# Wetherby Civic Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1039127 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1039127)
- Website: https://www.wetherbycivicsociety.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,529; spending £1,538
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Leeds City, North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wetherby-civic-society

The promotion and encouragement within the Wetherby area of high standards of architecture and town planning, improvements in public amenities and to influence the development of the built environment and culture within the town. To hold lectures and exhibitions on the above topics.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £2,529 | £1,538 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,460 | £1,450 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,061 | £1,546 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £1,126 | £1,787 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £996 | £568 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) To promote high standards of planning and architecture (2) To educate the public in geography, history, natural history and architecture (3) To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest

## What it funds

Wetherby 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 acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Wetherby Civic Society reported income of £2,529 and spending of £1,538. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £6,889 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Wetherby Civic Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

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

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

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

The register does not break out Wetherby 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 30 Sept 2025 was £1,538. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,378 a year.

### How large is Wetherby Civic Society?

In its latest reported year Wetherby Civic Society reported income of £2,529 and spending of £1,538.


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