# William Henry Read for Recreation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 523545 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/523545)
- Latest income: £127; spending £100
- What it funds: Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Other names: William H Read Charity for Recreation Ground (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/william-henry-read-for-recreation

Making grants to organisations for sports and recreational activities relating to children and young persons resident within the parishes of Chapel Allerton and Potternewton, Leeds

## 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 | £127 | £100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £124 | £100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £122 | £100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £121 | £100 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £119 | £200 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for Recreation or other leisure - time occupation for young persons with the object of improving the conditions of life for such persons.

## What it funds

William Henry Read for Recreation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year William Henry Read for Recreation reported income of £127 and spending of £100. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £600 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from William Henry Read for Recreation 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 William Henry Read for Recreation open for applications now?

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

### Where does William Henry Read for Recreation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

### Does William Henry Read for Recreation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that William Henry Read for Recreation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does William Henry Read for Recreation give each year?

The register does not break out William Henry Read for Recreation'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 £100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £120 a year.

### How large is William Henry Read for Recreation?

In its latest reported year William Henry Read for Recreation reported income of £127 and spending of £100.


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