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The London Playing Fields Society

Registered charity 302925, on the register since 18 October 1965. The 6,234th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

From the registerYear to 30 September 2025
Income£1.8m
Spending£2.1m
Deficit£281k
AccountsUp to date
Legal formOther
Years on the register60

What it says it does

The provision, promotion and protection of playing fields in London for sport and physical activity with the aim of creating a happier, healthier and more cohesive London by providing places to play sport forever. The society caters particularly for the young, old, disabled and disadvantaged. It also provides resources and coaching facilities for students at schools, universities and colleges.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Amateur SportEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.