Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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King's Sutton Playing Fields Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareKINGS SUTTON PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION for the management of the ground and facilities at Kings Sutton Village Playing Fields to support the activities of Tennis, Cricket, Football clubs and village social activities.This is not to be confused with the Kings Sutton childrens park and recreation ground
Newton Ferrers Club And Reading Room
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureReading Room and Recreation Room and Club for the use primarily of men or women of the artisan and labouring classes irrespective of their religious or political views resident in the Parish of Newton Ferrers or who shall reside in the neighbourhood of the Parish.
Redmarley Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall and other amenities to the local community
Sharnbrook Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureManagement and maintenance of a recreation/sports facility.
Shevington And District Community Association
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Shevington and District Community Association are:1. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Shevington . . .to advance education and provide facilities . . . for recreation and leisure time occupation . . . improving the conditions of life especially for the lonely and isolated in our community
The Holbeach Drove And Whaplode Drove Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureUmbrella organisation providing facilities, open space, Playing Fields, Sports Facilities, Community Hall/Venue to local community.
Mayfield Recreational Association
Facilities, LeisureTo manage the recreation ground (the Trust proprety) and pavilion for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Mayfield.
The North Moor Playground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureRECREATION GROUND
Eckington Miners' Recreation Ground And Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe provide facilities and numerous activities as a whole for the use of our members and their families as well as the general public of our community.Provided are Football,Bowls,dancing & keep fit and the entertainment of our senior members we also encourage the use of our facilities for the younger musicians in the area.Fund raising for certain Charities ie Help The Hero,s
Crewkerne War Commemoration Trust Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF RECREATION GROUNDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Village Hall And Recreation Ground And Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe charity maintains and runs Westhall Village Hall including the Playing Field and Children's Play Area. We also get involved and organise community events which help maintain our community spirit.
Bramwell Memorial Parish Institute
Facilities, LeisureThe Bramwell Memorial Institute provides a facility for the village community to use for arts, sport, recreation or any other community activity that benefits the population of the parish and the surrounding area.
Thurston Lunch Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide meals and recreational activities for residents and former residents of Thurston, over the age of 55. The aim is to improve lifestyle of members who are restricted by health, age & poverty. Outings & events are also arranged.
Holbrook Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN.
Hoghton Autumn Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE CLUB PROVIDES FORTNIGHTLY LUNCHES FOR MEMBERS OVER A RADIUS OF 4 MILES AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE AFTERNOON. TRANSPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR DISABLED MEMBERS.
Clavering Jubilee Field
LeisureThe Jubilee Field is used for sport and recreation by the inhabitants of Clavering and surrounding villages
Frome And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.
Bullock Park
LeisureProvide recreation facilities for the inhabitants of the parish of Shipdham.
Longtown Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Longtown, 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 this rural community.
Jephson Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThis Charity provides funds for the maintenace of a Village Hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish. The Hall can be hired by any individual or organisation for a reasonable fee with booking priority given to residents of the parish. In addition to the money raised in this way, the Charity raises funds by providing entertainment and recreational and educational events.
Hethe New Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureCommunity village hall providing meeting and recreational venue for local population
The Orchard Garden, Collingham
Facilities, LeisureThe Orchard Garden is held in trust for the purposes of a recreation ground for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Collingham and Linton.
The Village Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide for the benefit of inhabitants of Washington Village and neighbourhood without distinction of sex, race or of political or other opinions access to a variety of social, educational and leisure activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants and secure the establishment of a community centre.
Great Milton Recreation Ground Management Committee
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureAdministers and maintains Recreation Ground, Childrens Play Area and Pavilion building
The Earlswood And Newchurch West War Memorial Association
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo commemorate the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the district during the war 1939 - 1945 whose names appear on the plaque erected in the Memorial Hall.We maintain and run the Memorial Hall to provide facilities for the local community to encourage the provision of education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities.
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.