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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Fields In Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,345,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Wootton-Dry-Sandford Playing Field & Recreation Ground (organisation 3985346)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,793,000 | £1,345,000 | £1,137,000 | £2,099,000 | £741,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fields In Trust
What does Fields In Trust do?
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.
How much income did Fields In Trust report in 2025?
Fields In Trust reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 63.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 94 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.
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Other notable Facilities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Playing Fields Association
- Fields in Trust (fit)
- Npfa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated