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Play Bradford

Also known as: Eccleshill Adventure Playground

Play Bradford is the umbrella charity who aim is to provide sustainable community play opportunities across the Bradford District. Our work focuses on delivering quality play and playwork using the medium of adventure play. Our current programmes consist of; The Big Swing Adventure Playground, Mobile Adventurous Play, The Bradford Community Play Partnership, The PLATTER project.

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Activities & Mission

Play Bradford is the umbrella charity who aim is to provide sustainable community play opportunities across the Bradford District. Our work focuses on delivering quality play and playwork using the medium of adventure play. Our current programmes consist of; The Big Swing Adventure Playground, Mobile Adventurous Play, The Bradford Community Play Partnership, The PLATTER project.

Grants

Play Bradford is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£358,212
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, recreation and other charitable purposes

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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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
£348,980
Latest Expenditure
£358,212

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 102.6%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£348,980
£358,2120 / 4
2024
£365,992
£383,6340 / 6
2023
£315,183
£380,1180 / 5
2022
£434,841
£376,2120 / 4
2021
£297,755
£304,1970 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Play Bradford

What does Play Bradford do?

Play Bradford is the umbrella charity who aim is to provide sustainable community play opportunities across the Bradford District. Our work focuses on delivering quality play and playwork using the medium of adventure play. Our current programmes consist of; The Big Swing Adventure Playground, Mobile Adventurous Play, The Bradford Community Play Partnership, The PLATTER project.

How much income did Play Bradford report in 2025?

Play Bradford reported total income of £349k and reported expenditure of £358k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Play Bradford registered as a charity?

Play Bradford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2008 as charity number 1122592. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Play Bradford?

Play Bradford is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL WRAGG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Play Bradford operate?

Play Bradford operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Play Bradford a registered charity?

Yes — Play Bradford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122592.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4028464
Charity Number
1122592

Trustees

MICHAEL WRAGG Chair
GEOFFREY PETER HOME
Jack Andrew James
JOHN MALCOLM CHARLES COLE
Also governs 1 other charity
NICKY LANNEN
Sarah Goldsmith
Steven George Duckworth

Also Known As

  • Eccleshill Adventure Playground

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