# Copley Recreation Ground

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 505367 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/505367)
- Website: https://lynesackandsoftleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Durham
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/copley-recreation-ground

The charity was set up to project manage the the refurbishment and improvement of the play facilities which included the grounds and equipment known as Copley Play Area for the benefit of the children in the parish. This included obtaining funding for the project and the continuing maintenance of the grounds and equipment. The trustees are the parish councillors.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For an open space as a Recreation Ground of pleasure Ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of lynesack and softley.

## What it funds

Copley Recreation Ground is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Copley Recreation Ground reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Copley Recreation Ground in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (lynesackandsoftleyparishcouncil.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

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

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

### Where does Copley Recreation Ground fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Copley 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 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Copley Recreation Ground?

In its latest reported year Copley Recreation Ground reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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