Looking after the field and Pavilion day-to-day
We manage all bookings, keep the grass cut, maintain the buildings, handle repairs, run safety checks, empty bins, and keep everything looking loved. It’s the quiet, steady graft that makes the place feel relaxed and well-cared-for.

Planning improvements that make the site even better
From the new patio to updated signage, from EV chargers to rethinking the car-park layout, we’re always looking ahead. Some things appear overnight; others take a year of gentle nudges — but everything is guided by what’s best for the community.

Working hand-in-hand with the Parish Council
They own the field; we run it. It’s a partnership that allows the space to stay flexible, responsive, and rooted in what residents actually want. Our management plans and decisions are shared openly and shaped together.

Managing money carefully
Every penny raised is spent on improving or maintaining the field and Pavilion. Nothing goes elsewhere. Accounts are reported yearly, independently audited, and shaped by the needs of the site.

Encouraging community use and involvement
Football, cricket nets, parties, musicians’ jam sessions, walking clubs, picnics, school events — the Rec is for everyone. It’s also home to Strollers Cricket Club, and on Sundays you’ll find Phoenix FC making good use of the pitches. Membership is automatically open to every Fownhope resident, and representatives from groups who regularly use the space are routinely invited to committee meetings to share their thoughts.

Led by volunteers
The Pavilion heating turns on, the grass gets cut, the bookings run smoothly, and the place stays welcoming because volunteers give their time, skills and care. Without them, the site simply wouldn’t function.

Guided by a committee of trustees
Nine trustees (six elected by residents, three appointed by the Parish Council) keep things running, supported by additional non-voting members who organise practical work or represent regular user groups.

Open to everyone
Every resident of Fownhope is automatically a member. Anyone can attend AGMs, propose ideas, raise issues or get involved. It’s a village space, shaped by the village.

Always improving, always listening
From dealing with dog-waste concerns to welcoming a new football club, from tackling vandalism to exploring future investments (yes — even robotic mowers!), the FRFA keeps its ear to the ground and adapts as the community’s needs change.