Civic Societies
The Civic Trust is the umbrella organisation for over 700 Civic Societies. Civic Societies represent us all. They are groups of local people, who, like the Civic Trust are passionate about the places in which we all live, work and relax.
Civic Society members work to improve their environment, through campaigning, education, fund raising and direct action. They undertake a wide range of activities, from renovating buildings, working with planning departments and proposing local improvements.
Over 700 Civic Societies are members of the Civic Trust, and their commitment and practical support for our programmes is vital. Civic Societies are involved across the range of Civic Trust activities, from opening buildings for Heritage Open Days, to acting as local assessors for the Civic Trust Awards.
The voice of the Civic Society movement is strong, and informs the policies and activities of the Civic Trust. In turn, we represent the views of our members in our campaigning work with Government and policy making organisations.
The Civic Trust provides a central helpdesk. for Civic Societies. We support nine Regional Associations who in turn offer practical support to local Civic Societies, for example, through organising networking events and annual conferences.
The Civic Trust represents the views and concerns of its local civic society members at a national level – to Government and other policy making organisations
The Civic Trust has recently launched a new website, allowing potential members to find their local civic society, and to air their views on an online discussion forum.
For more information, please visit www.civicsocieties.org.uk