What is a civic society?

Some civic societies have been active for over half a century. Some are more recent. Each is different, because the character and needs of our towns and cities vary from place to place.

But all share a concern to protect and improve the places where we live, work and play. They want to preserve the best of the past and to play a part in making sure that we plan and build well - and sustainably - for the future.

Civic societies are open to anyone who shares their concern for quality in the built environment, good design, and care for the heritage.

Registration with the Civic Trust for Wales costs £30 a year.

Civic societies in England can join Civic Voice. In Scotland they can register with the Scottish Civic Trust.

Civic societies in Wales

Civic societies registered with the Trust together with web links where available:

Aberaeron
Abergavenny
Aberystwyth
Bangor
Upper Bangor
Bridgend
Caerleon
Caernarfon
Cardigan (Hanes Aberteifi)
Cardiff
Carmarthen
Chepstow
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
Conwy Valley
Crickhowell
Denbigh
Dinas Powys
Dolgellau
Fishguard
Gower
Haverfordwest
Kidwelly
Laugharne
Llandaff
Llandeilo
Llanelli
Llanelli Community Heritage
Llangollen
Llandovery
Machynlleth
Menai Bridge
Milford Haven Civic Society
Mold
Monmouth
Montgomery
Nelson
Newquay
Newtown
Newport
Pembroke
Pembroke Dock
Penarth
Porthcawl
Radyr and Morganstown
Rhiwbina | Mass observation page
Ruthin
St Nicholas
Swansea
Usk
Wrexham

To be put in touch with your local society, contact the Civic Trust for Wales by phone or e-mail.