About

About Us

Bath Recreation is a local charity who are passionate about providing opportunities for the local community to engage in sport and recreation. We believe recreation is a key component to bringing communities together and fostering positive lifestyles.

We currently manage three sites, The Bath Recreation Ground, The Glasshouse Playing Fields and Broadmoor Lane Orchard and Play Area.

We are located in the very centre of the beautiful world heritage city of Bath, Bath Recreation plays a valuable role at the heart of the community, providing for a wide range of sporting and recreational activities and events.

The Charitable Company

The Directors/Trustees are currently; Geoffrey Fairclough (Chair), David Durdan, Angela Lewis, Martin Harman CBE, Keziah Trump, Jason Dalley, Stephen Tanner and Naomi Defroand. Background on the Directors/Trustees is given here.

Please click here for our Governing Documents. 

Objectives of the Charitable Company

The provision, with or without charge, of property in or near Bath (including, but not limited to, the Bath Recreation Ground) for use as indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for the benefit of the public. These objectives are now replicated for the Charitable Company. 

Our plans for the future

We are a dynamic charity and have made an exciting journey over the past 5 years. We hope to continue our growth for the future and welcome relationships with new partners in the bid to develop opportunities for further community engagement promoting positive lifestyles for people in and near Bath. 

The strategy for 2017 - 2022 details can be found here: Strategic Plan.