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.
Kintbury Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN KINTBURY ESPECIALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES SO TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Basildon Hospital Radio
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureBasildon Hospital Radio provide an entertainment and information service to the patients, staff and visitors to the hospital. Most of our programmes are music based with our daily request shows and our weekly programme aimed at the hospital staff being the most popular. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and broadcast 24 hours per day with both live and computer-controlled programmes.
Bishopstone Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and courses and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Peasedown St John Recreation And Children's Playground Charities
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Recreation Ground is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Peasedown St John without distinction of political, religious or other opinion, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.Alongside a large area of open space, there is a children's play area; a skate park; a BMX track and also a football pitch with associated changing rooms and buildings.
Plumpton Parents Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, LeisureOPERATIONS ARE LARGELY OF A FUNDRAISING NATURE, WITH EVENTS ORGANISED FOR THE SCHOLCHILDREN OF PLUMPTON SCHOOL, THEIR PARENTS, THE STAFF AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. TYPICAL EVENTS INCLUDE VILLAGE JUMBLE SALES, A CHRISTMAS FAYRE, A SPRING BALL, AN END-OF-TERM BARBECUE, AFTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CLUBS, AFTER-SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS, QUIZZES, SCHOOL CALENDARS, AND AD-HOC EVENTS.
Rotary Club Of Redhill Trust Fund
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe fund raise by organising sales, entertainment or collections in the street
Wickersley Christian Institute
LeisureWe provide sports and recreational activities i.e. bowling green activities and offer our clubhouse as a facility for group meetings and functions in the village.
The Rochester Veterans Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide sport and recreational facilities for the elderly and old people living in and around the Medway area using facilities which are fully maintained for the stated purpose.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for sport/recreation, all for the public benefit.
Orford Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvide recreational facilities - Sports Pavilion and tennis courts
Ormesby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePredominantly Amateur Boxing, but we also incorporate, Keep Fit, Health and Well Being, Sport and Recreation, Education and Training and a meeting place for the local residents if/when required as the building was bequeathed at the outset in 1939.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall and function equipment for community groups and local individuals for leisure and education and entertainment purposes.
Messingham Memorial Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureSport and recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Messingham
Dove Bank Parent Teachers Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureTo help raise money for the school re educational and recreational purposes.
Aylesbury Gateway Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe object of the charity is to provide leisure activities for people with learning disabilities from Aylesbury and the surrounding area, including regular social evenings, theme park and theatre outings, as well as special evenings of entertainment.
Withycombe Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Withycombe parish, including meetings of village organisations, recreational activities and leisure-time pursuits
Horsmonden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Hall is used for a number of social, cultural and recreational activities for all age groups. We have disabled access and facilities and a fully fitted, well equipped kitchen.
Llanhennock Club And Reading Room
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvides an attractive venue for Community Council Meetings, Village Hall Committee Meetings, Llanhennock Ladies Meetings, Yoga Classes, Art Club, and for private parties. Also used for occasional entertainment, social evenings, and church events
The Iden And Frewen Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGrants for young people up to the age of 25 for educational (GCSE,further and higher education)and sporting purposes where the applicant has reached county standard or equivalent. Grants also made to educational and voluntary organisations providing educational or leisure time activities. Applicants must be resident in the Parish of Northiam.
Bracebridge Heath Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide a building and facilities for the use of various local groups and organisations for exercise, entertainment and educational purposes.
Redlake Valley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of hall facilities. Promotion of social, education and leisure activities for local people.
Weedon Bec Trust
Arts, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePlaying Field leased to Parish Council for recreational facilities for the village i.e Village Fetes, Car Boot Sales, School Sports, Fair etc. Book Grants for students of 18yrs or over in full time education in college or university.
Yeovil Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charitable purpose of the Unit is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
Swindon Blind Association
Associations, Health, LeisureCraft Club - Tuesdays 10 am - 1 pm Principally cane work, but any other craft work is encouraged.Social Club - Wednesday 2 - 4 pm Entertainment provided by either visiting performers or activities such as dominoes or bingo.
Elstronwick And Danthorpe Community Charity And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisurePrvides a Playing Field to the village
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.