Playing fields FA106

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

2,610 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.28% 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(playing fields?|playing surfaces?|recreation grounds?|football pitch(es)?|tennis courts?)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	1,502	2.11%
£10k - £100k	907	1.30%
£100k - £250k	81	0.37%
£250k - £500k	34	0.31%
£500k - £1m	14	0.21%
£1m - £10m	9	0.10%
Over £10m	1	0.05%
Total	2,548	1.33%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	2,544	1.49%
oscr	56	0.23%
ccni	10	0.14%
Total	2,610	1.28%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name	Latest income
Governors of Dollar Academy Trust [Charity number: SC009888] The Governing Body shall continue: 27.1 to provide, equip, furnish, maintain, administer and conduct within the existing buildings of Dollar Academy and/or such other buildings as the Governing Body shall think proper situated in or near the Parish of Dollar a school or schools for children which shall be known as Dollar Academy. 27.2 to provide education and training to any persons electronically. 27.3 to provide and maintain a library, playing fields, and any other ancillary facilities for sports and recreation for use by the school. when not required for use by the school the Governing Body may, subject to any conditions which it considers appropriate, permit use of such of the school buildings, library, playing fields, sports and recreation facilities and ancillary facilities as it may consider appropriate, by members of the public, all at such times as the Governing Body may appoint, being times at which said use will not interfere with the use of the school by pupils attending the school. 27.4 to advance heritage by the preservation and maintenance of the school's landscape and listed buildings. 27.5 to advance citizenship and community development through such means as the Governing Body decide are appropriate, which include the encouragement of voluntary activity, fund raising activities and by supporting other voluntary organisations and charities by encouraging the involvement of staff and pupils in their activities.	£23,965,348
NENE PARK TRUST [Charity number: 800067] For the public benefit to provide parks and recreation grounds for the inhabitants of Peterborough and the surrounding region and for visitors with the object of improving the quality of life for such persons.	£6,706,000
ST. ALBANS SCHOOL WOOLLAM TRUST [Charity number: 311020] The objects of St Albans School Woollam Trust are to provide and maintain playing fields and other recreational facilities for the pupils of St Albans School.In addition the trust aims to provide playing fields in sufficient number and of the highest standard to encourage participation in sporting events at all levels. This extends to a wide range of local and regional sports teams and clubs.	£1,879,678
THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS SOCIETY [Charity number: 302925] 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.	£1,733,375
SPORT 4 LIFE UK [Charity number: 1115222] Sport 4 Life UK (S4L) believes in a level playing field where every young person has the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. S4L is proud to provide the opportunity for young people aged 11-29 to prepare for, and move into, sustained education, employment or training, by improving their employability and key life skills - through its sports-themed mentoring and training services.	£1,604,774
SOUTH BRISTOL SPORTS CENTRE [Charity number: 1118018] The charity is responsible for running the South Bristol Sports Centre, which consists of a gymnasium, playing fields, changing rooms and refreshment facilities near West Town Lane, South Bristol. The charity also supports and encourages sport and healthy living in the Bristol area.	£1,379,572
The Congregation of Christian Brothers in Northern Ireland [Charity number: NI102236] As a Religious Congregation, faith development in is of prime importance to the Trustees. All aspects of the charity’s work involve the advancement of religion whether it is in the educational, pastoral or international missionary fields. The charity continually assesses its work and searches for the best way to carry out the advancement of the faith in today’s world. The Brothers undertake social and pastoral work including chaplaincy, counselling for the sick, those going through bereavement and people suffering from alcoholism or depression, among other things. The Brothers provide spiritual direction and do retreat work with members of the public. The Brothers are involved in programs providing guidance and assistance to immigrants. The charity works with members of all faiths to promote cross community peace and understanding in Northern Ireland. The charity supports the international missionary work of the Congregation of Christian Brothers in the poorest and most disadvantaged areas of the world by assisting with personnel and finances. The charity was heavily involved in formal mainstream Roman Catholic Education. In 2009 the charity transferred the trusteeship and properties of its primary and post-primary schools to the Edmund Rice Schools Trust Northern Ireland (ERSTNI). The value attributed to these properties was £48m. The charity continues to support the work of ERSTNI by providing funding on a yearly basis. The charity also makes available playing fields for use by schools for sporting activities. The charity is also involved in non-mainstream training and education. It owns and operates the Westcourt Centre. The Centre is committed to providing an accessible learning facility with a focus on disadvantaged young people. The programs run at the Centre provide personal and social education opportunities. The Centre also offers facilities and services for the whole community, irrespective of age, gender, nationality or religious background.	£1,331,577
PADDINGTON RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 295449] The activities carried on by the Trust can be found in the Management Plan. Paddington Recreation Ground has been awarded the Civic Trusts Green Flag Award for the past 9 years. This is a national standard for parks that meet high operational and maintenance standards which are assessed annually by judges appointed by the Civic Trust.	£1,300,565
SOMERDALE PAVILION TRUST [Charity number: 1182426] The provision of a pavilion, playing fields and other facilities for the inhabitants of Keynsham and surrounding areas and o include the relief of those individuals who are in need by reason of age, disability or ill-health. Activities include meetings, classes, sporting activities and other forms of recreation and leisure activity, to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants.	£1,293,552
FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY [Charity number: 1006288] The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.	£1,179,878

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
WOOLSTON RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 241873] Management of land	£2,603
PLAWSWORTH AND KIMBLESWORTH COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 525017] Room/venue hire (at reduced rates to non-profit making orgs. with users from the parishes of Kimblesworth and Plawsworth and Sacriston, Co, Durham)Venue for activities intended for easy access by local people, including: carpet bowls, dog training, youth club, cake decorating, slimmers. We also act as the venue for a community cafe, food bank and credit union outlets.	£25,818
Saughtonhall Community Association SCIO [Charity number: SC054533] The organisation’s purposes are: a) To benefit the community of Saughtonhall and its environment by improving the quality of life and social cohesion of the residents of the Saughtonhall area through the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure, without distinction or discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, race, political, religious or other characteristic. b) To run the Community Hall and Recreation Grounds in furtherance of the above object.
SOUTH PARK SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 283333] Hold in trust land for scholars of South Park Primary School in accordance with existing covenants for sporting activities.
OAKWOOD HOUSE TRUST [Charity number: 528897] Oakwood Park and Jesson Playing Fields is a local community green space with a range of active and passive recreation facilities. This includes a childrens play area, Multi Use Games Area, along with sports football pitches and informal seating area.	£14,206
OXSHOTT TRUST FUND [Charity number: 305089] The charity manages the Oxshott Village Centre and is landlord and licenser to the Oxshott Medical Practice and licenser to The Vernon Educational Trust, the licences being for the provision of car parking services and the use of a playing field.	£155,769
WAR MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS [Charity number: 521981] Scotter playing fields provide space for the recreational activities of residents of the parish, the local primary school and pre-school group together with changing and sports facilities for football, tennis and flat green bowling for local sports clubs in the area at both junior and senior level.	£22,427
PEASEDOWN ST JOHN RECREATION AND CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND CHARITIES [Charity number: 304505] The Recreation Ground is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Peasedown St John without distinction of political, religious or other opinion, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.Alongside a large area of open space, there is a children's play area; a skate park; a BMX track and also a football pitch with associated changing rooms and buildings.	£7,542
HATFIELD AND DUNSCROFT MINERS' RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 523589] Provide sport/recreation facilities	£1,002
THE REYNOLDS PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 302669] The object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Aldington without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.	£2,645