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Facilities Charities That specialise in Open spaces

Discover 373 Facilities charities that specialise in open spaces. Use the search below to filter within these results.

373
Charities
£1,201,299,231
Total Income
£105,879
Avg Income
78.1%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Alexandra Park And Palace

Facilities, Leisure

The principal activity of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the maintenance as an open space and provision of the Park and Palace for the free use and recreation of the public forever as defined in the 1985 Act.

Latest Income: £28,626,000
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Epping Forest

Facilities, Leisure

The purpose of the Charity is the preservation of Epping Forest in perpetuity by the City of London Corporation as the Conservators of Epping Forest, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £12,374,168
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Highgate Wood And Queens Park Kilburn

Facilities, Leisure

The purpose of the charity is the preservation in perpetuity by the City of London Corporation of the open spaces know as Highgate Wood, Highgate and Queens Park Kilburn for the use by the public for exercise and recreation.

Latest Income: £2,850,184
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Wimbledon And Putney Commons Conservators

Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The land under the jurisdiction of the Conservators is administered by the Conservators with a view to its preservation as an open space for the purposes of exercise and recreation. This is the principal object set out in the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. It includes the management of the land and its flora and fauna.

Latest Income: £2,657,320
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Burnham Beeches And Stoke Common

Facilities, Leisure

The Burnham Beeches Charity was established under the Corporation of London (Open Spaces) Act 1878, which states that the purpose of the charity is the preservation of the Open Space known as Burnham Beeches, ''the beeches'', for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £2,141,809
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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West Wickham Common And Spring Park Wood

Facilities, Leisure

The objectives of the two charities are the preservation of the Open Spaces known collectively as West Wickham Common and Spring Park Wood, and Coulsdon and Other Commons for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £2,003,851
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Malvern Hills Conservators

Environment, Facilities, Leisure, Research

MHT shall manage the hills toPreserve the natural aspect of the hillsProtect and manage trees, shrubs, turf and other vegetationPrevent unlawful digging and quarryingKeep the hills open, unenclosed and unbuilt on as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the publicConserve and enhance biodiversity, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monuments on its land.

Latest Income: £1,636,872
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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St Luke's Parochial Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities

MULTI-PURPOSE NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARITY WITH A LARGE COMMUNITY CENTRE SERVING PEOPLE IN AND AROUND THE WARD OF BUNHILL IN THE SOUTH OF ISLINGTON. THE TRUST PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ANCHOR SERVICES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CARE FOR THE EDLERLY, AND PROVIDES PUBLIC SPACE FOR USE BY OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS.

Latest Income: £1,527,509
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.

Latest Income: £1,320,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Motionhouse

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities

Education of the public by productions and encouragement of the arts. During the year we have delivered touring dance performances within theatres and within public spaces, performances at street festivals, workshops with schools, professional development, adult community classes, holiday projects for children, rental of dance studio to local community group

Latest Income: £1,231,767
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth

Facilities, Leisure

This land is held as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £1,078,639
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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The Five Parks, Bournemouth I E Kings, Queens, Meyrick And Redhill Parks And Seafield Gardens

Facilities, Leisure

These areas of land are held as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £988,142
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Community Of The Order Of Discalced Carmelites

Facilities, Health, Religion

The Charity has a responsibility for a church and an open space for the public. Our mission is to provide a service of spiritual support and pastoral counselling to all people in need. This is carried out through maintaining an open church and sacred safe space for prayer and quiet reflection, the celebration of daily mass and other liturgies, and availability to speak with anyone who has need.

Latest Income: £944,681
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Chepstow And District Mencap Society

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health

We help Young people.. People with a disability/Special needs.We provide human resources [eg staff/volunteers] . We provide services[eg care/counselling] Advocacy/advice/informationWe provide buildings[eg facilities/open space]

Latest Income: £706,626
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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Darul-Uloom School London

Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Religion

The charity provides Islamic and national curriculum education to children and young people. In order to achieve this the charity provides up-to-date modern buildings, good lecturers, modern equipment, friendly environment, best facilities and open space.

Latest Income: £614,077
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Sensory Trust

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfare

Improving the lives of disadvantaged communities by increasing access to public spaces and creating richer, more memorable outdoor experiences. We work directly with beneficiaries, undertake design work and help organisations improve their services. We run community activities and training and develop sensory-rich activities, site evaluation tools, creative consultation techniques and guidance.

Latest Income: £575,855
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Mosque And Islamic Centre Of Brent

Facilities, Religion

General Charitable Activities:Education/TrainingReligious activitiesProvides buildings/facilities/open space

Latest Income: £501,613
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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The Merchant Venturers Charity

Facilities, Social welfare

THE AIM OF THE CHARITY IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG, AGED AND DISADVANTAGED; TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS BY SUPPORTING EDUCATION; TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND TO HELP PRESERVE THE OPEN SPACES AND HERITAGE FOR WHICH THE MERCHANT VENTURERS ARE RESPONSIBLE.

Latest Income: £447,297
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Village Housing Charitable Trust

Facilities, Housing

Providing buildings/facilities/open space for potential/actual beneficiaries in necessitous circumstances who have a need to live in the villages of Lockinge and Ardington

Latest Income: £423,422
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Mary Stevens Park

Facilities

provides open space

Latest Income: £412,927
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Daneside Community Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Facilities

Provides buildings/facilities/open space for amateur & professional groupsActs as umbrella or resource body

Latest Income: £351,620
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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North Hykeham War Memorial Hall And Playing Fields Trust

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Memorial Hall - for community use. Freeholders to adjacent playfields, and bowling green. General open space facilities.

Latest Income: £312,755
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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King George's Field

Facilities, Leisure

The provision of public spaces and facilities for healthful and educational recreation

Latest Income: £258,246
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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St Peter's Urban Village Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Provides accommodation and open space on site for education, accommodation and sport for children, charities, the disabled and general public.

Latest Income: £247,061
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Nicholas Everitt Park

Facilities, Leisure

LAND TO BE USED AS AN OPEN SPACE BY INHABITANTS AND VISITORS TO LOWESTOFT. REASONABLE FACILITIES SHALL BE GIVEN FOR GENERAL SPORTS AND RECREATION INCLUDING WATERSPORTS.

Latest Income: £230,062
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many open-spaces facilities charities are there in the UK?

There are 373 registered open-spaces facilities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the open-spaces facilities charities by income?

Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£182.1m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of open-spaces facilities charities?

Open-spaces facilities charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for open-spaces facilities charities?

Across all open-spaces facilities charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 78.1%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of open-spaces facilities charities?

Open-spaces facilities charities have an average annual income of £106k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.