Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,496 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Ipswich Community Playbus
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo 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.
Beech Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Denby Dale Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
University Of The Third Age - York
Education, LeisureOur 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.
Young Men's Christian Association Neath Branch
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEstablished 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.
Hockley And Hawkwell Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social careFrom 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.
Rottingdean Whiteway Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE 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
Bell Green Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote 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
The Rawdon-Smith Trust For The Bed Of Coniston Water
LeisureTo 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.
Caversham Park Village Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureOur 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.
Leicestershire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo 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.
Hillstown Miners' Welfare Trust
Leisure, ProfessionsProvision 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.
Chagford Recreational Trust
LeisureThe 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
The Letchworth Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Hyson Green Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION, 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.
Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareto 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.
Carmarthen Breakthro' (breakthro' Caerfyrddin) Project
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe 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
Cartwheel Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe 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.
Village Hall (ringmer)
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide 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.
The Colden Common Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureManaging 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.
Greek Orthodox Community Of St Constantine And St Helen
Charitable activities, LeisureTo 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.
The Brahmin Society North London
Leisure, Religion, Research1. 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.
The Woodford Parish Church Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionGeneral 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
The Shire Hall Trust
Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureHOWDEN 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.
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.