The Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 304398
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 4, 1985
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- County Of Oxfordsire
Address
- Address
- South Stables
Worton Park
WITNEY
Oxfordshire
OX29 4SU
Contact
- Phone
- 01865 883488
- [email protected]
- Website
opfa.org.uk
Activities
The aim of the Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association is to enable the community-based provision of good quality and accessible playing fields, playgrounds and other suitable outdoor spaces and facilities, in order to facilitate opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, especially children and young people, to participate in outdoor sport, play and physical recreation activities.
Objects: The Objects Of The Association Shall Be As Follows:a) To Advise On And Assist In The Provision Of Adequate Playing Fields And Playgrounds For The Purpose Of Outdoor Games, Sports And Pastimes;b) To Encourage And Develop The Playing Of All Games, Sports And Pastimes As Aforesaid With A View To Promoting The Physical And Moral Welfare And The Safety Of The Population And To Extend The Benefits Of Playing Fields, Playgrounds And Open Spaces To All Members Of The Community;c) To Encourage And Develop All Type’s Of Children’s Play Facilities And Play Leadership;d) To Encourage And Develop Facilities For The Recreation Of People With Disabilities;e) To Ensure That The Fullest Use Is Made Of All Playing Fields;f) To Co-Operate In Saving Threatened Recreational Facilities;g) To Examine All Schemes Submitted Ans Where Approved Either(1) Make Recommendations To Other Bodies And/or(2) Give Direct Financial Or Other Aid Where Possible;h) To Co-Operate With Local Authorities And All Statutory Or Other Bodies For The Furtherance Of The Objects Of The Association And To Encourage The Exercise Of All Statutory And Other Powers Under Which Playing Fields, Playgrounds And Open Spaces Can Be Acquired And Where Necessary To Promote The Extension Of Such Powers;i) To Raise By Subscription Or Otherwise Funds For The Furtherance Of The Objects Of The Association;j) To Do All Or Any Of The Above Things By Or Through Trustees, Nominees, Agents Or Otherwise And Either Alone Or In Conjunction With Others.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- Education/training, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £10,203 | £10,525 |
| March 31, 2024 | £14,317 | £14,560 |
| March 31, 2023 | £13,619 | £12,512 |
| March 31, 2022 | £8,752 | £10,827 |
| March 31, 2021 | £8,979 | £25,544 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Cllr Bob Johnston (Chair) | |
| Elisabeth Sarah Bickley | |
| John David Sword | Sept. 20, 2017 |
| Meryl Henderson Smith | Jan. 28, 2014 |
| Meryl Henderson Smith | Jan. 28, 2014 |
| Paul James Bramwell | Jan. 16, 2019 |
| Sir Charles Ashley Ponsonby DL | Oct. 15, 2015 |