Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground
Also known as: Coram's Fields
An open access 7 acre children's playground and children's centre with an after school club and holiday activities and sports programme for children up to 16 years and a youth centre for 13-19 year olds. 1000 children daily in summer from diverse local community of south Camden. Grade II listed site formerly the Foundling Hospital site. Adults must have a child with them to come in.
Activities & Mission
An open access 7 acre children's playground and children's centre with an after school club and holiday activities and sports programme for children up to 16 years and a youth centre for 13-19 year olds. 1000 children daily in summer from diverse local community of south Camden. Grade II listed site formerly the Foundling Hospital site. Adults must have a child with them to come in.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,639,563 | £2,435,055 | £2,272,676 | £3,288,194 | £1,416,271 | 44 / 590 |
| 2024 | £2,264,867 | £2,159,003 | £2,012,805 | £3,083,686 | £1,239,581 | 43 / 580 |
| 2023 | £1,928,145 | £1,992,725 | £1,912,265 | £2,977,822 | £942,962 | 39 / 27 |
| 2022 | £2,160,011 | £2,118,427 | £2,045,323 | £2,395,402 | £991,412 | 43 / 27 |
| 2021 | £1,705,904 | £1,789,319 | £1,724,087 | £1,960,818 | £831,552 | 48 / 36 |
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Frequently asked questions about Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground
What does Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground do?
An open access 7 acre children's playground and children's centre with an after school club and holiday activities and sports programme for children up to 16 years and a youth centre for 13-19 year olds. 1000 children daily in summer from diverse local community of south Camden. Grade II listed site formerly the Foundling Hospital site. Adults must have a child with them to come in.
How much income did Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground report in 2025?
Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground?
Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground has a program ratio of 86.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground registered as a charity?
Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1963 as charity number 302963. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground?
Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground operate?
Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground a registered charity?
Yes — Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302963.
Details
93 GUILFORD STREET
LONDON
WC1N 1DN
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- 14 May 2026
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