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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

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.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,484
Latest Expenditure
£16,527

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,484
£16,5270 / 3
2024
£21,946
£17,3290 / 4
2023
£18,103
£17,1370 / 1
2022
£21,704
£21,7890 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Civic Society

What does Wakefield Civic Society do?

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.

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 16 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.

Details

Address
Wakefield Civic Society
PO Box 380
WAKEFIELD
West Yorkshire
WF1 3WT
Registration Date
25 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
236034
Charity Number
236034

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Trustees

KEVIN TRICKETT MBE Chair
Alison Sykes
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Anthony Benjamin Doughty MSc FHEA
Barry Goodchild Prof
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Benjamin Cowell BA Hons MA
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Dr Joanne Harrison RIBA IHBC
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Elisabeth Judith Keer
JOHN RAMSDEN BSc MRICS
Joseph Jordan Gardiner
Judith Sgarbi
KEVIN SWIFT
Michaela Katherina Hazebrouck
MR PETE TAYLOR
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Susan St Clair Morgan
Terence Kenneth Blackwood MCIM/BAHon
Victoria Flintoff BA Hons

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