Fairplay
To provide the necessary facilities for the care recreation and education of children and young people with special needs and their carers and siblings.To develop mediation and advocacy services for such persons who are in need of them.To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Chesterfield and surrounding area the provision of facilities for the education and recreation or other leisure time
Activities & Mission
To provide the necessary facilities for the care recreation and education of children and young people with special needs and their carers and siblings.To develop mediation and advocacy services for such persons who are in need of them.To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Chesterfield and surrounding area the provision of facilities for the education and recreation or other leisure time
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
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 | £1,969,577 | £1,735,613 | £1,730,033 | £2,600,883 | £1,111,641 | 83 / 24 |
| 2024 | £1,687,152 | £1,600,818 | £1,596,780 | £2,366,919 | £938,872 | 78 / 27 |
| 2023 | £1,467,349 | £1,326,164 | £1,322,905 | £2,280,585 | £831,421 | 67 / 21 |
| 2022 | £1,254,558 | £1,219,498 | £1,218,977 | £2,139,400 | £642,041 | 62 / 12 |
| 2021 | £881,464 | £883,328 | £882,867 | £2,135,523 | £635,359 | 47 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fairplay
What does Fairplay do?
To provide the necessary facilities for the care recreation and education of children and young people with special needs and their carers and siblings.To develop mediation and advocacy services for such persons who are in need of them.To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Chesterfield and surrounding area the provision of facilities for the education and recreation or other leisure time
How much income did Fairplay report in 2025?
Fairplay reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fairplay?
Fairplay has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fairplay registered as a charity?
Fairplay was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2009 as charity number 1128629. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Fairplay?
Fairplay is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANGELA SHEPHERD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fairplay operate?
Fairplay operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fairplay a registered charity?
Yes — Fairplay is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128629.
Details
Alexandra Road West
Chesterfield
S40 1NP
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