# Somerset Play Forum

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1117004 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117004)
- Company number: 05835575
- Website: https://www.somersetplayforum.co.uk
- Latest income: £2; spending £150
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somerset-play-forum

For more info visit www.somersetplay.org.uk. SPF provides support and infrastructure for the Play Sector in Somerset. Namely: Support and expert advice to VCS providers, Representation at other groups, Process for campaigning for higher quality and increased play opportunities, Resources for developing children and young peoples play provision and opportunities.

## 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 2021 | £2 | £150 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 3.1 to advance the education and development of children and young persons through Play in Somerset.3.2 to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals in Somerset who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or so circumstance with the objects of improving their conditions of life by promoting their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

## What it funds

Somerset Play Forum is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Somerset Play Forum reported income of £2 and spending of £150.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Play Forum in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (somersetplayforum.co.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 Somerset Play Forum open for applications now?

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

### Where does Somerset Play Forum fund?

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

### Does Somerset Play Forum give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Somerset Play Forum makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Somerset Play Forum give each year?

The register does not break out Somerset Play Forum'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 2021 was £150.

### How large is Somerset Play Forum?

In its latest reported year Somerset Play Forum reported income of £2 and spending of £150.


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