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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The North Mymms Recreation And Charitable Trust
LeisureThe distribution of funds to recreational and charitable organisations in the Parish of North Mymms
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureA place for exercise and recreation for the inhabitants of the Parish of Aldershot and neighbourhood.
Wymington Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall for various clubs, recreational activities and childrens and adults parties run by a committee.
King George V Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThroughout the year we host Fun Days, Firework Nights & other charitable events, together with obtaining grant funding, to provide and maintain the playground equipment and surrounding public area which was gifted to the town in 1936 for public recreation. We aim to provide a safe outdoor environment for children of all ages and backgrounds to play in.
Hartland Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Playing Field and Associated Facilities for the Community of Hartland
Launceston And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Arundel Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 - 19 YEARS, WORKING WITHING THE GOVERNMENT FRAMEWORK OF EVERY CHILD MATTERS.
Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe hall committee organises events to provide entertainment and community activities. The hall is a focal point for the village and provides a venue that villagers can hire for functions and other activities, such as playingsports . The committee organises fund raising activities, including external funding, to raise money to maintain and run the St James and St Nicholas community hall.
Village Hall Rous Lench
Facilities, LeisureProvision of community facility per the hall's objectives:The hall is to be used for the purpose of physical and mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions.
Birling Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides indoor and outdoor meeting and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Birling and neighbouring villages.
Recreation Ground (known Locally As The Thirsk And Sowerby Flatts Preservation Trust)
Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thirsk & Sowerby. Recreational facilities.
Tresmeer Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo manage a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Tresmeer and surrounding areas in the county of Cornwall 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.
Drigg And Carleton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the life of the parish of Drigg & Carleton inhabitants.To keep the property in proper repair and insure against loss or damageby fire and generally manage the same under the direction of the Parish Council.
Ealing Arts
LeisureEaling Arts is an association of Societies and Clubs, both for amateur and professional, who have a common interest in the Arts and in arts activities in the London Borough of Ealing.
Guston Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of inhabitants of Guston Parish in the County of Kent and of neighbouring Parishes without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
The Fazakerley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureWe are a umbrella organization providing a meeting place, advice and support, to local people living or working in the Liverpool North Area. We also offer recreational activities for all residents of North Liverpool including childrens playgroups, health & fitness classes, pensioners social evenings, community gymnasium, dance classes and meeting rooms for all local associations
The Dry Drayton School And Village Association
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureProvide & assist in the provision of facilities for education at the school not normally provided by the LEA.Provide facilities for recreation & leisure with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Dry Draytron & the neighbourhood.General charitable purposes.Make grants to organisations & act as an umbrella or resource body.
Village Green At Shottermill
Facilities, LeisureRecreational activities for Haslemere's residents.
Hutton Cranswick Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding social, educational and recreational facilities for women in the local area.
Castleacre Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureTO MAINTAIN THE PLAYING FIELD IN CASTLE ACRE FOR SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL USE.
Age Concern Buckingham And District
Charitable activities, Leisure, Saving of livesRegular afternoon tea with information sessions from local organisations such as police and citizens advice.Outings.Lunches.Yearly Tea and entertainment.RafflesQuiz
Woodbury Community Hall (axminster)
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide and maintain a hall for the use of the general public for activities to the benefit of the community i.e. sport, art, entertainment, W.I. and church meetings etc.
The Eastwood Chorale
Arts, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careProviding musical education and entertainment to the local community with concerts and musical performances in local venues, care homes and a local stroke club.
The Keinton Mandeville Recreational Trust
Charity and VCS support, LeisureRecreational & fundraising in Keinton Mandeville
War Memorial Institute
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,PARTIES WEDDINGS ETC.
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.