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Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Planning and architecture

Discover 82 Economic and community development charities that specialise in planning and architecture. Use the search below to filter within these results.

82
Charities
£3,847,430,462
Total Income
£1,489,520
Avg Income
87.0%
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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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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Howden Civic Society

Economic and community development

For over thirty years we have acted as a watchdog on all developments in the town. Our principal task is to monitor proposals which might impact on the historic core and traditions of Howden. We aim to stimulate public interest, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £40,396
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
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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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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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: £16,091
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Hythe Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Provides local events of interest to the population such as guided walks, research , lectures and exhibitions relevant to the history of the town and area. Monitor planning applications relating to Hythe to ensure high standards of planning and architecture . Carry out regeneration projects in neglected areas within the Town , working with the Town and District Councils.

Latest Income: £15,838
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Midhurst Society

Economic and community development

The Midhurst Society aims to preserve, protect and improve local features of historic or community interest. It promotes high standards of planning and architecture. In liaison with public authorities, it seeks to enhance the local environment and amenities. Above all, we strive to make Midhurst a better place to live, work and enjoy.

Latest Income: £14,266
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Clapham Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham.

Latest Income: £14,183
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Stow And District Civic Society

Economic and community development

To stimulate public interest and the promotion of anything of benefit to the community in Stow and District. To encourage high standards in Architecture and Planning in the area.To secure the conservation, protection, improvement and development of the life and physical features of the area.

Latest Income: £14,055
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

Our objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of civic pride, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public interest.

Latest Income: £10,306
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
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The Crondall Society

Crime and Justice, Economic and community development

1)Stimulate public interest in the village of Crondall2)Promote a high standard of planning and architecture in the village3)To secure the preservation, protectection, development and improvement of the village4)To keep a watching brief on threats posed by traffic, aircraft etc

Latest Income: £10,017
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Streatham Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

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.

Latest Income: £8,788
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Nayland-With-Wissington Conservation Society

Economic and community development

a) To stimulate public interest in the area of benefitb) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefitc) To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit

Latest Income: £8,655
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Peterborough Civic Society

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

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.

Latest Income: £8,596
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Huddersfield Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

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,

Latest Income: £8,583
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Cirencester Civic Society

Economic and community development

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.

Latest Income: £8,545
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Southwick (sussex) Society

Economic and community development, Environment

The society is the local amenity society for Southwick promoting good standards of planning, protection of the environment and local heritage, and public interest in these matters. It has a lease on the Manor Cottage which it runs as a local heritage centre.

Latest Income: £8,378
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
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: £8,160
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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The Margate Civic Society

Economic and community development

To encourage high standards of architecture and planning in Margate and environs, by holding regular meetings and talks, commenting on planning applications and taking a full part in local consultations and activities.

Latest Income: £8,156
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Hampton-In-Arden Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the Civic Parish of Hampton in Arden and its surroundings. 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.

Latest Income: £7,323
Areas of Operation: Solihull
Status: Registered
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Harpenden Society

Economic and community development

We stimulate public interest in the local area to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environmental quality. We hold public meetings with speakers on topical subjects. We award the Harpenden Society Plaque and environmental certificates for projects which enhance the local environment. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We provide information and advice to local residents.

Latest Income: £6,985
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Marlow Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

Working to protect features of historic or public interest and improve the environment.Educating the public in the geography, history and architecture of the Marlow area.Promoting high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the Marlow area.

Latest Income: £6,832
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

(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.

Latest Income: £6,531
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Norland Conservation Society

Economic and community development

(a) Protect and preserving the Norland Conservation Area.(b) Promoting high standards of town planning and architecture.(c) Securing the conservation and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £5,922
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
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 82 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?

Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). 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 £3.8bn 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 87.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.