ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS CIVIC SOCIETY
The society is an independent non-political organisation representing the interests of those living or working in Tunbridge Wells. It is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of the town and its quality of life. It vets planning applications and makes representations to local and national government. It promotes interest and research in local history, on which it publishes monographs.
Objects
(A) TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. (B) TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. (C) TO SECURE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. (D)TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT.
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2026
- Volunteers: 3
Trustees
- Brian Lippardchair
- CHRIS JONES
- Christopher Stewart Weller
- DAVID SANDFORD
- David Wright
- Debbie Lorraine SALTER
- Dr ALASTAIR TOD
- Dr Richard John Morrice
- John DeLucy
- LORNA BLACKMORE
- PAUL JAMES AVIS
- PETER LEWIS
- Sheelagh Caroline Auckland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £11k | £11k |
| 31/08/2025 | £14k | £16k |
| 31/08/2024 | £12k | £14k |
| 31/08/2023 | £12k | £15k |
| 31/08/2022 | £12k | £15k |
Common questions
Who funds ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS CIVIC SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS CIVIC SOCIETY as a grant recipient include COL-RENO LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL-RENO LIMITED | FY2022 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £500 | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2k | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2 | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £500 | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2k | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2k | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2k | Heritage Open Days |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £2k | Heritage Open Days |