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Weymouth Civic Society

The Society aims, within the borough of Weymouth and Portland and its surrounding area, to increase public awareness of its architecture and civic heritage, to encourage high standards of building and town planning, to preserve buldings and other features of architectural, cultural or historic significance and to acquire buildings of interest for public enjoyment.

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Activities & Mission

The Society aims, within the borough of Weymouth and Portland and its surrounding area, to increase public awareness of its architecture and civic heritage, to encourage high standards of building and town planning, to preserve buldings and other features of architectural, cultural or historic significance and to acquire buildings of interest for public enjoyment.

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
£810,996
Latest Expenditure
£760,887

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £31,200
Charitable Activities £774,386
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,410
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £760,887
Raising Funds £0
Governance £18,241
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£810,996
£760,887£760,887£953,251£556,00516 / 126
2024
£922,887
£848,749£848,749£903,142£563,15913 / 128
2022
£505,029
£440,520£440,180£906,058£584,68615 / 120
2021
£439,090
£462,5540 / 117
2020
£356,031
£351,8840 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Weymouth Civic Society

What does Weymouth Civic Society do?

The Society aims, within the borough of Weymouth and Portland and its surrounding area, to increase public awareness of its architecture and civic heritage, to encourage high standards of building and town planning, to preserve buldings and other features of architectural, cultural or historic significance and to acquire buildings of interest for public enjoyment.

How much income did Weymouth Civic Society report in 2025?

Weymouth Civic Society reported total income of £811k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Weymouth Civic Society?

Weymouth Civic Society has a program ratio of 93.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Weymouth Civic Society registered as a charity?

Weymouth Civic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 2012 as charity number 1148603. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Weymouth Civic Society?

Weymouth Civic Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Weymouth Civic Society operate?

Weymouth Civic Society operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Weymouth Civic Society a registered charity?

Yes — Weymouth Civic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148603.

Details

Address
Weymouth Civic Society
Tudor House
3 Trinity Street
WEYMOUTH
DT4 8TW
Registration Date
16 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030376
Charity Number
1148603

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Trustees

Graham Attwood
Henry Keith Holdaway
James William Farquharson
Laura Kimber
Maxine Elisabeth Foster
RICHARD JAMES BURGESS
Also governs 1 other charity
Stuart Holden

Sectors & Classifications

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