Facilities Charities That specialise in Playing fields
Discover 2,031 Facilities charities that specialise in playing fields. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Greater Manchester Trust For Recreation
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo encourage young people to participate in a wide range of activities designed to promote their social and sporting skills.provide appropriate space for active play for young people and young adults
Nene Park Trust
Facilities, LeisureFor the public benefit to provide parks and recreation grounds for the inhabitants of Peterborough and the surrounding region and for visitors with the object of improving the quality of life for such persons.
The London Playing Fields Society
Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe provision, promotion and protection of playing fields in London for sport and physical activity with the aim of creating a happier, healthier and more cohesive London by providing places to play sport forever. The society caters particularly for the young, old, disabled and disadvantaged. It also provides resources and coaching facilities for students at schools, universities and colleges.
Fields In Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureFields in Trust protects and improves UK outdoor recreation spaces for future generations. From sports pitches to children's playgrounds, nature reserves and country parks we safeguard green spaces forever and encourage community use and enjoyment. Our work helps improve health and quality of life by securing access to green space for sport, play and informal recreation both now and in the future.
St. Albans School Woollam Trust
Education, Facilities, LeisureThe objects of St Albans School Woollam Trust are to provide and maintain playing fields and other recreational facilities for the pupils of St Albans School.In addition the trust aims to provide playing fields in sufficient number and of the highest standard to encourage participation in sporting events at all levels. This extends to a wide range of local and regional sports teams and clubs.
The Barlow Institute
Facilities, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the North Turton area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by the provision and maintenance of :- a) A village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings, lessons, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.b) Sports and recreation grounds for use by the inhabitants.
Backworth Miners Welfare
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Youth Commemoration Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
The Aylsham Agricultural Show Association Limited
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure1) - To promote all aspects of agriculture, by education, other activities, and in particular by holding an annual agricultural show.2) - To promote the usage and improvements to Aylsham Recreation Ground.3) - Surplus proceeds to be distributed as agreed by the Council, to mainly local charitable causes, and other charitable institutions.
Fitz Park
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust was formed in 1882 covering 28 acres of park land in central Keswick, Cumbria adjoining the river Greta. A new scheme was drawn in 1995 and management of the Parks is now the responsibility of Keswick Town Council as sole trustee.
Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSections for:Indoor and Outdoor Bowling, Tennis, Bridge, Snooker and Pool.Base for Nailsea Shedders.Venue for Line Dancing, Mothers and Toddlers on Wednesday morning, Nailsea Musicals on Wednesday evening, Nailsea and Backwell Rotary Club, Slimming World on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Emley Moor Miners Recreation Ground And Institute
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvides Fields and buildings for football and cricket for the village community.MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) free to all users, with maintenance and insurance provided by the Trust.Continued work to provide a Youth Club and Community Centre in an old building on the Trust property. Ongoing funding (grant aided) and development proceeding.
King George's Field
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PERSONS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID PERSONS
Earls Colne Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides sporting and recreational facilities to the local community. These facilities consist of two football grounds, cricket ground, four tennis courts, MUGA - multi use games area with flood lights, two squash courts and a two badminton court size sports hall. The complex also has a lounge bar and fitness suite.
Mexborough Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity hires out its facilities for use by its members and those living in the local area. The institute building hosts such activities as line dancing and ballroom dancing as well as being available for private functions such as parties. The charity also has extensive sporting facilities and has teams which compete in various local leagues for football, cricket, tennis, pool, darts, snooker
Long Ashton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain the Long Ashton Community Centre and Recreation Ground, on behalf of the Parish Council, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Long Ashton.
Lea Hall Miners Welfare Centre
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ProfessionsMany sporting/leisure facilities are provided for the local community, including football, karate,bowls, snooker,pool, kick boxing, dancing, bingo, and flower arranging, etc. Many local organisations (like , Rugeley Stroke Club and Miners Memorial Society) use the premises.The Welfare Centre is at the heart of the local community.
Cookley Playing Field And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of land and buildings for the purposes of training, recreation and social, moral and intellectual development, through activities of all kinds which may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Ecclesiastical District of Cookley in the Parish of Wolverley and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions
The Whitminster Village Hall And Playing Field Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the facilities for the use of the inhabitants of the village of Whitminster and its surrounds for recreation and other leisure time occupations in the interest of social welfare, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said persons
Gresley Old Hall Community Welfare Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe provision of a community centre and a youth centre and other facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community) of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving their lives.
Beech Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a Village Hall, Green and Recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of Beech and the immediate surroundings. Specifically, for the purposes of lectures, meetings, classes, physical recreation, leisure activities and all other forms of recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Beech and its environs.
Mytchett Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Mytchett Centre is a community association with halls that can be hired, The sports field have two football pitches used throughout the football season, out of season the football fields are used for local events, children, (kick about, rounder, soft ball cricket, )The type of use Play school, sports, weddings, plays, Big Band Nights, Dancing, and a yearly firework night celebration
Oxshott Trust Fund
Facilities, HousingThe charity manages the Oxshott Village Centre and is landlord and licenser to the Oxshott Medical Practice and licenser to The Vernon Educational Trust, the licences being for the provision of car parking services and the use of a playing field.
Gotham Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
Harefield Parochial Charities
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, HousingThe Trust is an almshouse and grant-making charity operating only in the Parish of Harefield. It provides alms accommodation for qualifying elderly women and families and also playing fields. At Christmas cash grants are made in lieu of traditional coal allocations to qualifying elderly. Grants are also made from time to time to individuals or groups with an established need.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many playing-fields facilities charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,031 registered playing-fields facilities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the playing-fields 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 playing-fields facilities charities?
Playing-fields 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 playing-fields facilities charities?
Across all playing-fields facilities charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 77.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of playing-fields facilities charities?
Playing-fields facilities charities have an average annual income of £109k. 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.