King's Lynn Civic Society

Our aim is to preserve the quality of the local built environment through participation in the planning process. We are a statutory body for consultation. The society has a wide membership (approx 300) to whom we offer a lecture programme and regular newsletters. We aim to make the town a pleasant place to live and work.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

King's Lynn Civic Society makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £11,853; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,179

Latest Expenditure

£11,853

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 116.4%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£10,179	£11,853				0 / 25
2024	£18,590	£15,713				0 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about King's Lynn Civic Society

What does King's Lynn Civic Society do?

How much income did King's Lynn Civic Society report in 2025?

King's Lynn Civic Society reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was King's Lynn Civic Society registered as a charity?

King's Lynn Civic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1988 as charity number 298916. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs King's Lynn Civic Society?

King's Lynn Civic Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALISON GIFFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does King's Lynn Civic Society operate?

King's Lynn Civic Society operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is King's Lynn Civic Society a registered charity?

Yes — King's Lynn Civic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298916.