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.

1,501 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.74% 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	349	0.49%
£10k - £100k	418	0.59%
£100k - £250k	228	1.02%
£250k - £500k	155	1.40%
£500k - £1m	111	1.59%
£1m - £10m	144	1.57%
Over £10m	24	1.07%
Total	1,429	0.74%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	520	0.30%
ccni	141	2.02%
oscr	840	3.37%
Total	1,501	0.74%

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.	£325,645,000
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
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.	£76,680,000
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.	£74,790,071
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	£33,858,000
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.	£32,550,000
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 SOIL ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 206862] - Building public awareness about the benefits of organic food and farming through: education and public information; and public events programme.- Training and support for producers on organic practice.- Regional development programme to link producers to consumers at a local level.- Ensure the integrity of organic food by the continued development of organic standards.	£24,876,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Cathcart Community Hub SCIO [Charity number: SC053394] The Organisation’s main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The Organisation’s Purposes are: 5.1 The advancement of heritage and culture by preserving and conserving the Cathcart Old Parish Church as a building of historic and architectural interest. 5.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) through the provision of services and activities that contribute to the social, cultural and potential regeneration of the Community. 5.3 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational, social and cultural activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the whole Community.
Gourock Heritage and Arts SCIO [Charity number: SC048670] The Organisation has been formed to benefit anyone living, working or with a family connection to the community of Gourock (PA19 Postcode Area) (the 'Community'), with the following purposes (the 'Purposes'): The advancement of the arts and heritage through running a community organisation committed to setting up and running a heritage and arts presence and focus in Gourock. To support the stimulation of local heritage, arts and cultural regeneration. and To encourage and maintain community interests and enthusiasm and reconnect it with its heritage in Gourock.	£74
THE LANCASTER CANAL TRUST [Charity number: 1167020] Member Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership.Canal RestorationInstallation/maintenance of information boards, signage, canal side seats in liaison with CRT.Monitors canal side planning applications.Holds regular volunteer working parties for specific projects.Provides boat trips, talks, public meetings, canal festivals, shows etc for publicity, recruitment and fundraising	£40,579
Voluntary Groups Sutherland [Charity number: SC001528] The company has been formed to promote the benefit of the public within Sutherland by - (a) Advancing citizenship and community development, including rural and urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness and efficiency of charities (b) Advancement of Education (c) Prevention and Relief of Poverty (d) Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes (e.g. relief of unemployment)	£241,359
TETBURY RAIL LANDS REGENERATION TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1092160] A charity and rural social enterprise established to regenerate the land and buildings comprising the former Tetbury Branch Line in Gloucestershire and, through the activities and performances in the Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, to promote the Arts and advance education in the Arts through inclusion, social engagement and wellbeing	£296,660
CC FORUM FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1218255] (I) TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY:- THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES;- THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES;- THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION.(II) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGESUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MEANS “DEVELOPMENT THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS”.
Muirkirk Enterprise Group [Charity number: SC033676] The promotion for the public benefit of rural regeneration in the area of social and economic deprivation of Muirkirk and district by all or any of the following means: (a) The relief of poverty among the residents of the operating area. (b) the advancement of education, training or retraining particularly among the unemployed and young people. (c) the promotion and provision of training in skills of all kinds particularly such skills as will assist residents of the operating area to obtain paid employment. (d) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities where such maintenance, improvement or provision is over and above that which it is the statutory obligation of the local authority to provide. (e) the protection or conservation of the environment. (f) the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances have need of such facilities. (g) the promotion, establishment and operation of other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community.	£40,355
WILD GARSDALE PIKE [Charity number: 1201507] To empower & inspire young people aged 13 - 25 across northwest England through meaningful engagement with land, nature and environmental decision-making. Our work focuses on understanding and enriching Garsdale Pike and the wider Cumbrian landscape, building community connections, expanding horizons, promoting evidence-led natural regeneration, to support young people to lead and deliver change.	£8,928
Community Land Outer Hebrides (SCIO) [Charity number: SC051482] The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of citizenship or community development In furtherance of this purpose, the organisation will bid: To improve sharing of knowledge, ideas and best practice, driving up standards To strengthen the collective voice on common issues To support trusts to become strong, robust organisations whilst retaining their uniqueness To collaborate to support socio-economic development across the Outer Hebrides To support greater engagement between trusts, other organisations and the communities To seek appropriate training and development opportunities for staff and trustees, sharing resources and learning experiences where applicable To harness expertise and nurture people to support them to become experts in their area of interest To support the collective to explore opportunities whereby there would be economies of scale To analyse commercial opportunities and consider new delivery models	£33,992
The Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre (subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC003460] To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, within South Dennistoun, Glasgow and surrounding areas ('the Operating Area'), where such facilities/activities are available to the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. To preserve, restore and improve the environment through the provision, maintenance andlor improvement of public open space and other public amenities, and other environmental and townscape regeneration projects within the Operating Area, and in particular, such areas as are in the vicinity of a landfill site, and in doing so, to seek wherever appropriate (but subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure that the public benefit so arising clearly outweighs any private benefit thereby conferred on private landowners) to carry out works of reclamation, remediation, restoration and other operations to facilitate the use for those purposes of land which use has been prevented or restricted because of previous use. To promote training in skills of all kinds particularly such skills as will assist residents of the Operating Area in obtaining paid employment. To advance education among the residents of the Operating Area. To relieve among the residents of the Operating Area. To promote, establish, operate, and/or support other similar schemes and projects, which fwther charitable purposes, for the benefit of the residents of the Operating Area. And on the basis that the above objects shall be pursued in a nondiscriminatory manner and particularly without discrimination on the grounds of gender, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political, religious or other opinion,	£219,344