Civic Trust for Wales facts for kids

The Civic Trust for Wales (which is Ymddiriedolaeth Ddinesig Cymru in Welsh) was started in 1964. It is a special kind of group called a registered charity. This means it works to help people and doesn't make money for itself.

What is the Civic Trust for Wales?

The Civic Trust for Wales is an organization that helps people feel proud of where they live and work. It wants to make sure that places in Wales are good for everyone. This group encourages people to take action in their communities. They also promote good design for buildings and towns. They care about making sure development is sustainable, which means it helps the environment and people for a long time. They also want people of all ages to respect the buildings and places around them.

Working with Other Groups

The Trust acts like a main group for 56 other local groups called Civic Societies across Wales. Think of it like a big umbrella covering many smaller groups. These Civic Societies welcome anyone who cares about the quality of buildings and places. They also want people who like good design and want to protect old buildings and history.

Open Doors Events

The Civic Trust for Wales helps organize special events called "Open Doors." They do this for Cadw, which is the Welsh Government's service for historic places. Open Doors is part of a bigger event called European Heritage Days. These events happen every September. During Open Doors, many historic buildings and sites that are usually closed to the public open their doors for free visits.

A Change of Name and Status

In 2015, the organization changed its name to Civic Trust Cymru. However, since 2016, the group has not been active. This means it has been "dormant," or resting, for several years now.

External links

• www.civictrustwales.org