Poulton Playing Field and Allotment Charity (PFAC) was first registered as a Charity in 1961, "for the benefit either generally or individually of persons in need, hardship or distress resident in the area of Poulton, Gloucestershire". In addition to its original objective, the charity now oversees the management of the land known as ‘Englands’, which is actively used as a playing field by both the Poulton Cricket and Football Clubs, and as open space for the village. Part of the land is also used for allotments, which are rented to tenants in the village on an annual basis, and a further section of land to the west of the playing field boundary is currently given over to meadow. 

 

The Englands playing field has been developed into a great asset for the village since it was given in trust in the 1970s, and has been further improved by the construction of a modern sports pavilion, which was built as a Millennium Project with funding provided under several sports-related grants. The Pavilion is used by the sports clubs but is also available for residents to hire, and has (limited) alcohol and event licensing in place.

 

The Englands Trustees are responsible for the day-to-day management of Englands. The Trustees actively manage the meadow and other parts of Englands but it is the Cricket Club that keeps the playing field in wonderful condition all year round.

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We have tenants on all our allotments at present. Please get in touch with us if you’d like to be added to the waiting list.