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.
Notable charities in this sector
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, LeisureThe 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.
Epping Forest
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Highgate Wood And Queens Park Kilburn
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Wimbledon And Putney Commons Conservators
Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Burnham Beeches And Stoke Common
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
West Wickham Common And Spring Park Wood
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Malvern Hills Conservators
Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchMHT 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.
St Luke's Parochial Trust
Economic and community development, FacilitiesMULTI-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.
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Motionhouse
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesEducation 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
Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth
Facilities, LeisureThis land is held as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
The Five Parks, Bournemouth I E Kings, Queens, Meyrick And Redhill Parks And Seafield Gardens
Facilities, LeisureThese areas of land are held as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
Community Of The Order Of Discalced Carmelites
Facilities, Health, ReligionThe 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.
Chepstow And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthWe 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]
Darul-Uloom School London
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, ReligionThe 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.
Sensory Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Social welfareImproving 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.
The Mosque And Islamic Centre Of Brent
Facilities, ReligionGeneral Charitable Activities:Education/TrainingReligious activitiesProvides buildings/facilities/open space
The Merchant Venturers Charity
Facilities, Social welfareTHE 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.
Village Housing Charitable Trust
Facilities, HousingProviding buildings/facilities/open space for potential/actual beneficiaries in necessitous circumstances who have a need to live in the villages of Lockinge and Ardington
The Mary Stevens Park
Facilitiesprovides open space
Daneside Community Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, FacilitiesProvides buildings/facilities/open space for amateur & professional groupsActs as umbrella or resource body
North Hykeham War Memorial Hall And Playing Fields Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMemorial Hall - for community use. Freeholders to adjacent playfields, and bowling green. General open space facilities.
King George's Field
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of public spaces and facilities for healthful and educational recreation
St Peter's Urban Village Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvides accommodation and open space on site for education, accommodation and sport for children, charities, the disabled and general public.
The Nicholas Everitt Park
Facilities, LeisureLAND 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.
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.