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Urban Design Group

The UDG is established for the public benefit:-To promote high standards of performance and interprofessional co-operation in planning, urban design and architecture, landscape design and all other aspects of the built environment.-To educate the relevant professions and the public in matters relating to urban design.

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Activities & Mission

The UDG is established for the public benefit:-To promote high standards of performance and interprofessional co-operation in planning, urban design and architecture, landscape design and all other aspects of the built environment.-To educate the relevant professions and the public in matters relating to urban design.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£246,504
Latest Expenditure
£281,990

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 114.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 114.4%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£246,504
£281,9900 / 40
2024
£180,307
£174,1970 / 100
2023
£141,964
£124,9000 / 50
2022
£146,759
£185,8770 / 80
2021
£140,293
£161,5500 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Urban Design Group

What does Urban Design Group do?

The UDG is established for the public benefit:-To promote high standards of performance and interprofessional co-operation in planning, urban design and architecture, landscape design and all other aspects of the built environment.-To educate the relevant professions and the public in matters relating to urban design.

How much income did Urban Design Group report in 2025?

Urban Design Group reported total income of £247k and reported expenditure of £282k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Urban Design Group registered as a charity?

Urban Design Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1982 as charity number 326123. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Urban Design Group?

Urban Design Group is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Urban Design Group operate?

Urban Design Group operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Urban Design Group a registered charity?

Yes — Urban Design Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326123.

Details

Address
70 COWCROSS STREET
LONDON
EC1M 6EJ
Registration Date
7 June 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
326123
Charity Number
326123

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Trustees

Janet Tibbalds
MARCUS WILSHERE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Marion Roberts

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