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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,496 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,496
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Ipswich Community Playbus

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age, by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for group play in which parents can participate where appropriate. In the interests of social welfare to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Ipswich so that the conditions of life may be improved.

Latest Income: £143,431
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Beech Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a Village Hall, Green and Recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of Beech and the immediate surroundings. Specifically, for the purposes of lectures, meetings, classes, physical recreation, leisure activities and all other forms of recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Beech and its environs.

Latest Income: £142,920
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Denby Dale Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The charities activities are to provide for Denby Dale and the surrounding neighbourhood premises for meetings, lectures, classes and other recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

Latest Income: £142,156
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age - York

Education, Leisure

Our u3a offers learning activities which reflect members wishes and which aim to satisfy the widest possible range of interests; educational, cultural, recreational, physical and social.

Latest Income: £140,928
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Young Men's Christian Association Neath Branch

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Established in 1875, YMCA Neath is a non profit making charitable association serving the people of the Neath North Ward and surrounding areas.A community based organisation providing a wide range of educational, sporting and recreational activities for children, young people and adults in our local and neighbouring communities.

Latest Income: £140,827
Areas of Operation: Neath Port Talbot
Status: Registered
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Hockley And Hawkwell Day Centre

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social care

From our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are available, 4 days a week, Monday to Thursdays. We have our own modified ambulance to collect and return the disabled and elderly to their homes.

Latest Income: £139,113
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Rottingdean Whiteway Centre

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The RWC is a community Centre for local Clubs & Societies to hold meetings and activities. It also offers a wide range of adult education and leisure classes in addition to providing pre-school classes. The centre is available to hire for events and parties etc.It is entirely self financing and does not receive support from local or national Government.

Latest Income: £138,963
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN

Latest Income: £138,659
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Bell Green Community Association

Associations, Leisure

Promote the well being of the community resident in Bell Green neighbourhood. By associating the said community and local authorities, volentary and other voluntary organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the community. To co-man

Latest Income: £138,355
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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The Rawdon-Smith Trust For The Bed Of Coniston Water

Leisure

To preserve the Trust's property in perpetuity under local control for the purpose of affording to the public facilities for recreation. The income from these facilities to be used to provide financial support to charities and voluntary bodies in the five parishes with immediate access to Coniston Water; to help maintain the lake and its surroundings as a place for quiet enjoyment.

Latest Income: £138,089
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Caversham Park Village Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Our area of benefit is Caversham Park Village in Reading and neighbouring parts of Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.We exist to improve the condition of life for all inhabitants by establishing, maintaining and managing a Community Centre and by advancing education and providing facilities for recreation and leisure time activities.

Latest Income: £135,013
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

To advance the education of its members in Leicestershire and Rutland in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. This is provided by a programme of training, social, educational and recreational activities.

Latest Income: £134,455
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Hillstown Miners' Welfare Trust

Leisure, Professions

Provision of recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £130,726
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Chagford Recreational Trust

Leisure

The Charity's objectives are to promote and provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare in the parishes of Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Drewsteignton - for both residents and visitors.We maintain facilities for Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Swimming and support a range of other activities

Latest Income: £130,408
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Letchworth Civic Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.

Latest Income: £128,840
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Hyson Green Youth Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

EDUCATION, LEISURE, SPORT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE. YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES TARGETTING 13-19 YEAR OLDS. COMMUNITY ACITVITIES, ADVICE AND CAPACITY BUILDING. ROOM, OFFICE AND SPACE HIRE. TARGETTED SERVICES FOR BME YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.

Latest Income: £128,444
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre

Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the triangle in a common effort to advance education, relieve poverty, sickness and distress, further health and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of for the said inhabitants and work with other charities.

Latest Income: £127,158
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Carmarthen Breakthro' (breakthro' Caerfyrddin) Project

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The purpose of the Association is to relieve the condition of children with severe learning disabilities by the provision of leisure activities to assist the family or those responsible for such persons residing primarily but not exclusively in the Carmarthen area, with the help of volunteers

Latest Income: £124,814
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Cartwheel Youth And Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

We promote education, social welfare and leisure time activities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Elland area with emphasis on those between ages of 11 and 21. We do this in association with local inhabitants, local authorities and local voluntary and other organisations.

Latest Income: £123,612
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Village Hall (ringmer)

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

Provide buildings for the use for religious activities by the Parish Vicar, and for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Ringmer. Without distinction of sex, political or religious or other opinions; for use for meetings, lectures, library services, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the residents of Ringmer.

Latest Income: £122,947
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Colden Common Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Managing and maintaining the Community Centre to provide facilities, services and events to the local community.To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Colden Common.

Latest Income: £122,566
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Greek Orthodox Community Of St Constantine And St Helen

Charitable activities, Leisure

To advance the Greek Orthodox faith, and public education and to provide facilities in the interest of the social welfare, for recreation and leisure time activities with the aim of improving the condition of life for the Greek Orthodox and other Orthodox communities in the London Borough of Croydon and neighbouring Boroughs.

Latest Income: £121,177
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Brahmin Society North London

Leisure, Religion, Research

1. To provide means and facilities for education, religious, cultural and recreational activities.2. To support other charities and institutions having objects similar to those of BSNL provided they are not of a political nature.3. To promote activities pertaining to the philosophy of the Hindu religion amongst the people of Greater London4. To promote participation in healthy recreation.

Latest Income: £120,765
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Woodford Parish Church Memorial Hall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

General Charitable Purposes, Education/Training, Religious Activities, Arts/Culture, Sports/Recreation, Children/Young People, Elderly/Old People, Other charities/Voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, General public

Latest Income: £120,441
Areas of Operation: Redbridge
Status: Registered
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The Shire Hall Trust

Arts, Facilities, Housing, Leisure

HOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.

Latest Income: £116,866
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 4,496 registered recreation leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the recreation leisure charities by income?

Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£247.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of recreation leisure charities?

Recreation leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for recreation leisure charities?

Across all recreation leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 80.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of recreation leisure charities?

Recreation leisure charities have an average annual income of £282k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.