Civic Voice is the national charity for the civic movement. We work to make the places where everyone lives more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive. We speak up for civic societies and local communities across England. We promote civic pride.
Civic societies across the country have asked for a new independent national body to be set up to on behalf of the civic movement. In a fast changing world a powerful voice promoting civic pride is needed now more than ever before.
Your organisation: your voice
Civic Voice is your organisation. We exist to champion the work of the civic movement, embracing the ambitions of voluntary civic and amenity societies, conservation bodies and other local groups. We campaign nationally and provide the civic movement with the support it needs to be more successful locally. You will decide our priorities and benefit from our campaigns. We will help on the issues that matter to you. The majority of our trustees are elected by civic society members. Through membership from local groups we will be financially independent: supported by the civic movement, for the civic movement. How we work
Civic Voice is a small light footed organisation. As a national voice with a strong local presence we make a difference where it matters. You will find us lobbying in Whitehall and Westminster, campaigning with local volunteers, speaking out in the media, undertaking research, building partnerships and promoting civic pride. We support local groups and help them work together. We organise a national convention for the civic movement and give local groups a national voice. We combine community action with sense of place for the benefit of everyone. We talk civic sense.
Our vision
Our vision for 2015 is for a civic movement with a strong local presence and an influential national voice. We will be active on the national, city and local stage, working in partnership across the UK. Civic societies will perform at the level of the best today and the civic movement will reach more places and benefit more people from all walks of life. Our reputation and authority will make us the first port of call for anyone seeking to develop, conserve or interpret the quality, beauty and character of our towns, cities and villages or to engage people in shaping their future. We will be a source of civic pride and people will know us for our independence of thought, challenging perspective and positive outlook. We will listen, advise, support and act on behalf of communities everywhere. Communities everywhere will know they have a voice and a champion for the place where they live.
Account Name: Civic Voice If you are unsure about how to pay, please call 0151 708 9920 or contact ian.harvey@civicsocietyinitiative.org.uk Account Name: Civic Voice We will confirm your donation with a reciept. Account Name: Civic Voice We will confirm your membership with a reciept. If you are unsure about how to donate, please call 0151 708 9920 or contact ian.harvey@civicsocietyinitiative.org.uk
