# The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508953 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508953)
- Website: https://www.berwickcivicsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £6,531; spending £11.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Northumberland
- Other names: Berwick Upon Tweed Civic Society (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/berwick-upon-tweed-civic-society

(a) To encourage high standards of planning, architecture, landscaping and amenities, in the area of benefit.(b) To support and where possible to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.(c) To stimulate public interest and promote civic pride in the area of benefit.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,531 | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,842 | £6,753 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,423 | £6,205 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £7,497 | £8,583 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,842 | £5,116 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to encourage high standards of planning, architecture, landscaping and amenities, in the area of benefit. B) to support and where possible to secure the preservation, protection, development, and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. C) to stimulate public interest and promote Civic pride in the area of benefit.

## What it funds

The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society reported income of £6,531 and spending of £11.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £38.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (berwickcivicsociety.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Northumberland.

### Does The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,655 a year.

### How large is The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society?

In its latest reported year The Berwick-Upon-Tweed Civic Society reported income of £6,531 and spending of £11.6k.


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