Skip to main content Skip to navigation

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.

88
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

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

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: £8,098
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
View Details

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
View Details

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
View Details

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
View Details

Colchester Civic Society

Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage

The society encourages high standards of architecture and Town Planning in Colchester.It stimulates public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area of the Town.It encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity and of historic interest.It pursues these ends by means of , exhibitions, lectures and publications.

Latest Income: £6,794
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
View Details

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: £6,627
Areas of Operation: Blackpool
Status: Registered
View Details

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
View Details

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
View Details

Penkridge Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To promote high standards of planning and architecture, to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture, to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £5,745
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Coventry Society

Economic and community development, Heritage, Society

To promote high standards of planning, urban design and architecture in or affecting Coventry. To preserve and to promote understanding and appreciation of the built landscape and environmental heritage and the history of Coventry. To hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions. To educate public opinion and give appropriate advice and information to enable active citizenship.

Latest Income: £5,739
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
View Details

Radlett Society And Green Belt Association

Economic and community development, Facilities

To improve, protect and preserve for the benefit of the public the countryside, the village of Radlett and the country and green belt around Radlett. To stimulate public interest, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.

Latest Income: £5,645
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Mickleton Society

Economic and community development

To stimulate interest in the village of Mickleton, to promote high standards of planning and architecture in the future development of Mickleton and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Mickleton

Latest Income: £4,611
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
View Details

Bexley Civic Society

Economic and community development

Stimulate public interest in the area by promoting high standards of planning & architecture and securing the preservation, protection, development & improvement of features of natural, historic and public interest.

Latest Income: £4,493
Areas of Operation: Bexley
Status: Registered
View Details

The Aldeburgh Society

Economic and community development

The objects of the charity are1. to encourage public interest in and care for the character of the town of Aldeburgh and of its surroundings2. to encourage high standards of architecture and of town planning in the town3. to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of general public amenity in the town and its surroundings

Latest Income: £4,319
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
View Details

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: £4,067
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
View Details

Tonbridge Civic Society

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage

Tonbridge Civic Society's main interest is in the care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge and its vicinity. It keeps a record of listed and important buildings. It maintains contact with the local Council to maintain high standards of architecture and town planning. It presents awards for high standards of design, promotes footpaths and cycleways. It publishes a regular newsletter.

Latest Income: £3,917
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
View Details

Rye Conservation Society

Economic and community development

To protect and enhance the visual and historic environment and setting of the town of Rye and its surrounding area, to improve the quality of life for residents, visitors, businesses and their employees, to stimulate public interest in the area, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.

Latest Income: £3,744
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
View Details

The Preston Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Heritage

To improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens.

Latest Income: £3,641
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Vale Of Health Society

Economic and community development

The society is established for the public benefit in the area of the Vale of Health and the land which falls within a radius of approximately 500 metres of this area. The purposes of the society are to promote high standards of planning and architecture, to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest, to raise community awareness and

Latest Income: £3,587
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
View Details

Wells Civic Society

Economic and community development, Society

Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or around the City of Wells. Promote civic pride. Hold meetings and lectures.

Latest Income: £3,453
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
View Details

Luddenden Conservation Society

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing

Stimulate public interest in the area (provided visitor car park, heritage features, information boards). Encourage high standards of planning & architecture. Conserve, develop and protect features of historic, or natural interest (won Britain in Bloom Best Village, developed walks). Improve amenities ( newsletter to all houses), village activities, Open Gardens Day, Luddenden Heritage Day).

Latest Income: £3,448
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
View Details

Burton Upon Trent Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Burton upon Trent. To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings. To encourage the preservation, development, improvement and beautification of features of general public amenity or historical interest.

Latest Income: £3,269
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Skipton-In-Craven Civic Society

Economic and community development, Heritage

We hold lectures/activities to educate the public on the geography, history and architecture of area. We work to secure the preservation/protection and development of features of historic or public interest. We inspect all planning applications submitted to the local council and comment on these to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Skipton and environs.

Latest Income: £3,009
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Pembridge Association

Economic and community development, Heritage

1. TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING IN THE PEMBRIDGE CONSERVATION AREA2. TO STIMULATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CARE FOR THE BEAUTY, HISTORY AND CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD3. TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF GENERAL PUBLIC AMENITY OR HISTORIC INTEREST WITHIN OF AFFECTING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Latest Income: £2,898
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
View Details

The Hereford Civic Society

Economic and community development

The mission of Hereford Civic Society is to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Hereford. In pursuit of these aims we work with the Local Authority on built environment matters, scrutinise planning applications, hold regular public meetings, publish a quarterly newsletter and organise study visits.

Latest Income: £2,702
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
View Details
Previous Page 2 of 4 Next

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.