Wakefield Civic Society

The Society has the following aims:1. The encouragement of high standards of architecture and town planning.2. The stimulation of public interest in the beauty, history and character of the area.3. The preservation, development and improvement of features of public amenity and historical interest. 4. The implementation of these ends by exhibitions, lectures, publications and other means.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Wakefield Civic Society makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £16,527; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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

City Of Wakefield

Financial Information

Latest Income

£18,484

Latest Expenditure

£16,527

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 89.4%

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	Staff
2025	£18,484	£16,527	0 / 3
2024	£21,946	£17,329	0 / 4
2023	£18,103	£17,137	0 / 1
2022	£21,704	£21,789	0 / 16

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Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Civic Society

What does Wakefield Civic Society do?

How much income did Wakefield Civic Society report in 2025?

Wakefield Civic Society reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wakefield Civic Society registered as a charity?

Wakefield Civic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1964 as charity number 236034. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Wakefield Civic Society?

Wakefield Civic Society is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEVIN TRICKETT MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wakefield Civic Society operate?

Wakefield Civic Society operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wakefield Civic Society a registered charity?

Yes — Wakefield Civic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 236034.