Fields In Trust

Also known as: National Playing Fields Association, Fields in Trust (fit), Npfa

Fields 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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£764,000

Latest Expenditure

£1,328,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 151.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £500,000

Charitable Activities £181,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £83,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,160,000

Raising Funds £168,000

Governance £54,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£764,000	£1,328,000	£1,160,000	£1,670,000	£521,000	11 / 90
2023	£532,000	£1,263,000	£1,088,000	£2,203,000	£774,000	16 / 0
2022	£550,000	£1,270,000	£1,120,000	£2,800,000	£1,357,000	13 / 0
2021	£744,000	£1,222,000	£1,087,000	£3,889,000	£1,346,000	14 / 0
2020	£573,000	£1,179,000	£1,047,000	£4,078,000	£1,120,000	16 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fields In Trust

What does Fields In Trust do?

How much income did Fields In Trust report in 2024?

Fields In Trust reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Fields In Trust?

Fields In Trust has a program ratio of 151.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Fields In Trust registered as a charity?

Fields In Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 1979 as charity number 306070. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Fields In Trust?

Fields In Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fields In Trust operate?

Fields In Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Fields In Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Fields In Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306070.