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Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Planning and architecture

Discover 123 Economic and community development charities that specialise in planning and architecture. Use the search below to filter within these results.

123
Charities
£9,914,386,440
Total Income
£963,216
Avg Income
79.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Town And Country Planning Association

Economic and community development, Housing

Our activities work towards improving the art of town and country planning and in reaching our objectives: securing decent homes for everyone in a good human-scale environment combining the best features of town and country; empowering people and communities to influence decisions that affect them; and improving the planning system in accordance with the principles of sustainable development

Latest Income: £2,229,040
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Leeds Civic Trust

Economic and community development

Leeds Civic Trust is an independent, non-political, voluntary organisation. We promote the improvement of Leeds. Our principal aims are to encourage: High standards of architecture and planning; Conservation and enhancement of the city's heritage; Improvement of public amenities and the quality of life.

Latest Income: £601,802
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

The preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.

Latest Income: £376,580
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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University Design Forum

Economic and community development, Education

The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, the advancement of design in architecture in the Higher Education sector, including but not limited by: (I) The promotion of high standards of architecture and design in the higher education built environment; and(II) Raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of high standards of higher education architecture and design.

Latest Income: £189,428
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Harwich Society

Economic and community development

To stimulate public interest in the Harwich area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the Harwich area.

Latest Income: £102,410
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Blackheath Society

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage

We aim to preserve and enhance for the benefit of the public the features of Blackheath of particular beauty or historical and architectural interest; to protect its open spaces; to encourage high standards of planning and architecture in its new buildings; to promote improvements to the amenities of the area and to encourage appreciation of its character and history.

Latest Income: £70,435
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Dorking Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

to promote and encourage high standards of architecture and town planning, public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Dorking and district and preserve, develop and improve features of general public or historic intrest

Latest Income: £57,913
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The St James's Conservation Trust Ltd.

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage

In the charity's area of benefit - to promote high standards of planning and architecture; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest; to maintain the character of the area, with its social fabric, collection of ancient shops and gentlemen's clubs; to educate the public in the geography, history and architecture of the area.

Latest Income: £56,165
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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The Lynchmere Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefitEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit

Latest Income: £49,511
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Wimbledon Society

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage

Working towards - preserving, protecting and improving features of historic and public interest in Wimbledon and local area- protecting the natural beauty of the area - its wildlife, its woods and open spaces - promoting high standards of planning and architecture in the area - promoting and stimulating public interest in the study of local history and architecture.

Latest Income: £47,947
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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The Norwich Society CIO

Economic and community development, Heritage

To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Norwich To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the City and its surroundings To encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.

Latest Income: £41,152
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Bexhill Old Town Preservation Society Limited

Economic and community development, Heritage

The Society aims to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Bexhill Old Town; to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area; to provide, maintain and support public amenities in the area.

Latest Income: £36,514
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Cobham Conservation And Heritage Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting CobhamTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of CobhamTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest of SurreyTo develop our heritage and promote civic pride and community awareness in Cobham

Latest Income: £32,593
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Kensington Society

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage

To preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture and planning in its future development and by protecting, preserving and improving its buildings, open spaces and other features of beauty or historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £30,136
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
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Horbury Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

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.

Latest Income: £24,829
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To ensure Birmingham is an attractive city.Promote high standards of planning &architecture; educate the public in the geography, history, culture & architecture of the city; secure the preservation & improvement of public amenities & features or areas of historic or pubic interest in the city.Promote the concept of active citizenship. Plant trees and raise awareness of the importance of trees.

Latest Income: £24,086
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Malvern Civic Society

Economic and community development, Environment

Education, sponsorship, to conserve and protect the best elements of Malvern's heritage in the built and natural environment, programme of lectures and tours, to encourage and promote high standards of planning and architectural design in Great Malvern and the surrounding area.

Latest Income: £24,050
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Brockley Society

Associations, Economic and community development, Heritage

Brockley Society aims to promote high standards of planning and architecture; to educate the public in the geography, history, culture and architecture of the area; to protect, develop and improve features of historic interest; and to promote good quality, innovative development. As a community group we aim to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area

Latest Income: £23,671
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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The Herbert Lane Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

To encourage high standards of town and country planning and architecture. To stimulate public interest in the beauty & character of historic towns and villages. To unite local Amenity Societies and Parish & Town Councils in an effort to secure the features of historic and public interest. To advance the education of the public in the better understanding of social & economic changes.

Latest Income: £23,500
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Redruth 2000

Economic and community development, Heritage

PROMOTE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY RELATING TO LOCAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREPROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN OR AFFECTING THE AREASECURE PRESERVATION ETC OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTERST IN THE AREA

Latest Income: £21,773
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Design Awards

Economic and community development, Facilities

Making awards for design, planning and architecture which demonstrate the highest quality of buildings and open spaces in Sheffield and its region and thereby educate and inform the public, encourage high standards and promote their preservation and protection.

Latest Income: £19,773
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wakefield Civic Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

The Society has the following aims:1. The encouragement of high standards of architecture and town planning.2. The stimulation of public interest in the beauty, history and character of the area.3. The preservation, development and improvement of features of public amenity and historical interest. 4. The implementation of these ends by exhibitions, lectures, publications and other means.

Latest Income: £18,484
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Desborough Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To: Encourage high standards of architecture & town planning in Desborough : Stimulate public interest in & care for the history & character of the town & its surroundings : Encourage the preservation, development & improvement of features of general public amenity or interest : Inspire a sense of civic pride.

Latest Income: £16,629
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Buntingford Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture.2) To educate the public in the geographical/natural history and architecture.3) To secure the preservation,protection,development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £16,160
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Campden Society

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage

To secure the protection of architectural & historical quality of Campden,its open spaces and its natural settingTo promote high standards of planning, architecture and landscaping in CampdenTo stimulate interest in and concern for the character & beauty of CampdenTo promote awareness of the climate emergency,push for zero carbon solutions and protect terrestrial biodiversity, within Campden

Latest Income: £16,093
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 123 registered planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities by income?

Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities?

Planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £9.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities?

Across all planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 79.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities?

Planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £963k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.