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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.

2,599 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.29% 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 1,563 1.89%
£10k - £100k 875 1.35%
£100k - £250k 54 0.28%
£250k - £500k 23 0.25%
£500k - £1m 15 0.26%
£1m - £10m 4 0.05%
Over £10m 1 0.05%
Total 2,535 1.32%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,537 1.50%
oscr 52 0.20%
ccni 10 0.14%
Total 2,599 1.29%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
Governors of Dollar Academy Trust [Charity number: SC009888]
The governing body shall continue: 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 boys and girls which shall be known as Dollar Academy. 2. 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 ancillaly 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. 3. to advance heritage by the preservation and maintenance of the school's landscape and listed buildings. 4. 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.
£19,918,529
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.
£4,059,000
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.
£1,435,783
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.
£1,397,157
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.
£1,280,509
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.
£984,715
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.
£922,880
ASHBOURNE RECREATION GROUND SPORTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP [Charity number: 1178134]
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Ashbourne, and the surrounding area the provision of multi purpose sporting facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for individuals or groups who have the need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large.
£879,948
THE BARLOW INSTITUTE [Charity number: 521333]
To improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the North Turton area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by the provision and maintenance of :- a) A village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings, lessons, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.b) Sports and recreation grounds for use by the inhabitants.
£864,834
LONGWELL GREEN MEMORIAL HALL AND PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1185163]
SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN OLDLAND AND HANHAM ABBOTS PARISHES AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION CAPABLE OF PROMOTING FITNESS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS (FACILITIES MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES).
£852,269

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
DEANSHANGER PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1162084]
To provide sporting opportunities for the residents of Deanshanger and surrounding settlements by maintaining and promoting the use of the playing fields.. The promotion of healthy lifestyles by encouraging the use of the playing fields especially by the young in the village is a major aim of the organisation as is the development of the facilities including the sports pavilion.
£629
LYNEMOUTH RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 1177166]
The Charity runs a small recreation centre and associated grounds including a bowling green in the centre of the village
£152,950
PARISH HALL AND PLAYING FIELDS [Charity number: 522536]
Providing and maintaining facilities for people in a rural area to meet and participate in cultural, educational, social and sports activities at a reasonable cost. Organisations and activities include Table Tennis, W.I., Scouts, Pilates, Whist, Flicks in the Sticks and Quilting. The Hall is used for funeral teas, children and family parties & the local primary school on a regular basis.
£21,296
CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 287888]
Village and surrounding community recreation groups and sports hall.
£18,297
ELLEN BISDEE MEECH [Charity number: 305537]
The maintenance or providing of equipment for the Children's Playing Field at Limpley Stoke
PAVENHAM VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD CHARITY [Charity number: 300055]
To provide or assist in the provision for the inhabitants of the Parish of Pavenham of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
£30,336
ANDOVERSFORD VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 271374]
a community hall and playing field available for use by villagers
£11,043
ULEY PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 301642]
Providing sports and recreation facilities in the village of Uley
£24,370
SCARNING PLAYING FIELD [Charity number: 304052]
Management of Scarning's playing field
£12,490
BARNES FOR A RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 301103]
Provision of sports facilities at Park Road Recreation Ground
£40,871

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024