# Cawthorne Recreation Ground

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 523542 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/523542)
- Latest income: £3,500; spending £720
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Barnsley
- Other names: Canthorne Recreation Ground Trust (working); Cawthorne Miners Welfare Recreation Ground (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cawthorne-recreation-ground

THE CHARITYS ROLL IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE SPORTING GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,500 | £720 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £500 | £1,609 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £500 | £230 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £500 | £440 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £400 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political,religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a Recreation Ground.

## What it funds

Cawthorne Recreation Ground is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Cawthorne Recreation Ground reported income of £3,500 and spending of £720. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,999 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cawthorne Recreation Ground in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Cawthorne Recreation Ground open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cawthorne Recreation Ground is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cawthorne Recreation Ground fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Barnsley.

### Does Cawthorne Recreation Ground give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cawthorne Recreation Ground makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cawthorne Recreation Ground give each year?

The register does not break out Cawthorne Recreation Ground's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £720. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £600 a year.

### How large is Cawthorne Recreation Ground?

In its latest reported year Cawthorne Recreation Ground reported income of £3,500 and spending of £720.


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