Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development

Tonbridge Civic Society's main interest is in the care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge and its vicinity. It keeps a record of listed and important buildings. It maintains contact with the local Council to maintain high standards of architecture and town planning. It presents awards for high standards of design, promotes footpaths and cycleways. It publishes a regular newsletter.

meeting place for the community. own village hall used for social community activities covers all ages and religious beliefs

We campaign for Cockermouth to be a good place in which people can live, work and relax. By examining planning applications we try to ensure that buildings are designed to respond to the needs of the people who use them. We try to educate people about their heritage and so preserve the best of the past and help design for the future. A Winter series of lectures and Summer visits are organised.

Undertakes a programme of activities aimed at women in the local community; supports community activities. Maintains contact with members and their families, other links with the County and National Federations of the Womens Institute. Promotes life-long learning

To provide community activities and maintain the village hall very small community

Preservation, conservation, development and improvement of beauty, history and character of Stamford.

TAKES AN OVERVIEW OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF SADDLEWORTH, YORKSHIRE, PART OF THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF OLDHAM AND ATTEMPTS TO INFORM AND GUIDE THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE BOROUGH AND THE PARISH COUNCIL IN THEIR DECISIONS RELATING TO THE AREA. ALSO SUPPORTS A SERIES OF LECTURES AND INFORMATIVE VISITS OUTSIDE THE AREA, MAINLY TO ENGENDER GOOD PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT.

Community representatives for planning approval. Historic walks and talks. Heritage information/plaques.

Newsletter to members, talks, review of planning applications, social events for members

Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or around the City of Wells. Promote civic pride. Hold meetings and lectures.

The charity relates only to anyone resident in the parish of Nether Denton, Cumbria and can grant aid to either individuals or organisations to support the education of children of the parish and their general development (whether through school, college, or voluntary organisations). Grants can also be made for the prevention and relief of poverty and for community development.

TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE AREA BY A PROACTIVE INTEREST IN HERITAGE,ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ISSUES.

1. Serving homeless people in Kingston when facing a crisis situation, primarily at the Joel Centre in Kingston

Research and education about local heritage and preservation of the built heritage of Barton upon Humber. The society develops archives and interprets local history through a series of information leaflets, building plaques, lecture and talks.

To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Burton upon Trent. To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings. To encourage the preservation, development, improvement and beautification of features of general public amenity or historical interest.

Needs of parishioners are considered at meetings three times a year, or by telephone contact whenever problems occur. Rental for Deane Helplines and Group Insurance premium for volunteer drivers in the Corfe Lifts Scheme are paid. Vouchers are given at Christmas to parishioners in need. Contributions towards mowing costs of the recreation ground are made annually.

Holds public meetings and writes letters to relevant authorities to protect and conserve important local amenities.

Maintenance of hall for community activities for groups and families

We maintain a watching brief on planning applications making representations as required. We encourage civic pride activities such as guided walking tours of key heritage venues. Regularly monitor the condition of street furniture.

Initiate and encourage improvements to best elements of the environment in Ealing. Try to prevent spoiling of Ealing through insensitive developments in Ealing by reviewing all new planning proposals and commenting as appropriate. Encourage designation of new conservation areas in Ealing. Appear before important public enquiries affecting Ealing. Take action to prevent proliferation of licensed pr

Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.

Charity is a primary school which raises funds within its local community to help develop community links/the school environment/pupil understanding/awareness & participation in its local community development.

Maintain contact with city planning authorities and scrutinise planning applications.Put forward members' views on larger developments to the press and city planners.Provide information, visits and talks on Exeter.Keep records of existing Blue Plaques and commission new ones.Keep members up to date through an e-mailing list, regular newsletter and monthly open mornings.

Monthly meetings with talks on subjects of local interest; informing people of local issues regarding environment, transport, flooding and planning; acting as consultees for Town, District and County Council proposals to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest in our local area.

We hold lectures/activities to educate the public on the geography, history and architecture of area. We work to secure the preservation/protection and development of features of historic or public interest. We inspect all planning applications submitted to the local council and comment on these to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Skipton and environs.