Open spaces FA105

Open spaces is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Facilities category.

1,107 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.55% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b((open|public) spaces?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	591	0.83%
£10k - £100k	291	0.42%
£100k - £250k	83	0.38%
£250k - £500k	46	0.43%
£1m - £10m	35	0.39%
£500k - £1m	24	0.36%
Over £10m	6	0.28%
Total	1,076	0.56%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	958	0.56%
oscr	136	0.55%
ccni	13	0.18%
Total	1,107	0.55%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name	Latest income
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS [Charity number: 207076] To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment	£169,877,000
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [Charity number: SC037654] 1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.	£169,877,000
THE ROYAL PARKS [LIMITED] [Charity number: 1172042] We look after eight of London's largest open spaces; Hyde, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James's, Bushy and The Regent's Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Grosvenor Square Garden, Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet's Corner.	£123,019,000
ALEXANDRA PARK AND PALACE [Charity number: 281991] The principal activity of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the maintenance as an open space and provision of the Park and Palace for the free use and recreation of the public forever as defined in the 1985 Act.	£24,386,000
Land Restoration Trust [Charity number: SC043833] 3 1 to promote the conservation, protection and Improvement of the physical and natural environment anywhere In the United Kingdom and Insofar as may be charitable according to the laws of England and Wales In other parts of the world, 3 2 to create, provide, Improve and/or maintain, and own open spaces, woodlands and forests for the benefit of the public to be used as areas of Informal recreation, play, sport or other leisure time activities and for any other purpose consistent With this object and for the benefit of the community anywhere In the United Kingdom, 3 3 to provide facilities In the Interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation With the object of improving the conditions of life for those living or working anywhere In the United Kingdom, 3 4 to advance public education in environmental matters and other ways of better conserving, protecting and improving the physical and natural environment, 3 5 to promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources and the promotion of biological diversity, 3 6 to advance the education of the public In subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment, (Sustainable development means 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs' ) 3 7 to promote the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by supporting local community based groups to maintain open spaces, woodlands and forests for the benefit of the public to be used as areas of Informal recreation, play or other leisure time activities and for any other purpose consistent with this object and for the benefit of the community anywhere In the United Kingdom MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED CONTACT CHARITY FOR FULL VERSION	£17,686,000
THE LAND RESTORATION TRUST [Charity number: 1138337] The Land Trust manages public open spaces on behalf of and with local communities. We are a dynamic, commercially focussed organisation whose financial strength enables us to benefit both communities and businesses across the country by providing cost effective, sustainable and secure management solutions for green open spaces.	£17,686,000
EPPING FOREST [Charity number: 232990] The purpose of the Charity is the preservation of Epping Forest in perpetuity by the City of London Corporation as the Conservators of Epping Forest, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.	£9,418,892
Jobs and Business Glasgow [Charity number: SC023930] To relieve and/or prevent poverty particularly among residents of the area served by Glasgow City Council ('the Operating Area'). To relieve unemployment particularly among residents of the Operating Area for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. To advance education particularly among residents of the Operating Area, including the provision of training in skills of all kinds (particularly such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment).To advance health particularly among residents of the Operating Area. To relieve those in need particularly within the Operating Area by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, alcohol or drugs dependency, or other disadvantage. To advance community development and regeneration particularly within the Operating Area through: assisting in the planning of changes to the housing and physical environment as part of a' wider strategy for relief of the problems of poverty. the promotion of trade and industry, for the benefit of the general public. the promotion of security, public safety, the prevention of crime and the reduction of the fear of crime, particularly among residents of the Operating Area . To advance citizenship particularly among residents of the Operating Area .To preserve, restore and improve the environment particularly within the Operating Area through the provision, maintenance or improvement of public parks , public open space and other public amenities and other environmental and townscape projects, and in doing so, to seek wherever appropriate (but subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure that the public benefit so arising clearly outweighs any private benefit thereby conferred on private landowners) to carry out works of reclamation, remediation, restoration and other operations MAXIMUM TEXT REACHED CONTACT CHARITY FOR FURTHER DETAILS	£7,897,714
Green Action Trust [Charity number: SC015341] The organisation’s purposes are: to advance environmental repair, protection and improvement. to advance citizenship and community development (including urban and rural regeneration, the promotion of volunteering and the voluntary sector and measures to maximise community involvement in the work of the organisation). to advance education and training, particularly in relation to matters relating to the environment. to advance health, and in particular through encouraging public access to open spaces, participation in open-air sports and recreational activities, and active travel. to assist in relation to the provision of recreational facilities available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. and to further other similar charitable purposes for the benefit of the community. through promoting, supporting and coordinating the delivery of, and where considered appropriate, directly delivering a range of initiatives and projects, across Scotland and elsewhere, directed towards restoring and transforming landscapes, promoting better land management practices, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and/or the provision of community facilities, with a view to creating an environment which is more balanced and able to thrive in a changing climate, contributes positively to climate change action, which supports healthy lifestyles and well-being, enhances nature and biodiversity and encourages sustainable inclusive economic growth. and to do all of the above in a manner which reflects principles of good practice as regards diversity and equality.	£6,925,669
LAR Housing Trust [Charity number: SC044825] The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage: and (as ancillary to that purpose) The advancement of community development. through providing and assisting in the provision of housing for rent at affordable levels and (as ancillary to those primary activities) assisting (whether financially or otherwise) with the development or improvement of public open spaces, and/or other public amenities or facilities, to help to create sustainable and balanced communities in the areas where such afforable housing is located.	£5,985,000

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
SCOTT'S WELL [Charity number: 239660] environment/conservation/heritagegeneral public/mankindprovides buildings/facilities/open space	£1
Inshes Community Association [Charity number: SC048469] The Company has been formed to promote and facilitate the following Purposes ('the Purposes') initially within lnshes Regional Park located within the Area of Benefit (as defined in Section B of these Articles of Association) and thereafter within such other open spaces as the Company shall decide and located within the Area of Benefit: 3.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development by providing opportunities for developing, managing and caring for, initially, Inshes Regional Park and thereafter such open spaces as the Company shall decide within the Area of Benefit. 3.2 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, for adults and children with the object of improving the conditions of life for the citizens within the Area of Benefit. 3.3 The advancement of the environmental protection or improvement by pursuing sound environmental policies in the development and management of, initially, Inshes Regional Park within the Area of Benefit and thereafter within such open spaces as the Company shall decide within the Area of Benefit. 3.4 The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science by providing opportunities for mounting events, interpretation and display of public art. 3.5 The advancement of public participation in sport by providing opportunities for sporting events.	£5,013
Deep Green Space [Charity number: SC048988] 4 The organisations purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.2 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement Primarily by organising horticultural and gardening projects that aim to regenerate and improve public green spaces (distinctly NOT parks) in and around the town centre of Dumfries, in South West Scotland. This work will improve the aesthetic and environmental amenity of public space in Dumfries to be enjoyed by the people who use and pass these spaces, as well as the biodiversity which might also inhabit them.	£2,895
RICCALL LANDS CHARITY [Charity number: 233721] Providing and managing Open spaces for public walks, recreation areas; conservation and nature areas, outdoor sports and field gardens (allotments)	£8,322
ROCHESTER PLAYING FIELD AND RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 1088660] Provision of open space and play area
THE BRIARS CENTRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1074517] Provide a community centre for activities of local residents together with sports field and open space	£14,130
MEMORIAL HALL WILMINGTON [Charity number: 302885] Provides buildings/facilities/open space	£41,563
CLIFTON CIO [Charity number: 1165894] To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for public benefit by improving parkland, woodland, green open spaces and local amenities in the Fylde Coast Region of Lytham St.Annes, in particular the Clifton District working for Lytham Hall, ParkView4U, Ansdell in Bloom, Friends of Ansdell Station.	£16,416
CHILDREN'S RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 521025] Provides buildings / facilities/ open spaces to children / young people
Douglas Sellers Trust [Charity number: SC042101] (1) the maintenance, improvement and advancement of recreational facilities within the burgh of Irvine. and (2) the maintenance, improvement and floral decoration of open spaces within the burgh of Irvine	£8