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	347	0.49%
£10k - £100k	427	0.61%
£100k - £250k	230	1.02%
£250k - £500k	150	1.35%
£500k - £1m	113	1.62%
£1m - £10m	142	1.55%
Over £10m	24	1.06%
Total	1,433	0.74%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	518	0.30%
ccni	141	2.01%
oscr	842	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.	£42,899,568
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
Duloch Juniors FC [Charity number: SC046244] To facilitate the advancement of public participation in sport. This is a charitable purpose as set out in the 2005 Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. We aim to do this through the participation in the sport of football for members of the club. We will do this by -: Providing adequate facilities for all members irrespective of age, gender or origin. Encouraging participation in and enjoyment of association football. Developing the skills of all participating players and officials. Providing a positive, safe non-competitive environment to play development football. Providing a positive, safe and competitive environment to play 11 a side football. Providing as and when required, in conjunction with National Development Plan, Regional Development Plan and local leagues, educational courses covering player protection, football development, drugs awareness, dietary requirements, first aid or any other relevant education for all participating players and officials. Promoting sportsmanship and fair play in young footballers, officials and parents irrespective of gender, race, religion or social status.	£105,686
Glenboig Development Trust (SCIO) [Charity number: SC046147] The SCIO has been formed to benefit the community of Glenboig and environs (defined by North Lanarkshire Council as Glenboig Community Councils Area of Operation with the following objects): The advancement of community development, including the advancement of rural regeneration.	£698,578
Shortlees Community Development Trust [Charity number: SC047786] The organisation's purposes are to advance community development and regeneration within Shortlees ('the Community')
WARWICKTECH [Charity number: 1173409] WarwickTECH is a platform for sharing ideas on the subjects of entrepreneurship, technology and business development. WarwickTECH allows for like-minded individuals to collaborate on projects and to develop their personal skills. WarwickTECH furthers its objects through the provision of educational opportunities.	£760
Lisburn Enterprise Organisation Limited [Charity number: NI101192] Enterprise Awareness A key feature of our work is the promotion of an enterprise culture and awareness raising activities to highlight self-employment and entrepreneurship as positive and rewarding career choices. • Design and delivery of student entrepreneurship & employability workshops • Exhibiting at careers exhibitions and Job Fairs • Outreach work in the local college • Sponsorship of student & business awards • Working with prisoners in HMP Maghaberry • Facilitating access to support services by migrant workers Business Start Up • Exploring Enterprise – accredited training & mentoring programme for the long term unemployed and economically inactive to support their re-engagement with the labour market • INI Regional Start Initiative - providing individuals who want to start a new business with advice and the capability to produce their own business plan • COMET Boot Camp - group learning and one-to-one implementation support for young entrepreneurs aged between 16-35 years • Graduate into Business Programme – a package of mentoring and technical support to aspiring and existing graduate entrepreneurs Business Development • Tradelinks Programme - supports businesses to grow their customer base beyond NI and build on exports to the Republic of Ireland • Promotion of the Invest in Health, Profit in Business campaign encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in the health of their employees • Collaboration with other business support organisations to promote access by local business owners to a range of initiatives so as they get the necessary support to grow their business. Business Support • Assist clients in applying for grants and loans. • Provision of light industrial/office type business accommodation on favourable terms including 30 day licences, all-inclusive licence fee, onsite business advice and other facilities. • Provision of meeting rooms & conference facilities on an hourly basis for flexible use by local businesses • Virtual office services	£800,261
DESTINY LIFE CENTRE MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1218817] THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS OF FAITH IN SUCH WAYS AND SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.TENETS OF FAITH1. WE BELIEVE THAT THE BIBLE IS AN INSPIRED AND INFALLIBLE WORD OF GOD, HAVING FINAL AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS. II TIMOTHY 3:162. WE BELIEVE IN THE UNITY OF THE HOLY TRINITY: GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY GHOST ARE ONE. JOHN 10:30, 17:213. WE BELIEVE IN THE DEITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST; IN HIS VIRGIN BIRTH; IN HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS; HIS BURIAL IN THE TOMB; HIS BODILY RESURRECTION AND HIS PHYSICAL ASCENSION TO THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE FATHER IN HEAVEN.4. WE BELIEVE IN THE BLESSED HOPE OF JESUS? VISIBLE RETURN TO THIS EARTH, TO RECEIVE TO HIMSELF, HIS BLOOD-BOUGHT CHURCH, THAT THE CHURCH MAY BE WITH HIM FOREVER.5. WE BELIEVE THAT CHRIST SHALL RETURN TO REIGN ON THE EARTH FOR A THOUSAND YEARS.6. WE BELIEVE THAT, AS MANY AS HAVE RECEIVED JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR PERSONAL SAVIOUR THROUGH FAITH WITH THE HEART AND CONFESSION WITH THE MOUTH MUST PUBLICLY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WITH CHRIST ? HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION THROUGH BAPTISM BY IMMERSION.7. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY MEANS OF BEING FORGIVEN AND CLEANSED FROM SIN IS THROUGH REPENTANCE AND FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. ACTS 2:388. WE BELIEVE THAT SALVATION IS OBTAINED ONLY THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. EPHESIANS 2:99. WE BELIEVE THAT REGENERATION BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN. JOHN 3:3-5, 1 PETER 1:22-2310. WE BELIEVE THAT BY THE STRIPES OF JESUS CHRIST, HEALING IS PROVIDED FOR THE HUMAN BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT IN ANSWER TO PRAYER. JAMES 5:14, 1 PETER 1:2-24, ISAIAH 53:511. WE BELIEVE THAT CHRIST HAS GIVEN TO THE CHURCH THE POWER TO DESTROY ALL THE WORKS OF SATAN, AND THAT ETERNAL LIFE, WHICH ADAM LOST IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THEM WHO BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST. JOHN 10:10; 1 JOHN 3:8; MATTHEW 28:18-2012. WE BELIEVE THAT THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ACCORDING TO ACTS 2:4 IS GIVEN TO BELIEVERS THROUGH PRAYER AND LAYING-ON OF HANDS. ACTS 10:44-48; 19:6; 8:17; HEBREWS 6:213. WE BELIEVE THAT THE GIFT, MINISTRY, AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ARE FREELY GIVEN TO BELIEVERS AND MUST BE SEEN IN OPERATION IN THE DAILY WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH AND THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF BELIEVERS.14. WE BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD; THE SAVED AND THE LOST, THE FORMER TO EVERLASTING LIFE, AND THE LATTER TO EVERLASTING DAMNATION. JOHN 5:2915. WE BELIEVE THAT CIVIL GOVERNMENTS ARE DIVINELY APPOINTED FOR THE INTEREST AND GOOD OF HUMAN SOCIETY, AND THE CHURCH OWES A DUTY TO PRAY FOR AND RESPECT IT.16. WE BELIEVE THAT THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK (SUNDAY) IS THE DAY OF THE LORD AND SHOULD BE KEPT HOLY FOR CORPORATE WORSHIP OF THE LORD. ACTS 20:7; REVELATION 1:1017. WE BELIEVE THAT THE SHARING OF BREAD AND WINE IN THE LORD?S SUPPER IN A SYMBOL OF SHARING THE BODY AND BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. PARTAKERS DO SO AS OFTEN AS THEY DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS. LUKE 22
EKAL VIDYALAYA FOUNDATION OF UK [Charity number: 1172411] Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of UK aims to bring about socio economic development of rural India. In order to achieve this Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of UK raise awareness of the situation of children in India, mobilise public support in the UK for children in India and raise funds for local grass root education and other projects in India by closely working with Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India	£5,925
COLLAGE ARTS [Charity number: 1153366] To use of the arts, to improve lives in United Kingdom and European area for the public benefit promoting regeneration in areas of social or economic deprivation by any or all of the following means: -promoting and fostering the development of artistic tastes and knowledge and the understanding and appreciation of the arts. - developing a community spirit by organising exhibitions	£1,206,051
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY [Charity number: 1166563] The National Forest Company works to conserve, protect and enhance the environment in general and specifically in the National Forest, for public benefit; in particular woodland creation & management; promotion of urban and rural regeneration and training, education and research.	£10,186,441
Museum of Islay Life/Taigh-tasgaidh Muinntir Ìle [Charity number: SC048723] The Charity's purposes are to advance education, heritage and culture through: 6.1.the operation of the Museum of Islay Life as a museum illustrative of life in Islay from prehistoric to recent times. 6.2.the preservation and conservation of the Museum of Islay Life Collection. 6.3.the protection of the Collection from deterioration, damage, loss, accidental destruction or unauthorised disposal, and with there being a strong presumption against the disposal of any item. 6.4.collaboration with other projects and charities on Islay and Jura, and across Scotland, where beneficial to the Museum. 7. The charity will aim to advance citizenship and community development by acting as a social enterprise to support community and economic development within Argyll & Bute.	£35,489