Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Community development

Monitoring and commenting on planning applications. Liaison with local authority and railway companies over proposed developments. Lectures on relevant topics. Visits to other Civic Societies, conservation projects, historic towns and buildings. Maintenance of public gardens, community orchard and street floral displays. Organising Grange in Bloom competition and entry to Cumbria in Bloom.

Our purpose is to manage, maintain and cultivate a field/orchard for the benefit of the residents of Pensham/Pensham Hill. Also to foster a spirit of community and association among the inhabitants and provide an area for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. We try to promote environmental conservation. Using working parties from the whole community we maintain and improve this area. Via a social

Nantwich Lions Club promotes volunteering and fundraising in Nantwich and South Cheshire.We raise funds for local good causes, and encourage participation in community activities.

The Bridgwater & District Civic Society's Objects are To stimulate public interest in the borough and rural district of Bridgwater To promote high standards of planning and architecture To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest Its activities include research, planning, meetings and visits.

The Charity's objects are, for the public benefit, to relieve the needs of adults with learning difficulties by establishing and maintaining communities, residential houses, day centres or other types of social and/or educational community, in which they live and/or work and/or otherwise attend with persons providing support.

Maintain Village playing field as a safe enviroment for children at play and a recreational area for community activities.

Representing Bishop's Stortford residents and individual/corporate members in matters affecting the town as a whole, and in particular relating to planning, transport and the environment.

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.

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Normal Civic Society Activities

Provision of a village hall serving the residents of the parish of Barling Magna in the County of Essex

Provides grants for mantenance of village amenities provided by the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council.

Principle activities of the charity is that of artistic and literary creation and development for the advancement and relief of poverty, education, health or the saving of lives, community development, arts, culture, heritage or science. The relief of those in need by reason youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage and other purpose charitable in law.

The Portsmouth Society is an independent voluntary organisation interested in preserving the best of Portsmouth's environment: buildings, streets, open spaces and seashore, & in encouraging well designed new buildings and amenities.We are the local Civic Society, registered with Civic Voice, a national body working to make the places where everyone lives more attractive, enjoyable & distinctive.

To promote a greater sense of place in the City of Bradford by championing heritage and built environment, while encouraging higher standards of design in contemporary development.

Promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area, including children, young people, elderly and people with disabilities.We provide building/facilities and open space to enable activities and library facilities.We act as an umbrella or resource body for the area.

To acquire Kirkham Street Field as a community green space for the benefit of the people of Somerton.To develop and manage this green space to provide a park for the public.

Our charity helps the relief of poverty, specifically in Pakistan.We provide grants to education providers, as well as underprivileged students to better their education.We also support people who have been affected by natural disasters.

To promote high standards of planning & architecture, the preservation, protection, development of features of historic or public interest in Tenby and its neighbourhood.

The Society is a civic society which seeks to secure the protection and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Newbury area. It promotes high standards of planning and architecture and is frequently consulted by developers and the local planning authority. A regular newsletter is published and events including lectures, town walks and Heritage Open Days are organised.

Monitors Planning Applications and assesses Governmental Papers re planning.Gives talks on matters relating to history and buildings in the area.

Swansea Lions Club aims to promote and support the following good causes:-* the advancement of citizenship and community development* the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disability * the advancement of health or the saving of lives* the advancement of education at home.

In the interests of social welfare;To maintain and improve the local recreational, social and educational facilities.To improve social cohesion by the organising of social events.

Education/Training /Relief of Poverty/Arts/Culture/Environment/Heritage/ Community Development

Grant making to specialist orginisations working on Climate Change. The trust does not suggest making applications unless asked by the trust. (Please note the trust has since April 2015 changed focus away from special education and community development, and may not respond to requests unless a request has been asked for by the trust)