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Kent County Playing Fields

The object of the Association to ensure there are adequate facilities for recreation in every city, town and village in Kent, and, to fulfil this object to encourage the provision, improvement, retention and use of playing fields, children's playgrounds and other recreational centres. To this end the Charity provides grants to Parish Councils and other sports organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the Association to ensure there are adequate facilities for recreation in every city, town and village in Kent, and, to fulfil this object to encourage the provision, improvement, retention and use of playing fields, children's playgrounds and other recreational centres. To this end the Charity provides grants to Parish Councils and other sports organisations.

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

Latest Income
£27,550
Latest Expenditure
£28,018

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£27,550
£28,0180 / 0
2023
£27,983
£28,3840 / 9
2022
£27,956
£24,9020 / 11
2021
£27,148
£30,2450 / 12
2020
£20,138
£21,7330 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent County Playing Fields

What does Kent County Playing Fields do?

The object of the Association to ensure there are adequate facilities for recreation in every city, town and village in Kent, and, to fulfil this object to encourage the provision, improvement, retention and use of playing fields, children's playgrounds and other recreational centres. To this end the Charity provides grants to Parish Councils and other sports organisations.

How much income did Kent County Playing Fields report in 2024?

Kent County Playing Fields reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £28k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kent County Playing Fields registered as a charity?

Kent County Playing Fields was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1964 as charity number 302907. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Kent County Playing Fields?

Kent County Playing Fields is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP JOHN HARDING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kent County Playing Fields operate?

Kent County Playing Fields operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kent County Playing Fields a registered charity?

Yes — Kent County Playing Fields is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302907.

Details

Address
C/o 24 Tennison Way
MAIDSTONE
ME15 9GE
Registration Date
23 March 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
302907
Charity Number
302907

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Trustees

PHILIP JOHN HARDING Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ANDY GRIFFITHS
Chris Dyer
KHEE CHENG WONG
Michael Wooldridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Newman
RICHARD MAYLAM
RICHARD YOUNG

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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