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.
Lawrence Weston Community Farm
LeisureLawrence Weston Community Farm is a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people and its service users by working with local people and others to provide a range of innovative, exciting, educational, environmental and recreational activities in Lawrence Weston.
Maurice Chandler Sports And Leisure Centre
LeisureWe are a Sports Centre which offers: Football, Badminton, Bowls, Roller Hockey, Netball and more to the general public.
Interact Chelmsford Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfareActivities & opportunities to support children & young people with additional needs/disabilities, their families/carers & the wider community. Including training & workshops to improve peoples' emotional, mental health & well-being; friendship, leisure & learning clubs & activities, befriending & peer support; increasing awareness & reducing the stigma associated with disability.
Active Christian Trust (the Megacentre)
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of recreation and leisure facilities and activities for young people and the community. The provision of social welfare activities and programmes for the benefit of the community.
Darlaston Fellowship Of The Disabled
LeisureProvision of recreation and leisure time services,including transport,for disabled residents of Darlaston.
The Nicholas Everitt Park
Facilities, LeisureLAND TO BE USED AS AN OPEN SPACE BY INHABITANTS AND VISITORS TO LOWESTOFT. REASONABLE FACILITIES SHALL BE GIVEN FOR GENERAL SPORTS AND RECREATION INCLUDING WATERSPORTS.
Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club Trust Limited
LeisureThe provision of a sports centre and ancillary activities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the local area.
The Friends Of Rendcomb College
Associations, Education, LeisureThe provision of scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries at Rendcomb College. The provision of materials and equipment for use by staff and/or pupils at the College. The provision of new buildings at the College, such other provisions as in the opinion of the Trustees will continue to the educational, recreational or pastoral requirements of the College.
Measham Community And Recreation Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe objects of the charity in the period under review are, in the interest of social welfare, to improve the conditions of the life of the inhabitants of the area by the provision and maintenance of a community hall and recreation ground.
Garth Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareA community and young people's project for socialising, education and recreational activities. Youth club operates at least three evenings each week during term time. Counselling service for young people. After school homework club, with sporting activities.Evening meals for young people as part of healthy eating plan. Provision of training to young people currently excluded from school.
The Cornwall Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) 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.
The Southgate Sports And Leisure Trust
LeisureTo provide a recreation and leisure facility for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southgate and the surrounding area. To encourage participation in sporting, recreational and leisure activities including coaching and training.
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesEducation/training, eg Digital inclusion training, Sport/recreation. eg Short Mat Bowls, Table Tennis, Line dancing, Live music, Cinema club
The Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund
Leisure, ReligionTo assist groups and individuals for educational, social , recreational and other charitable purposes within the administrative areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Newport, with Monmouthshire County Council being designated as the host Authority
The Driffield Navigation Trust
LeisureMaintenance and Administration of The Driffield Navigation for commercial, leisure and recreational purposes
North Romford Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities for welfare and recreation for local residents.
Hope Park
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust was established in 1974 after the 10.6 acres of land was bequeathed to the Town Council from the Estate of Sir Percy Hope OBE.JP. The Trust object is the provision of a pleasure ground and garden for recreation and enjoyment for the inhabitants of, and visitors to, the town of Keswick and neighbourhood.
Friends Of Leicester City Farm Limited
Associations, LeisureTo provide an educational and recreational resource
Long Ashton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain the Long Ashton Community Centre and Recreation Ground, on behalf of the Parish Council, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Long Ashton.
The Ardleigh House Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureTHE ASSOCIATION RUNS ARDLEIGH HOUSE. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR RECREATION & LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TABLE TENNIS, SHORT MAT BOWLS, YOGA, POTTERY, BALLROOM DANCING, LANGUAGES, AMATEUR DRAMATICS, BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS ETC. OTHER ORGANISATIONS USE THE VENUE FOR THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS.
Ponthir Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a facility (the hall) for social welfare, educational, recreational and leisure time activities with the objective of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants of the local community.
Effingham Village Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision of leisure, social, recreation and sporting facilities and a village hall for the use and benefit of the residents of Effingham and its immediate neighbourhood.
Mencap Mon
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureTo support people with a learning disability, in particular by the provision of help and advice for them, their families and carers and by campaigning for better services. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for people with a learning disability so as to improve their lives.
Ffestiniog Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe centre provides facilities for education, training, arts, culture, sport and recreation for people of all ages within the community.
The Windsor Festival Society Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureThe aim if the Society is to promote the arts. The policy is to provide musical and other entertainment including events for young people, in a historical setting that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of residents.The principal activity is to provide an annual festival at Windsor and the neighbouring area in the autumn and a smaller event in the spring.
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.