# THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 302925
- **Other names:** THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 18, 1965
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=302925


## Contact

- **Address:** THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS, FOUNDATION, 58 BLOOMSBURY STREET, LONDON
- **Postcode:** WC1B 3QT
- **Phone:** 020 7323 0331
- **Email:** enquiries@lpff.org.uk
- **Website:** www.lpff.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** GREATER LONDON AND NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA
- Throughout London





## Trustees

| Name | Role | 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 |



## Linked charities

- BOSTON MANOR PLAYING FIELD (302925-1)
- THE DOUGLAS EYRE (THE ELMS) PLAYING FIELD (302925-2)
- PRINCE GEORGE&#x27;S PLAYING FIELD (302925-3)
- FAIRLOP OAK PLAYING FIELD (302925-4)



