Supporting the Charity

Aim

Ongoing support and maintenance of the Alconbury Recreation Field

Since 1980, ARFC has looked after the Recreation Field for everyone in the local area. Our purpose is simple: to provide and maintain recreational and leisure facilities that make life better in Alconbury, Alconbury Weston and the neighbouring Huntingdonshire villages.

In the mid-1980s, local volunteers built the Pavilion, which has been the centre of village sport and social life ever since. The site has grown a lot since then. We've added a second set of changing rooms, a children's play area, extra storage, six more acres of land for grass pitches, a floodlit all-weather pitch and an outdoor gym. All of this was paid for by reinvesting the charity's income, by grants and by the generosity of local people.

ARFC is a registered charity (no. 279991). It is run by a board of volunteer trustees who give their time to keep the field safe, well maintained and open to everyone.

What we provide

• The Pavilion: a function room, kitchen and social space for clubs, community groups, events and private hire
• Changing rooms: two sets, with showers and toilets
• Grass pitches: football and cricket pitches, used for league fixtures, training and casual play
• Floodlit artificial grass pitch: an all-weather surface for training and small-sided games all year round
• Children's play area: a safe space for younger children, used every day by local families
• Outdoor gym: fitness equipment that's free for anyone to use
• On-site parking: for match days and community events

Who uses the field

The Recreation Field is home to grassroots sport and community life in the area:

• Football: Alconbury Colts
• MUGA: Many different user groups, from Bootcamp, Youth football and groups of friends.
• Cricket: local teams and junior cricket
• Community groups: the Over 60s Club, the Indoor Bowling Club and the Women's Institute
• Families and residents: using the playground, outdoor gym and open space
• Events: fetes, fun days, fundraisers, private parties and our community fireworks display

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 12th January 2027 at 11:20am