN (Training Women's Network) and Rutledge Recruitment and Training Facilitation of talks and lectures on various topics of local history such as Life on the Railways in Pomeroy and farming in days gone by. The organisation has also developed links with the historical society, schools, educational bodies, health bodies and universitites	£19,699
Lambhill Stables Ltd [Charity number: SC038504] 4 The company has been formed to benefit the community of Lambhill and surrounding neighbourhoods which comprises the postcode districts G20, G22 and G23 ('the Community') with the following objects: (1) The advancement of community development (including the advancement of urban regeneration) within the Community. (2) The prevention and relief of unemployment (3) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (4) 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 (5) The advancement of citizenship (6) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement (7) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science (8) Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development.	£461,625
RE-BETCHWORTH [Charity number: 1199899] RE-Betchworth works to promote the conservation, protection and regeneration of the natural environment for the benefit of the public in the area covered by Betchworth Parish Council and adjoining parishes and helps raise awareness of practices for a more sustainable future.	£5,985
QUAGGY DEVELOPMENT TRUST [Charity number: 1109711] Promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation and, in particular,the area of benefitDelivery of Early education and childcare and Children CentresOther activities for the enhancement and benefit of the local area	£2,248,580
British Safety Council [Charity number: SC037998] (1) the health and safety of people and the general public and the prevention of accidents, injury and disease. (2) the protection of people and property from, and the prevention and solution of, criminal acts. (3) environmental protec tion and improvement. (4) sustainable development by (a) the preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources, and (b) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration, by any means including educating people (which for these purposes shall include firms , companies and other organisations resident in and/or carrying on business in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) and disseminating useful knowledge and information about measures, methods, precautions and best practice for ensuring such ends .	£8,843,000
Stoneyholm Mill Trust [Charity number: SC049361] The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The preservation of Stoneyholm Mill to protect a heritage asset of significant regional importance 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration) Such that the VISION is achieved: The Stoneyholm Mill project will create a new destination in Kilbirnie that the community feels part of and is proud of. an inspiring, vibrant and sustainable multi-use facility, which embraces its history and industrial heritage, enhances the well-being of the community across the generations and creates economic, social and regeneration benefits for the local area.	£2,158
Sandwick Social & Economic Development (SCIO) [Charity number: SC031042] 4 The purpose of Sandwick Social and Economic Development is (i)To provide recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended.	£207,564
NORFOLK MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1205465] The purpose is to set up this group to establish an Islamic Community and cultural Centre which will be a community hub for Muslims as well as Non-Muslims in Norwich and Norfolk including young and disadvantaged Children. The initial aims of the project include: Economic Regeneration, Youth Facilities, Women Facilities, Development of Islamic Education, Multifaith activities, Funeral Services.
YMDDIRIEDOLAETH PENLLERGARE - THE PENLLERGARE TRUST [Charity number: 1082128] Restoration and regeneration of the historic and cultural landscape of Penllergare Swansea for public benefit	£689,390