Highest Rated Community Development Charities in United Kingdom 2026

Discover the charities in community development with the highest community and expert ratings in United Kingdom. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

Micah Liverpool

GB Revenue: $533,613 Data: 47%

Providing food banks and community shops and running employability programmes to enable people to become employed

2

Emmaus Hampshire

GB Revenue: $997,219 Data: 47%

Emmaus Hampshire is an independent homelessness and social enterprise charity offering community life and meaningful work to previously homeless people.

3

Emmaus Cambridge

GB Revenue: $2,004,221 Data: 47%

Emmaus supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful voluntary work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their …

4

Pss (uk)

GB Revenue: $23,841,441 Data: 47%

PSS services are designed to plug the gaps and provide on the ground support to a wide array of people. We recognise when people are …

5

H&F Giving

GB Revenue: $503,779 Data: 47%

We improve lives and make change happen by connecting donors with local people in need.

6

Horsfall House

GB Revenue: $4,332,148 Data: 47%

Horsfall House is a home in Minchinhampton supporting the local elderly population. We provide residential care, including for those with dementia, care within the home …

7

Leisure United

GB Revenue: $11,978,335 Data: 47%

Running of Football Centres and Leisure Centres for the community.

8

Gatsby Africa

GB Revenue: $22,453,000 Data: 47%

We aim to create jobs, raise incomes and reduce poverty for people in East Africa by accelerating inclusive and resilient economic growth.We fund and implement …

9

Hospice Uk

GB Revenue: $34,097,000 Data: 47%

Hospice UK is the national charity working for those experiencing death, dying and bereavement. Our strategic goals underpin our programmes and aim to ensure hospice …

10

Tikva Uk

GB Revenue: $5,732,286 Data: 47%

Tikva's core mission is to care for the homeless, abandoned and abused Jewish children of Ukraine and neighbouring regions of the former Soviet Union. Tikva …

11

Rsa Trust

GB Revenue: $729,189 Data: 47%

Facilitate programmes to assist a) with self employment via local EA, b) innovative Inspiring Women project via local EA, c) local Youth charity on Enfield …

12

Emmaus Merseyside

GB Revenue: $666,607 Data: 47%

To run and maintain the Emmaus community in Merseyside which provides a home and work and a community for formerly homeless people.

13

Shivia

GB Data: 40%

Empowering the poorest to create livelihoods, boost income and inspire permanent positive change

14

Carers Worldwide

GB Data: 40%

Our mission is to achieve recognition of the role of carers and to transform the lives of carers, their families and their communities.

15

Young Enterprise

GB Data: 40%

Our vision: We believe that no young person should be left behind and that every young person is provided with the opportunity to learn the …

16

Victoria Hall

GB Revenue: $90,516 Data: 40%

Hiring out the Victoria Halls to members of the community and commercial users

17

Aspyre Africa

GB Data: 33%

Aspyre Africa aims to ensure equal access to quality vocational training, relevant skills and decent work for the most vulnerable young people aged 15 to …

18

Outward Housing

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $21,387,732 Data: 53%

Outward provides a range of housing, care and support services to vulnerable and disabled people. Our mission is to be a flexible responsive and reliable …

19

Centre4 Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,544,906 Data: 53%

A Community Hub that provides office space to organisations that offer services and activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. We have a Sports Hall and field, …

20

Hyndburn Leisure

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $5,851,114 Data: 53%

The charity provides for the local community and visitors to Hyndburn: sport and recreation facilities; classes, courses and events; bookable facilities for clubs, groups and …

21

Iceni Ipswich

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $554,858 Data: 53%

The charity offers care and support to families affected by substance misuse (including victims of domestic violence), provides help to enable children to fulfil their …

22

Yss

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,036,951 Data: 53%

To provide community based support services for children, young people, adults and families who are vulnerable, have complex needs and who face difficult life challenges.

23

Youturn Futures

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $653,899 Data: 53%

The coordination, management and delivery of multi-agency community safety initiatives to reduce crime and protect the public including: Bedfordshire's Integrated Offender Management Scheme, Direction for …

24

Sussex Emmaus

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,031,681 Data: 53%

The Emmaus Brighton & Hove Community offers a home and meaningful work to 53 men and women, many of whom have been formerly homeless. 7 …

25

Centre 63 Kirkby

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $608,628 Data: 53%

Providing leisure time activities designed to develop the physical, mental and spritual capabilities of young people in the community.

26

Peace Direct

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $5,286,752 Data: 53%

Peace Direct finds, funds & promotes local peacebuilding. We find & fund committed, pragmatic and effective individuals and organisations working at the frontline of conflict. …

27

Locality (uk)

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $9,140,000 Data: 53%

Locality is the national network of ambitious and enterprising community-led organisations, working together to help neighbourhoods thrive. Our network is a strong, collective voice inspiring …

28

Lovebristol

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $622,210 Data: 53%

LoveBristol provide volunteers for community development and supports and initiates regeneration projects and intiatives in Stokes Croft and the Bristol area.

29

B: Rap Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $940,363 Data: 53%

brap is an equality and human rights based advisory organisation. We are based in Birmingham and work locally, regionally and nationally. We were established in …

30

Foundation 92

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,815,310 Data: 53%

Helping the homeless and other community groups through sporting activities in the Salford area

31

The Z.s.v. Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,458,365 Data: 47%

The charity distributes food parcels and provides financial assistance to local families in need, following the recomendations of Rabbis and other communal leaders acquainted with …

32

FACT Community Transport

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $872,174 Data: 47%

We provide accessible, affordable and safe transport and support services to people who have difficulties using conventional modes of transport or are socially isolated, and …

33

Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,933,446 Data: 47%

The Emmaus Norwich community offers a home and meaningful work to 25 men and women, many of whom have been homeless. Emmaus Norwich is a …

34

Direct Help & Advice LTD.

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,237,758 Data: 47%

Direct Help & Advice (DHA) is an independent charity established in 1995 which promotes community cohesion and helps people out of debt, poverty, homelessness and …

35

Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $722,161 Data: 47%

The primary objects of the are:1. Promotion of charitable purposes for the benefit of the community generally;2. The relief of poverty in cases of need, …

36

Forever Manchester

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,994,073 Data: 47%

Forever Manchester is a charity that raises money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester.

37

Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $732,505 Data: 47%

To ensure individuals do not lack knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the service available to them or through an inability to express …

38

Susan Day Residential Home

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,497,869 Data: 47%

To provide a residential home for the elderly in need living in Ilfracombe, Braunton, Barnstaple and the surrounding districts provided that preference is given to …

39

Lewisham Donation Hub

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $569,800 Data: 47%

We are a frontline service that collects and organises community donations of all kinds which we then distribute to those facing acute hardship in London. …

40

Hull Fc Rugby Community Sports & Education Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $981,151 Data: 47%

Engage, Educate and Inspire people of all ages using Hull FC community initiatives.

41

Frenford Youth Club

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $781,352 Data: 47%

THE CLUB PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES, WHICH TARGETS THE MOST VULNERABLE, DISADVANTAGED AND DISAFFECTED. WE AIM TO HELP THESE YOUNG PEOPLE TO GROW, DEVELOP …

42

Hackney Community Law Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $696,856 Data: 47%

The charity's objects and its principal activity continues to be that of providing free accessible legal advice and representation to the local community in London …

43

Fitzrovia Youth in Action

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,194,684 Data: 47%

Fitzrovia Youth in Action (FYA) is a community based youth action project that uses youth work, sports, mentoring and work experience placements to empower children …

44

Foresight North East Lincolnshire Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,232,142 Data: 47%

The organisation mission statement is "to provide the way forward for the disabled community of North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. Empowering individuals to a …

45

Dacorum Council for Voluntary Service

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,110,092 Data: 47%

Linking the public, corporate and voluntary sectors for the benefit of the community.

46

Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $776,349 Data: 47%

The Charitys primary objective, is to establish and maintain, on a non-profit-making basis, a community transport scheme for the benefit of the communities within Derbyshire.

47

Revach Vehazola Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $988,133 Data: 47%

Charitable distributions of food vouchers for local families living in extreme poverty.

48

Avocet Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $8,030,039 Data: 47%

We purchase and commission domestic housing appropiate to our client needs.A range of normal life activities are offered to clients.Holiday facilities are also offered to …

49

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,683,337 Data: 47%

PROVIDES FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND INDEPENDENT INFORMATION,ADVICE, ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. ALSO EXERCISES A RESPONSIBLE INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL …

50

Broadreach House

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,417,508 Data: 47%

Broadreach House provides residential, rehabilitation and community based treatment services for alcohol and drug dependent men and women, offering high quality treatment programmes.

51

Basildon, Billericay and Wickford Council for Voluntary Service

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $557,544 Data: 47%

Basildon, BIllericay and Wickford Council for Voluntary Service is an independent registered charity that exists to promote, develop, support and represent a thriving, effective, voluntary …

52

Fundacao Focus Assistencia Humanitaria Europa

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,333,174 Data: 47%

Provide community-based disaster risk mitigation.Provide emergency relief support services/aid during and following natural and/or man made disasters

53

Folkestone Parks and Pleasure Grounds Charity

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,179,878 Data: 47%

The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate …

54

Fareshare Yorkshire Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,336,950 Data: 47%

FareShare Yorkshire is a charity which redistributes surplus food donated by the food industry, which would otherwise go to waste. This food is received by …

55

North Devon Voluntary Services Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $505,758 Data: 47%

North Devon Voluntary Services is the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Volunteer Centre (VC) for North Devon. We are an infrastructure organisation providing services …

56

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $13,071,573 Data: 47%

The charity provides care services to life-limited children and their families at home, in the community and at their two hospices, Christopher's in Guildford and …

57

Merseyside Play Action Council

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $727,885 Data: 47%

INFORMATION, ADVICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SECTOR GROUPS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON MERSEYSIDE

58

Two Ridings Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,809,153 Data: 47%

Two Ridings Community Foundation is one of 46 accredited community foundations in the UK with the shared aim of helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, companies, charitable …

59

Waverley Hoppa Community Transport

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,642,711 Data: 47%

Hoppa is committed to providing a friendly and supportive door to door community transport service for those in Waverley rural areas in need of public …

60

One Community Foundation Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,548,092 Data: 47%

One Community Foundation was established in May 2010 to generate financial support for local community activities across the borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Our aim …

61

Bexley Crossroads Care Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $695,714 Data: 47%

CROSSROADS CARE SOUTH EAST LONDON is a not for profit voluntary organisation providing a diverse range of quality community based services to carers of children/young …

62

Hastings Advice and Representation Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $775,525 Data: 47%

HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We …

63

York Centre for Voluntary Service

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,673,855 Data: 47%

Support and development services and infrastructure support to voluntary and community organisations in York and the surrounding area.

64

Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $951,286 Data: 47%

The delivery of community legal advice services to the people of Bristol

65

Zurich Community Trust (uk) Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,403,000 Data: 47%

We provide support to disadvantaged people to improve their quality of life. Major programmes are selected and not open to application, a regional grant programme …

66

North Holderness Community Transport Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $654,439 Data: 47%

community transport

67

Waterside Weymouth Community Forum

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $507,260 Data: 47%

Community Activities, Working with the community to provide support to the community

68

Calday Grange Swimming Pool Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $508,212 Data: 47%

Maintain Calday Grange Swimming Pool for the communal use of local clubs and organisations.

69

The Surrey Care Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,184,919 Data: 47%

Our mission is to tackle disadvantage, social exclusion and hardship in local communities and help people improve their life chances. We reach out to people …

70

North East Lincolnshire Carelink

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $927,535 Data: 47%

Carelink is a not for profit self funding charity that uses practical and technological solutions to support vulnerable people to lead independent lives, feeling safe …

71

Voluntary Support North Surrey

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $644,782 Data: 47%

VSNS is the Council for Voluntary Service with integrated volunteer centres in the Boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath that provides support and services …

72

Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $5,742,920 Data: 47%

Cornwall VSF is an umbrella body for all community and voluntary organisations working or based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It tries to …

73

St Cecilia'S Abbey Ryde Isle of Wight

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,092,778 Data: 47%

The advancement of the Catholic religion, principally though not exclusively through the maintenance of St Cecilia's Abbey and the community of Benedictine nuns who inhabit …

74

Mildmay Community Nursery Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $679,787 Data: 47%

Mildmay Community Nursery Limited - Is a nursery for children under the age of 5 years. We are based in Islingon London, and can have …

75

Herefordshire Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $948,835 Data: 47%

Herefordshire Community Foundation is a local, independent grant making organisation. It develops local philanthropic giving in order to support local activities and also adminsters a …

76

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,084,156 Data: 47%

THE PROMOTION OF ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREA CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE COUNTY OF OXFORDSHIRE AND ITS IMMEDIATE …

77

Flintshire Local Voluntary Council

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $651,325 Data: 47%

FLVC is the umbrella and support organisation for voluntary and community organisations in Flintshire, providing, advice, information and help with funding, governance, volunteering and promoting …

78

Nottinghamshire Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $814,955 Data: 47%

Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is an independent charity, set up to administer local charitable giving. Our unique approach to philanthropy allows individuals and businesses to support …

79

Aylsham and District Care Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $621,695 Data: 47%

Luncheon clubs, community transport scheme, voluntary emergency drivers scheme, various social care activities, social events, shopping trips and various outings, dementia day services and support …

80

West Faversham Community Association

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,070,267 Data: 47%

A Community Association providing facilities and services for the benefit people of Faversham, and the wider East Kent Area.

81

North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $932,088 Data: 47%

We provide information and advice to adults and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence or other domestic abuse within the community …

82

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $4,340,852 Data: 47%

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation acts as a conduit, connecting the charitable donations of private, business, trust and public sector donors with not for profit community groups …

83

Slough Council for Voluntary Service

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,019,544 Data: 47%

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Borough Of Slough and local areas.

84

Coram Intercountry Adoption Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,117,400 Data: 47%

This Voluntary Adoption Agency specialises in intercountry adoption. It leads the intercountry Regional Adoption Agency, is commissioned by and provides services to local authorities/RAAs. The …

85

Falcon Support Services E.M Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,074,154 Data: 47%

FALCON SUPPORT SERVICES E.M LTD HELPS HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED VULNERABLE ADULTS LIVING IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. THE CHARITY PROVIDES HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND …

86

The Honourable the Irish Society

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $611,416 Data: 47%

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE THE PROMOTION OF ANY EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY …

87

The Military Wives Choirs Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $723,152 Data: 47%

The Military Wives Choirs Foundation is a network of choirs that reaches across the whole military community to bring women closer together through singing. The …

88

Ipswich Housing Action Group Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $967,506 Data: 47%

Provide temporary shared housing, then assist tenants to resettle into permanent independent housing. Also provide housing,floating support, welfare rights and money advice. Also campaign both …

89

Keswick to Barrow Walk

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $755,396 Data: 47%

To arrange, manage and undertake the annual Keswick to Barrow Walk encouraging civic pride, the goodwill and involvement of the wider community, returning as much …

90

British Friends of United Hatzalah Israel

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,556,738 Data: 47%

Helping Jewish Community

91

The Community Council of Shropshire

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,385,623 Data: 47%

We develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems that maintain the well-being of individuals and communities in Shropshire. We help prevent rural isolation and …

92

Early Childhood Partnership

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,012,893 Data: 47%

ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young …

93

Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $943,771 Data: 47%

The Charity was established on 1st January 1940 to provide information, advice and assistance to the community of Maidstone Borough and surrounding areas. It employs …

94

Concordis International Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $731,812 Data: 47%

We work to prevent and transform violent social conflict by: researching conflict dynamics; facilitating dialogue between groups affected by conflict; building capacity in local actors, …

95

The Living Room

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $854,438 Data: 47%

The Living Room provides free, structured, daytime group therapy in a supportive community for adults who are abstinent and addressing harmful patterns involving substances or …

96

Citizens Advice Cheshire West

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,849,349 Data: 47%

The Charity has two aims:To offer free advice to the general publicand to develop social policies, both locally and nationally.

97

Dorset Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,648,688 Data: 47%

THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THEIR CHARITABLE AIMS, AND DEVELOP LONGER-TERM STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMMES. THIS WORK ENABLES …

98

North Notts Community Leisure Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $584,593 Data: 47%

Provides leisure and community facilities for local people

99

Tempo Time Credits Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $697,526 Data: 47%

Tempo develops projects that support the engagement of citizens in the design and delivery of local services. We support local organisations in England and Wales …

100

Cornwall Community Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,244,583 Data: 47%

The CCF provides financial and non-financial support for community projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our focus is to develop ownership, responsibility and …