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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

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

Hollowell Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

FOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF HOLLOWELL 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.

Latest Income: £8,568
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Lurgashall Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Village community hall available to all residents within the Parish, regardless of political, religious or ethnic background, for use for meetings and educational and recreational purposes with the object of improving the quality of life in the community

Latest Income: £8,561
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Barkestone-Le-Vale Village Hub

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of Village Hall and Recreational Activities for residents of Barkestone-le-Vale

Latest Income: £8,561
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Maltby Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The Village Hall is the focal point of village life providing facilities for the use of recreational, charitable and educational activities.

Latest Income: £8,556
Areas of Operation: Stockton-on-tees
Status: Registered
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The Marina Range Association

Facilities, Leisure

Provides buildings/facilities/open space for Sport/recreation

Latest Income: £8,542
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Young People's Trust, Carlton Le Moorland

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure

PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE CARE, EDUCATION, RECREATION OR LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE PARISH OF CARLTON-LE-MOORLAND WITH THE OBJECT OF FURTHERING THEIR DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LEARNING, SPORT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Latest Income: £8,536
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Bridford Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants in particular, but without limitation, of the Parish of Bridford without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for:a) Meetings, lectures and classes, andb) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

Latest Income: £8,514
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Holne Church Charity

Heritage, Leisure, Religion

The charity invested the monies from the sale of the Church House Inn, Holne in 2018. The income from the investment is exclusively used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holne. The charity also holds the Playpark, Holne in trust for the recreation and enjoyment by the community.

Latest Income: £8,502
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Wigginton Sports And Playingfield Association

Facilities, Leisure

Providing and managing a recreation ground for the benefit of residents of the parish of Wigginton in the City of York

Latest Income: £8,500
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Thames Vale Singers

Arts, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Musical education & recreation. Fundraising support to other charitable bodies via concerts etc.

Latest Income: £8,482
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Town And Charity Estate Non-Ecclesiastical Charity

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

(1) To provide financial help to elderly people resident in the parish of Kislingbury to relieve sickness and poor health(2) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and sport for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kislingbury

Latest Income: £8,467
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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North Stainmore Parish Hall

Facilities, Leisure

A village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Stainmore and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for the use of 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.

Latest Income: £8,465
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Kirksanton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The village hall provides a locally situated social centre available to every member of the village for local events, functions and social, recreational and educational activities.

Latest Income: £8,441
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Village Hall - Harlaxton

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Village Hall hire facilities are provided for the benefit of the residents of Harlaxton. The Hall is also available for commercial hire to organisations providing recreational activities such as exercise and dance classes

Latest Income: £8,434
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Lythe Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL AMENITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Latest Income: £8,425
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Docking Allotment For Exercise And Recreation

Leisure

Docking allotment for exercise and recreation

Latest Income: £8,415
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Woking And District Society For Mentally Handicapped Children

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The provision of social, leisure and educational activities for people with learning disabilities and their parents or other carers.To work with people with learning disabilities to help them to have as independent a life as possible in accordance with their wishes.To increase public knowledge of the problems faced by people with learning disabilities and their families.

Latest Income: £8,412
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Packington Recreation Ground Charity

Facilities, Leisure

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Latest Income: £8,360
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Gosberton Public Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provides facilities for social, education and leisure activities for the local community.

Latest Income: £8,357
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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South Milford Memorial Playing Fields Association

Facilities, Leisure

Provides areas of recreation & reflection for all ages in South Milford. The committee assists with the local bonfire each year.

Latest Income: £8,342
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Riccall Lands Charity

Facilities, Leisure

Providing and managing Open spaces for public walks, recreation areas; conservation and nature areas, outdoor sports and field gardens (allotments)

Latest Income: £8,322
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Callington Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

A) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.

Latest Income: £8,286
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Romaldkirk Reading And Recreation Room

Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of education, leisure and social activities for the villagers and their families and friends

Latest Income: £8,259
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Rocester Village Hall

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

PROVISON OF A COMMUNITY FACILITY FOR ALL LOCAL GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS, INC., PRE SCHOOL, YOUTH GROUPS, ELDERLY AND GENERAL GROUPS/ORGANISATIONS. ALSO A VENUE FOR A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BOTH FOR FUNDRAISING AND PRIVATE ACTIVITIES/OCCASIONS. CAPACITY FOR UPTO 200 WITH A LARGE STAGE, KITCHEN, SMALLER MEETING ROOM, PARKING AND OUTSIDE SPACE.

Latest Income: £8,257
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Welfare Of Aged Persons, Rest Centre

Leisure

Provision of cultural, educational, recreational & communal facilities for all ages.

Latest Income: £8,239
Areas of Operation: Blaenau Gwent
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 4,072 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.