# Ludlow Civic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 238328 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/238328)
- Website: https://www.ludlowcivicsociety.org
- Latest income: £10.2k; spending £13.6k
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: Ludlow Society (previous)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ludlow-civic-society

Support for the conservation, preservation and maintenance of buildings and other relevant structures in Ludlow.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £10.2k | £13.6k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £12.5k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £12.5k | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £5,820 | £10.4k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,460 | £3,658 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The society is established for the benefit of the public in Ludlow and it environs in south Shropshire and has the following purposes:a) to secure the protection, conservation and, where possible, improvement of features of the town that are of historical or other public interestb) to stimulate public interest in the town's beauty, character and history.c) to promote and encourage high standards of architecture and planning.d)to offer informative talks, discussions and other meetings about the history, geography, architecture and natural history of the area.

## What it funds

Ludlow Civic Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Ludlow Civic Society reported income of £10.2k and spending of £13.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £48.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ludlow Civic Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (ludlowcivicsociety.org) 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 Ludlow Civic Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Ludlow Civic Society fund?

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

### Does Ludlow Civic Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ludlow Civic Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ludlow Civic Society give each year?

The register does not break out Ludlow 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 Mar 2025 was £13.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,634 a year.

### How large is Ludlow Civic Society?

In its latest reported year Ludlow Civic Society reported income of £10.2k and spending of £13.6k.


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