# Riseley Recreational Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 267397 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/267397)
- Latest income: £1,534; spending £623
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Bedford
- Other names: Riseley Recreation Association (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/riseley-recreational-association

Support sport and recreation in the Parish of Riseley, Bedfordshire

## 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 | £1,534 | £623 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5 | £161 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,005 | £161 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1 | £175 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3 | £157 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide adequate Recreational facilities - playing fields - playground and other amenities of a similar character for the benefit of the inhabitants of Riseley in the interests of social welfare and with the objects of improving the conditions of life of the said community and in furtherance of this object to raise funds by subscriptions or otherwise for furtherance of the objects of the association.

## What it funds

Riseley Recreational Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Riseley Recreational Association reported income of £1,534 and spending of £623. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £1,277 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Riseley Recreational Association in its sources (last checked 4 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 Riseley Recreational Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Riseley Recreational Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Riseley Recreational Association fund?

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

### Does Riseley Recreational Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Riseley Recreational Association give each year?

The register does not break out Riseley Recreational Association'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 £623. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £255 a year.

### How large is Riseley Recreational Association?

In its latest reported year Riseley Recreational Association reported income of £1,534 and spending of £623.


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