# Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 300316 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/300316)
- Website: https://www.pennparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Latest income: £2,388; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Other names: Allotment for Recreation (previous)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/penn-parish-recreation-grounds-charity

We have received capital from the grant of easements across a common and manage the investments to maintain our play and recreation areas. Our 2yr Bond matured in October 2024 and we received credit interest of £2,388.46 giving a final balance of £58,918.75. After taking advice it was determined to re-invest the balance in a 1 Year Bond.

## 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 | £2,388 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,387 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,215 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,073 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The provision and maintenance of recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Penn and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. (2) For such charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit as the trustee from time to time thinks fit.

## What it funds

Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity reported income of £2,388 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 Buckinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (pennparishcouncil.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 Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity open for applications now?

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

### Where does Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity fund?

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

### Does Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity give each year?

The register does not break out Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity'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 Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity?

In its latest reported year Penn Parish Recreation Grounds Charity reported income of £2,388 and spending of £0.


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