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.
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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.
Colchester Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, HeritageThe 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.
Harpenden Society
Economic and community developmentWe 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.
Blackpool Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyOur 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.
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.
Burnham History Society
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, HeritageTo advance public education by the provision and maintenance of a museum covering the Dengie Hundred in Essex together with the development and preservation of its collection. To stimulate public interest in the area of benefit with particular regard to history. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit .
The Broadway Trust
Economic and community development, HeritageTo encourage high standards of architecture and planning in or affecting the village of Broadway and surrounding areasTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitTo encourage and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or of historic interest in the area of benefit
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
Penkridge Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
Radlett Society And Green Belt Association
Economic and community development, FacilitiesTo 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.
Bexley Civic Society
Economic and community developmentStimulate 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.
The Woodbridge And Melton Society
Economic and community development, HeritageA civic society which monitors planning applications, promotes high standards of planning and architecture and stimulates interest in the history and traditions of the town.
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 Mickleton Society
Economic and community developmentTo 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
The Wolverhampton Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyCelebrating Local History and Heritage. Research, develop and promote Commemorative Blue Plaques. Promote civic pride, history and architecture. Encourage high standards of architecture and town planning. Promote the study of the local history and architecture. Organise and promote regular heritage activities, lectures, exhibitions and heritage days. Website: cityofwolverhampton.com
The Margate Civic Society
Economic and community developmentTo 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.
The Aldeburgh Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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
Tonbridge Civic Society
Economic and community development, Facilities, HeritageTonbridge 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.
Rye Conservation Society
Economic and community developmentTo 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.
The Preston Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
Vale Of Health Society
Economic and community developmentThe 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
The Coventry Society
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyTo 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.
Luddenden Conservation Society
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingStimulate 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).
Burton Upon Trent Civic Society
Economic and community development, HeritageTo 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.
Cowbridge Charter Trust CIO
Economic and community development, Heritageencourage high standards of architecture and town planning, care for the beauty history and character of the town,the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity and of historic interest. advance the education of the publicsuch other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may think fit.
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.