the london playing fields society

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The London Playing Fields Society is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in London.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The provision, promotion and protection of playing fields in London for sport and physical activity with the aim of creating a happier, healthier and more cohesive London by providing places to play sport forever. The society caters particularly for the young, old, disabled and disadvantaged. It also provides resources and coaching facilities for students at schools, universities and colleges.

Fundraising

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Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,733,375

Latest Expenditure

£2,018,762

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £146,259

Charitable Activities £1,340,019

Other Trading £208,139

Investments £38,958

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,821,653

Raising Funds £197,109

Governance £19,241

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,733,375	£2,018,762	£1,821,653	£7,291,698	£2,430,490	32 / 10
2023	£1,682,020	£2,101,496	£1,913,744	£7,339,060	£2,518,727	29 / 10
2022	£1,552,681	£1,864,226	£1,731,490	£7,717,375	£7,717,375	31 / 10
2021	£1,435,783	£1,602,495	£1,520,165	£8,231,013	£8,231,013	27 / 10
2020	£1,509,682	£1,645,897	£1,506,360	£8,030,149	£1,524,724	29 / 0