# Markfield Recreation Ground Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 521463 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/521463)
- Latest income: £60; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Other names: Markfield Miners Redreation Ground (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/markfield-recreation-ground-trust

To provide recreational services, equipment and activities for the village of Markfield

## 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 2024 | £60 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £56 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £36 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The provision and maintenance of a Recreation Ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Markfield and the neighbourhood thereof with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

## What it funds

Markfield Recreation Ground Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Markfield Recreation Ground Trust reported income of £60 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2024, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Markfield Recreation Ground Trust in its sources (last checked 5 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 Markfield Recreation Ground Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Markfield Recreation Ground Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Markfield Recreation Ground Trust fund?

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

### Does Markfield Recreation Ground Trust give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Markfield Recreation Ground Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Markfield Recreation Ground Trust'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 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Markfield Recreation Ground Trust?

In its latest reported year Markfield Recreation Ground Trust reported income of £60 and spending of £0.


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