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.
Harrogate Hospital Radio Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureThe purpose of the Society is the creation and broadcast of radio programmes for the benefit and entertainment of the Trust's patients, their families and friends, staff and volunteers together with the wider community supported by the Trust.
1st Bagshot Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEDUCATION/TRAININGSPORT/RECREATION
Falmouth Surf Life Saving Club
Leisure, Saving of livesProvide Surf Life Saving Service and Associated Training Facilities. Recreation, fitness and health through life saving and its associated activities.
Elsdon Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for social and recreational use by the local community.
Poughill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe hall is available for sports and leisure activities for use by the local community.
Birdwell Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground
The Tameside U3a
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducational, recreational and leisure activities for people over 50
Amlwch And Penysarn Old People's Welfare Committee
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides a meeting place,with disabled facilities, for other charities or voluntary bodies to engage in physical or mental recreational activities.
Ellerker Village Green And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureManages recreational space and equipment in the centre of the village
Littleton Colliery Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsMonitor the use of recreation facilities and buildings including sports fields & open space
Scruton Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureThe objects of the Association shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Scruton and the neighbourhood by providing facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Porter Recreation Ground Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureChildren's playground in Kencot & Bowls Club in Broadwell
West Stafford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintain the fabric of the Village Hall and Grounds providing general recreational facilities for the Village.
Barming Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureHiring of Hall to various community groups for recreational and educational purposes, serving the needs of the people of Barming and district.
The Church Lands
Leisure, ReligionUpkeep of Hammerwich Church.Support for sport and recreation within the Parish of Hammerwich
Cooper Recreation Room
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a small hall for community use
Wyre Piddle Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the parish hall for the use of the residents of Wyre Piddle and neighbourhood and in particular for use for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
Kilndown Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR THE LOCAL VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS TO USE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HIRE OF THE HALL TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
1st Davyhulme Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/Training & Sport/Recreation for Children/Young People
Dilwyn Cedar Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides a village hall for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Dilwyn 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 objective of improving the conditions of life for said inhabitants.
Friends Of St. Joseph's Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSupports the education and training, sport and recreation of children
Stainton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for use of local village community along with organisation of village events (sports day, Christmas Party)
Helions Bumpstead Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureArts and CultureSports and Recreation
The St Dennis Playing Fields
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of recreational space for people including a childrens play area with play equipment,tennis courts,football pitch and seating for general use.
Long Lane Community Association
Associations, LeisureTheAssociation provides facilities for the recreational, leisure and educational pursuits of the local community of all ages.
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.