We are pleased to announce our new vision 2025- 2030.
Our trustees and staff have been meeting for several months to spell out our objectives for the next five years.
Click here to see our new 2025-2030 vision
You can read the vision as plain text below.
Who we are
Founded in 1965, the Leeds Civic Trust is an independent voluntary,
non-political body, open to anyone who wants to participate in and
influence the development of Leeds, its amenities and its heritage.
Our values
We are proud of our city
Leeds Civic Trust is proud of our city and takes inspiration from its
achievements. We celebrate and promote the best of Leeds and its
people.
We influence the development of our city
Leeds Civic Trust exists to stimulate, inform and lead debate
discussion and action on issues affecting the development of our
city. We aim to be both agenda-influencing and agenda-setting in
the areas in which we work.
We work with others
Leeds Civic Trust is open to all, and we work with others to achieve
our aims. These are informed and co-developed with individuals and
organisations who look to make Leeds a better place for everyone.
Our Ambitions
Developing Leeds
We are committed to fostering the highest
standards of sustainable urban design,
architecture and landscape throughout the
whole of the city.
We advocate innovative design, climate friendly
development, infrastructure and facilities,
ensuring a balanced approach to the city’s
commercial, residential and social needs.
We consider placemaking and masterplanning
to be the key building blocks of sustainable
development.
Moving around Leeds
We aim to improve travel within, to and from
Leeds, ensuring people can easily access a wide
range of employment, leisure and educational
opportunities.
We champion sustainable transport
solutions that enable people and
organisations to be productive whilst
enhancing the built and natural
environment, enabling people to lead
healthy lives and allowing the city to
meet its environmental obligations.
Greening Leeds
We promote high-quality public spaces and
enlivened waterways.
We aim to identify and lobby for new public
open spaces. We prioritise active travel and
support efforts to further develop the river, canal
and becks as focal points for green corridors.
Celebrating Leeds
We celebrate the city’s rich history by learning
from, preserving, and interpreting its physical
and social heritage while creating legacies for
future generations.
We aim to uncover and share the stories of
Leeds’s people, challenge historical assumptions,
and consider the long-term impact of what we
are doing today. We will focus on preserving the
historic built environment and identifying
tomorrow’s heritage.
Opportunities for change:
Leeds Civic Trust seeks to make a meaningful impact across
the city. To achieve this, we aim to become:
More Representative
We will take action to ensure our members, supporters, and
partners better reflect the diverse demographic makeup of Leeds.
New approaches will be explored to involve the people of Leeds
more actively in our work and decision-making processes.
More visible
We will communicate more effectively with people, decision
makers and key organisations across the city. By clearly
articulating our priorities, activities, and achievements, we
will ensure greater awareness of our work and impact.
More influential
We will strengthen our relationships with key individuals and
organisations to maximise our influence. This includes reviewing
our connections and finding the right balance between
collaboration and constructive challenge to amplify our impact.
