Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development

The trust was originally known as the Barnes Trust. It is solely for the benefit of elderly and other vulnerable people within the Malmesbury area and gives grants to individuals and organisations. The charity also provides educational support to people living or studying in the Malmesbury area.The Malmesbury area is determined by the area covered by the Malmesbury Area Board.

We are a local civic society.Our aims are:(i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Streatham.(ii) To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Streatham (iii) To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in or affecting Streatham.

The Formby Civic Society was founded in 1953 to preserve the identity of Formby, safeguard its amenities, develop its cultural activities and encourage local studies. It is active in local civic affairs and planning issues. We have a regular programme of meetings & events.

The objectives of the Society is to promote high standards of planning, civic pride, public education in the geography, history and architecture within Peterborough. Also to secure protection and to preserve the development and improvement of features of historic, cultural or public interest throughout the city and its' environs.

To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning.To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings.To stimulate the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historical interest.To pursue these ends by means of meetings etc,

Monitor and comment on planning proposals in Harrogate and surrounding areas; issue Newsletters to members; run seminars/lecture programmes; undertake projects to promote the heritage of Harrogate

The Society aims to stimulate public interest in caring for the beauty and character of Cirencester and its environs. It strives to promote and facilitate improvements in public amenities and aspires to encourage the highest standards of architecture and urban design for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.

Stimulates public interest in the heritage and conservation of our city.Supports conservation of the character of the area.Champions good new design and sustainability in the built environment.Leads informed debate about the future of the city including its physical, social and cultural needs.Campaigns for best practice in retaining our rich heritage alongside new developments.

Run the Old bell Museum in Montgomery. Hold quarterly talks/lectures on topics relating to the historical and current environment of the town and area. Take an active concern about the architectural heritage of the town.

Provision of playing field for sports activities and community activities such as carnival week. The hall facilities used for various group meetings, daytime and evening social events.

Our aims are to work for the preservation of the best of the remaining features of the historic past of Leicester, while encouraging and influencing new developments to achieve the highest standards of sustainability and architectural. Leicester Civic Society regularly monitors planning developments through the Leicester City Council online database of planning applications and related documents.

The Craster Community Trust has a wide remit. It is responsible for the upkeep of the village Hall and the children's playground. Craster Memorial Hall provides all the facilities normally associated with such an institution. However the trustees also have the facility to carry out any other charitable activity they deem fit for the benefit of the residents of the parish of Craster and Dunstan.

The Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.

Discussing the development, heritage, environment & amenities of the village.Representation to public bodies about the above.Initiating projects e.g. village clean-ups, installing heritage plaques, publications. Entering village for Britain in Bloom awards and carrying out related activities. With others, organising and publicising events. Fundraising.Confined to Shotley Bridge.

Our charity's current activities include talks on educational, cultural and scientific subjects. Visits to cultural and heritage sites. Involvement in local community activities.

The Charity deals with general charitable purposes. In particular we promote education/training, relief of poverty, overseas aid and famine relief, religious activities. We help children/young people, elderly/old people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities/voluntary bodies. In general we carry out the above by making grants available to individuals and organisations.

Being affiliated to the Civic Trust, we promote good design and development of the built and other environment in the historic town of Shoreham-by-Sea. We hold monthly meetings with speakers for all members, fund raising events, and regular discussions with Adur Council on planning and development matters.

We provide community activities and accomodation for local groups. Our activities include: themed charity suppers, fayres and produce shows. The hall is also made available for local groups such as Cafe Mornings, Amateur dramatics, art groups as well as for private parties.

Working with the local authority, schools,other like minded bodies and the general public towards an appreciation and improvement of the local built and natural environment and quality of life in the Rossendale Valley.

(a) To encourage high standards of planning, architecture, landscaping and amenities, in the area of benefit.(b) To support and where possible to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.(c) To stimulate public interest and promote civic pride in the area of benefit.

Lectures, surveys and guides; drawing maps and plans; publishing a journal, books, pamphlets, papers and reports; monitoring local plans, planning applications and legislation; guided outings; fund raising; use of donations to purchase and conserve historical documents; support for the repair of historic buildings not in private ownership, local conservation initiatives and historical research..

Bourne Heritage Centre open to public 2-4pm Sat/Sun plus holidays - all volunteers. Bourne Civic Society - cooperate and assist local and district councils in matters of common concern.

The Hall provides a venue for a wide range of interest groups and community activities. The Hall relies entirely on local volunteers to manage the hall.

To maintain a Museum and Heritage Centre. To preserve artefacts and documents associated with the Town. To promote an interest in local history and the built environment, engendering a sense of identity, citizenship and civic pride. To share knowledge and research. To keep a watch on buildings within the Conservation Area, and comment on significant planning applications in the town.

In 1993, 3 parish councillors set up The Trust. It bought land immediately next to the village hall. It is held in perpetuity as a quiet recreation area for the people of Buckhorn Weston of all ages. Later the district council sold the council houses. Some proceeds were used for one-off windfall grants. We built play, picnic and ballgame areas on this land (with additions, now about 1 1/2 acres).