# Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 231489 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/231489)
- Website: https://www.biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk
- Latest income: £24.2k; spending £22k
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/public-recreation-ground

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.

## 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 2025 | £24.2k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,400 | £5,378 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,675 | £3,761 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,675 | £3,999 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Field for resort and Recreation of adults

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Public Recreation Ground (Henry Martin Lindsell Bequest) reported income of £24.2k and spending of £22k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £35.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

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

### 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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