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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 231489
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Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 231489. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford. The register describes its activities as: “The Town Council care for recreation grounds to include fairfield recreation ground this was left solely for the use of cricket for the Town of Biggleswade.” Its charitable objects are: “Field for resort and Recreation of adults.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £24.2k and spending of £22k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£24.2k
Latest spending
£22k
- What it funds
- Amateur sportOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £24.2k | £22k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,400 | £5,378 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,675 | £3,761 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,675 | £3,999 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
Field for resort and Recreation of adults
Where it operates
Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees
- 1
What Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) funds
Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £35.2k in total.
How to apply to Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (biggleswadetowncouncil.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 about Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)
Is Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Does Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) give each year?
The register does not break out Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)'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 2025 was £22k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,033 a year.
How large is Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)?
In its latest reported year Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) reported income of £24.2k and spending of £22k.
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