the london playing fields society
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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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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS
FOUNDATION
58 BLOOMSBURY STREET
LONDON
WC1B 3QT
FOUNDATION
58 BLOOMSBURY STREET
LONDON
WC1B 3QT
Email
enquiries@lpff.org.ukWebsite
www.lpff.org.ukRegistration Date
18 October 1965
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
302925
Charity Number
302925
Trustees
COLIN AINGER
SALLY HOPPER
ANTHONY RATCLIFFE FRICS FRSA
JAMES WILLIAM MURRAY DALRYMPLE
LUCY MCCRICKARD
Henrietta Martin-Fisher
Andy Webb
The Hon. William Cadogan
George Ryan
Neil Greenwood
Deepani de Silva
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS FOUNDATION