Charing Playing Field
Also known as: Charing Recreation Ground, Charing Playing Field and Alderbed
We run the village playing field for cricket, football, tennis, bowls, scouts & children play group. In addition we now own & run a 6 & a half acre wildlife site next to the playing field - 4 acres meadow 2 acres woodland. This is called the Alderbed Meadow Project.
Activities & Mission
We run the village playing field for cricket, football, tennis, bowls, scouts & children play group. In addition we now own & run a 6 & a half acre wildlife site next to the playing field - 4 acres meadow 2 acres woodland. This is called the Alderbed Meadow Project.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £28,084 | £55,009 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £64,157 | £55,227 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £147,743 | £92,535 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £78,208 | £73,353 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £70,451 | £63,330 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Charing Playing Field
What does Charing Playing Field do?
We run the village playing field for cricket, football, tennis, bowls, scouts & children play group. In addition we now own & run a 6 & a half acre wildlife site next to the playing field - 4 acres meadow 2 acres woodland. This is called the Alderbed Meadow Project.
How much income did Charing Playing Field report in 2025?
Charing Playing Field reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Charing Playing Field registered as a charity?
Charing Playing Field was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1967 as charity number 302707. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Charing Playing Field?
Charing Playing Field is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Patrick Hurst. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Charing Playing Field operate?
Charing Playing Field operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Charing Playing Field a registered charity?
Yes — Charing Playing Field is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302707.
Details
Arthur Baker Playing Fields
The Moat,Charing
ASHFORD
Kent
TN27 0JJ
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Also Known As
- Charing Recreation Ground
- Charing Playing Field and Alderbed
Data & trust
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- 30 July 2026
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