Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Christians In Entertainment
LeisureChristians in Entertainment exists primarily to serve all those in the entertainment profession through spiritual encouragement, pastoral care, networking and personal support.
Carter Institute
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Clanfield without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
St Buryan Parish Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureSt Buryan Parish Playing Fields Association works with our community to provide leisure opportunities which contribute to the health and well-being of all, ensuring that our plans fully comply with governance documentation and reflect the needs of the whole community.
Meysey Hampton Playing Fields Committee
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain the village playing field for it's use by the community
Recreation Ground And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureCustodians of recreation ground and playing field held in trust for community of Llanfair Caereinion to enhance quality of life.
The People's Park And Recreation Grounds
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space parkland for the General Public
Boarshurst Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide a residential resource, Boarshurst Centre, for groups wishing to partake in educational, recreational (outdoor pursuits) in the Saddleworth Area. The Centre is run through a sister charity Saddleworth Outdoor Pursuits Association (702185).Very occassionally, provide small educational grants
The Gloucestershire Cricket Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo support the game of cricket for all.To help provide expertise, guidance and financial assistance for young people to achieve their full potential in cricket.To promote community participation in healthy recreation through cricket related physical or recreational activity in particular for those with ill health, disability or financial difficulties.
Lands Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity's purposes are to promote the benefit of inhabitants of Lands and Morley by providing the facilities for social welfare for recreation, leisure and education; to establish, maintain and manage a community centre for the purpose; and promote other charitable purposes as appropriate.
Cherry Burton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Village Hall providing recreation facilities for the local community
Harlescott Centre Association
LeisureTo promote the benefits to the inhabitants of the beneficial area without distinction of sex or political or religious or other opinions by associating local authorities voluntary organisations and the inhabitants of the area of benefit in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation
Holbeach St Marks Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureSt Marks Village Hall provides a leisure recreational play area with a hall that is for hire by local clubs, organizations and the beneficiaries of Holbeach St Marks, The adjoining Parish and Hamlets.
The Chichester City Band
Arts, LeisureBrass Band which offers concerts and entertainment. We also train band members to improve their musical abilities and also run a training band with the prime objective to give musical training to youngsters and adults at no cost to themselves.
Middlewood House Limited
LeisureProvide a meeting place for members of bodies doing good work and to provide facilities for education and physical and mental recreation for the benefit of the comunity who live in Higher Poynton.
Hertingfordbury Recreation Ground
Facilities, Housing, LeisureRECREATION AND SPORT. HOME OF HERTINGFORDBURY CRICKET CLUB
Thurlaston Village Hall (leicestershire)
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide and maintain the Village Hall for the people of Thurlaston and surrounding area, to use for meetings, social activities, educational and recreational classes
Naburn Village Hall
Arts, Education, Facilities, LeisureSchool activities - drama, games, sport, exercise. Entertainment in support of village hall and Naburn Village Community, summer gala, Christmas bazaar, hired for parties and dances.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space for informal recreation.
Church Hall Corston
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Corston without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Seale Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation facilities, for football and leisure
Playing Field And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Grundisburgh Playing Fields for the benefit of all residents of Grundisburgh.
Naval Base Devonport Area Fund
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureAssisting in the area of Plymouth Naval Command, in cases of need, persons serving or having served as members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Nursing, Womens Services, Reserves or Auxilliary services or being dependent spouse, widow or widower and to Promote the efficiency of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines by providing recreational facilities and amenities.
Duddon And Clotton Hoofield Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides buildings and facilities for sport and general recreation purposes.
The Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe aim of the Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association is to enable the community-based provision of good quality and accessible playing fields, playgrounds and other suitable outdoor spaces and facilities, in order to facilitate opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, especially children and young people, to participate in outdoor sport, play and physical recreation activities.
Tetsworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe help to maintain our Village Hall for the use of the whole community. We endeavour to provide social, educational and leisure activities that appeal to as many of our community as possible.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,072 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 (£244.4m). 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 £2.7bn 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 81.8%. 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 £272k. 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.