Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Planning and architecture
Discover 88 Economic and community development charities that specialise in planning and architecture. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Town And Country Planning Association
Economic and community development, HousingOur 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
Leeds Civic Trust
Economic and community developmentLeeds 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.
The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Howden Civic Society
Economic and community developmentFor 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.
The Kensington Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageTo 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.
The Herbert Lane Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentTo 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.
Redruth 2000
Economic and community development, HeritagePROMOTE 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
Wakefield Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe 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.
Buntingford Civic Society
Economic and community development, Heritage1) 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.
The Campden Society
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageTo 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
The Hythe Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageProvides 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.
The Midhurst Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
The Clapham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
The Streatham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageWe 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.
Cheadle Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentTo encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Cheadle Cheshire. To stimulate public interest in and care for, the beauty and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. to pursue these ends by means of public meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications, other forms of instruction and publicity and promotion of schemes of a charitable nature.
The Crondall Society
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development1)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
The Clifton And Hotwells Improvement Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe Society is established for public benefit in the Bristol BS8 area to a) promote high standards of planning & architecture in BS8, b) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of BS8, c) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historic environmental & public interest in BS8.
The Farnham Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo promote high standards of planning & architecture in Farnham & its surrounding area. To educate & stimulate the interest of its citizens in the geography, history, natural history & architecture of the area. To help preserve, protect, develop & improve the historic & architectural features of the area. To communicate the societys views to local authorities at town, borough & county level.
Nayland-With-Wissington Conservation Society
Economic and community developmenta) 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
The Peterborough Civic Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyThe 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.
Huddersfield Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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,
Cirencester Civic Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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.
St Albans Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe objectives of the Society are as set out in its constitution and are in summary:a)to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in and around St Albans;b)to stimulate public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history and character of the City and its surroundings;c)to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of the conditions in which to live and work
Southwick (sussex) Society
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe 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.
Horbury Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageThe 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.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many planning-and-architecture economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 88 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 £4.0bn 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 87.3%. 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 £1.4m. 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.