Reading Civic Society
Analysis
Reading Civic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in May 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Reading Civic Society reported income of £15k and spending of £18k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,450 to £15k (+127%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 350%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Reading Civic Society sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Tiddy Hall (£15k), Brighouse Theatre Productions (£15k) and The Sudanese Community Association of Bristol (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To examine planning proposals for their suitability of design and impact on the surrounding environment, encouraging good new design. We make submissions to the Council Planning Committee, speaking at these and Planning Inspector Enquiries. We provide education to members by arranging visits to new developments and societies in other towns. We hold annual party at which we present on new issue.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Tiddy Hall | Oxfordshire | £15k |
| Brighouse Theatre Productions | Brighouse | £15k |
| The Sudanese Community Association of Bristol | Bristol | £15k |
| The Martin Bequest | Darlington | £15k |