Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Planning and architecture

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.

The Woolton Society exists to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to work to preserve and improve features of historic or public interest or amenity in the Woolton area of Liverpool.

Within the Parish of Goole Goole Civic Sociey CIO will - i.Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefitii. Educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Goole. iii. Secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of the environment and sites of features of historic or public interest.

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.

The Association aims to protect the quality of our environment, to maintain high standards of architecture and planning, and to stimulate public interest in the character of the neighbourhood which is a Conservation Area.

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.

The Objects of the Society are:-a) To stimulate public interest in the Gidea Park Area.b) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area.c) To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area. All of the above remain the current activities of the Society's Committee and its members.

Promoting high standards of planning, conservation and regeneration for the benefit of the local community in Godalming and Farncombe.

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).

The Society's principal objectives are 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, which is defined as an area comprising the watershed of the Conwy River, south of Afon Ganol.

The promotion and encouragement within the Wetherby area of high standards of architecture and town planning, improvements in public amenities and to influence the development of the built environment and culture within the town. To hold lectures and exhibitions on the above topics.

Dorchester Civic Society exists to stimulate people's interest in the town and its setting; promote high standards of architecture, urban design and planning; safeguard buildings and areas of historic interest; and promote civic pride. The Society is a member of Civic Voice.

In the area of public benefit (the parish of Nutfield and environs):Promote high standards of planning.Preserve and protect local conservation featuresTake action to preserve the rural character of the area.

a.The promotion of high standards of architecture and town planning within Stourport on Severn.b.To promote public interest in and care for, the history, heritage, beauty and character of the town and its surrounding area.c.To promote and encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.d.To promote improvements to the town

To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area.To educate the public on key aspects of the area.To secure the preservation of places of historical and environmental interest.

The objects of the Charity are to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the Holme Valley Parish Council area, to stimulate the interest of the public in the beauty, history, natural history, character and architecture of the area, and to influence the development and improvement of features of historic interest or public amenity in the area.

The Cardiff Civic Society aims: to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environment affecting the City of Cardiff; to provide education on the environment, history, natural history and architecture; and to secure the preservation, conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic/public interest in the City of Cardiff.

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

Our objectives are to stimulate interest in the village of Downton and its history, to encourage high standards of planning and to influence the preservation and improvement of historic sites and buildings in our village.

Within the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community.

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.

Formed in 1970, Porthcawl Civic Trust Society campaigns for the promotion of high standards of planning and architecture in the town and seeks to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Porthcawl and in the surrounding countryside and coastline.

1. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Whitstable.2. To educate the public in the Geography, History, Natural History and Architecture of Whitstable.3. To secure the preservation protection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Whitstable.

Preserve the rural character of West Malling and its environs, preserve local bildings and places of historic interest or artistic distiction, protect the srrounding counrtyside, eliminate and prevent bad design and neglect, encourage high standards or architecture and planning, stimulate piblic interest in good appearance and community of West Malling

-encouraging high standards of architecture & town planning in the town-stimulating public interest in & care for the beauty, history & character of the town & its surroundings-encouraging the preservation, development & improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest-pursuing these ends by meetings, exhibitions, lectures and promotion of schemes of a charitable natur