# Neston Civic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 515628 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/515628)
- Latest income: £1,146; spending £1,087
- 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 human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/neston-civic-society

conservation area planning matters,planting,advice,community enhancement talks,publications of local interest,supporting other local organisations.adopt a station.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | £1,146 | £1,087 | not filed |
| 14 Oct 2024 | £1,268 | £677 | not filed |
| 14 Oct 2023 | £1,711 | £893 | not filed |
| 14 Oct 2022 | £1,947 | £768 | not filed |
| 14 Oct 2021 | £1,606 | £893 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The society is established for the public benefit 1) to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit. 2) to educate the public in the geography, history natural history and architecture of the area of benefit, 3) to secure the preservation protection development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. (for full details see constitution).

## What it funds

Neston 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, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Neston Civic Society reported income of £1,146 and spending of £1,087. Over its last 5 reported years, to 14 Oct 2025, it spent £4,318 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Neston Civic Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Neston Civic Society open for applications now?

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

### Where does Neston Civic Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

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

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

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

The register does not break out Neston 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 14 Oct 2025 was £1,087. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £864 a year.

### How large is Neston Civic Society?

In its latest reported year Neston Civic Society reported income of £1,146 and spending of £1,087.


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