# Northamptonshire Recreation Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284863 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284863)
- Latest income: £13.3k; spending £50.7k
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northamptonshire-recreation-association

The Obelisk Centre provides recreaional facilities in the actual building and playing fields.The facilities are available for use by a local football club providing training and social arrangements for boys and girls under 18 years of age. During the summer months a cricket club uses the facilities as does a local blind elevenThe facilities are available free of use by disabled organisations

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Northamptonshire Recreation Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Northamptonshire Recreation Association reported income of £13.3k and spending of £50.7k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Northamptonshire Recreation Association in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Northamptonshire Recreation Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Northamptonshire Recreation Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Northamptonshire Recreation Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Northamptonshire Recreation Association?

In its latest reported year Northamptonshire Recreation Association reported income of £13.3k and spending of £50.7k.


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