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The London Playing Fields Society

The London Playing Fields Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
302925
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 18, 1965
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Greater London And Neighbourhood Area

Address

Address
THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS
FOUNDATION
58 BLOOMSBURY STREET
LONDON
WC1B 3QT

Contact

Activities

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.

Objects: (1) To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Activities In The Interests Of Social Welfare At Places Within Or Adjoining That Area Which Formerly Came Within The Administrative Area Of The Greater London Council Including The Provision Of Facilities For Outdoor Games And Athletics For Persons Who By Reason Of Youth, Age, Infirmity Or Disablement, Poverty Or Social And Economic Circumstances, May Not Otherwise Have The Opportunity To Enjoy Them; (2) To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of Resources, Equipment, Grants And Scholarships, Coaching And Other Facilities To Young Persons Under The Age Of 23 Years In Education At Schools, Universities, Colleges, Or Similar Establishments Within The United Kingdom To Assist With Their Further Education In Athletic Pursuits At School And Club Level.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Amateur Sport
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Sept. 30, 2024 £1,733,375 £2,018,762 £7,291,698 32
Sept. 30, 2023 £1,682,020 £2,101,496 £7,339,060 29
Sept. 30, 2022 £1,552,681 £1,864,226 £7,717,375 31
Sept. 30, 2021 £1,435,783 £1,602,495 £8,231,013 27
Sept. 30, 2020 £1,509,682 £1,645,897 £8,030,149 29

Trustees

Name Appointed
Andrew Webb June 5, 2019
Colin Ainger
George Ryan June 14, 2023
Henrietta Martin-Fisher Sept. 22, 2014
James William Murray Dalrymple Dec. 16, 2011
Lucy Mccrickard Feb. 11, 2013
Neil Greenwood Jan. 1, 2024
Rukmal Deepani de Silva June 12, 2024
Sally-Ann Hopper
The Hon. William Cadogan Dec. 1, 2019