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'''The Civic Trust''' of England was a [[charitable organization|charitable organisation]] founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Civic Trust in administration|url=http://www.landscape.co.uk/news/601|work=Landscape Design Trust|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref> |
'''The Civic Trust''' of England was a [[charitable organization|charitable organisation]] founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Civic Trust in administration|url=http://www.landscape.co.uk/news/601|work=Landscape Design Trust|accessdate=9 January 2012}}</ref> |
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The '''Civic Society Initiative''' was set up in 2009 with the support of [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|The National Trust]], [[CPRE]] and other organisations to ensure a future for the civic society movement<ref>{{cite journal |
The '''Civic Society Initiative''' was set up in 2009 with the support of [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|The National Trust]], [[Campaign to Protect Rural England|CPRE]] and other organisations to ensure a future for the civic society movement<ref>{{cite journal |
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Revision as of 05:20, 3 April 2016
The Civic Trust of England was a charitable organisation founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds.[1]
The Civic Society Initiative was set up in 2009 with the support of The National Trust, CPRE and other organisations to ensure a future for the civic society movement[2] and was formally launched in April 2010 as Civic Voice.[3]
Original function
Civic Trust's prime purpose was to improve the quality of new and historic buildings and public spaces, and to help improve the general quality of urban life. The trust operated from two main offices, in London and Liverpool and supported a national network of civic societies. These were local groups in which volunteer members helped to improve their surroundings. It ran the Civic Trust Regeneration Unit, which supported urban renewal through programmes addressing issues of concern such as "the night time economy". It ran campaigns to influence and change thinking on civic matters, and change government policy. It helped establish conservation areas and coordinate Heritage Open Days.
Civic Trust Awards
The Civic Trust Awards was established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, urban design, landscape and public are which improve the quality of life for local communities. Whilst the Civic Trust as an umbrella organisation went into Administration in April 2009, the Civic Trust Awards have continued as an independent scheme operating on a not-for-profit basis as a Community Interest Company.[4]
See also
- Civic Trust for Wales
- The Scottish Civic Trust
- Cockburn Association (Edinburgh Civic Trust)
- The Birmingham Civic Society
- Bourne Civic Society
- Leeds Civic Trust
- Nottingham Civic Society
- Swindon Civic Trust
- Category:Recipients of Civic Trust Awards
References
- ^ "Civic Trust in administration". Landscape Design Trust. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "The National Trust Magazine". News (Autumn 2009): 11.
- ^ "New national civic charity launches in England". BBC News. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ^ "About the Civic Trust Awards". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 9 January 2012.