UK funding workspaceThe Lancashire Playing Fields Association grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 521365
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The Lancashire Playing Fields Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 521365. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire. The register describes its activities as: “??? to advise and assist in the provision of adequate playing space??? to encourage and develop the playing of games, sports and physical activities??? to promote the physical and moral welfare and the safety of the community??? to ensure the fullest use is made of playing space??? to co-operate in the saving in…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To advice on and assist in the provision of adequate Playing Fields, playgrounds, open spaces, gymnasia, swimming baths and similar institutions in Lancashire for the purpose of games, sports and pastimes or for physical welfare and training. 2. To encourage and develop the Playing of all games, sports and pstimes…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £1,650 and spending of £3,253.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,650
Latest spending
£3,253
- What it funds
- Amateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides advocacy / advice / information
Charitable objects
1. To advice on and assist in the provision of adequate Playing Fields, playgrounds, open spaces, gymnasia, swimming baths and similar institutions in Lancashire for the purpose of games, sports and pastimes or for physical welfare and training. 2. To encourage and develop the Playing of all games, sports and pstimes 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, open spaces, gymnasia, swimming baths and similar institutions to all members of the community. 3. To ensure that the fullest use is made of all Playing Fields, playgrounds, open spaces, gymnasia, swimming baths and similar institutions in Lancashire.
Where it operates
Lancashire
- Also known as
- L P F A
- Trustees
- 6
What The Lancashire Playing Fields Association funds
The Lancashire Playing Fields Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people, people with disabilities and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to The Lancashire Playing Fields Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lancashire Playing Fields Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (lancspfa.org.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 about The Lancashire Playing Fields Association
Is The Lancashire Playing Fields Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Lancashire Playing Fields Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Lancashire Playing Fields Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Lancashire.
Does The Lancashire Playing Fields Association give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Lancashire Playing Fields Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is The Lancashire Playing Fields Association?
In its latest reported year The Lancashire Playing Fields Association reported income of £1,650 and spending of £3,253.
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