HOWDEN CIVIC SOCIETY
For over thirty years we have acted as a watchdog on all developments in the town. Our principal task is to monitor proposals which might impact on the historic core and traditions of Howden. We aim to stimulate public interest, promote high standards of planning and architecture and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the society held total assets of £40,153.76 at the end of the financial year, comprising current assets and fixed assets. The treasurer's report indicates that income exceeded expenditure by £842.18 for the year. The society operates within its available resources and has maintained its activities, including meetings and exhibitions, without reporting any financial distress.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- PHILIP MEPHAMchair
- Diane Smith
- GEOFF TAYLOR
- Marian Jane Thomas
- Susan Butler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £40k | £10k |
| 31/12/2024 | £5k | £5k |
| 31/12/2023 | £2k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £5k | £5k |
| 31/12/2021 | £8k | £8k |
Common questions
Is HOWDEN CIVIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the society held total assets of £40,153.76 at the end of the financial year, comprising current assets and fixed assets. The treasurer's report indicates that income exceeded expenditure by £842.18 for the year. The society operates within its available resources and has maintained its activities, including meetings and exhibitions, without reporting any financial distress. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Richard Foster.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/08/2017 | £7k | "Sharing Howden's heritage" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/07/2007 | £3k | "This Registered Charity Preserves The Public Interest In The History Of The Local Area. The Project Is To Produce And Publish Two Booklets" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/11/2002 | £19k | "Howden Heritage Plaques Project" |