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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Cwm Betterment Recreation Fund
Facilities, LeisureMaintain the recreation grounds in accordance with the objects of the charity and promote future use in the locality as per the Authority's approved budget, resolutions and policies.
Burton Leonard Sportsfield Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvides area for recreational activities
Bishop Norton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe hall provides a community building & facility for all the local community to use for recreation & sport. We help the general public & elderly community. We arrange a variety of events, ranging from medieval feasts, quiz nights, monthly lunches, band nights, pantomines, garden shows etc. Other clubs such as bowls hire the hall for their activities.
Holton St Mary Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of village hall for social, leisure, recreational and community events
Adlington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureArts and crafts. Recreational activities. Education in various forms ie Denman College
Flockton Miners' Welfare Scheme
Leisure, Professions110 sport/recreation
St Margarets-At-Cliffe Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide the means and venue for our members to participate in many educational and recreational activites.
Honingham New Recreation Ground And Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a facility by way of a Village Hall and Recreation Ground for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Honingham, Norfolk, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings,lectures,classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Patrington Playing Fields Association And Recreation Club
Facilities, LeisurePlaying field
The Maldon Court School Parents' Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising to provide equipment for school and entertainment for children
Warehorne Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareFUNDRAISING FOR AND GENERAL UPKEEP OF VILLAGE HALL AND ITS AMENITIES. PROVISION OF EVENTS FOR THE EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF LOCAL RESIDENTS. VILLAGE HALL FOR HIRE BY GENERAL PUBLIC.
Henry Charles Stephens
Facilities, LeisureUpkeep of recreation fieldUpkeep of Village HallPromoting community spirit within the village
Mapleton Village Social Club
Associations, LeisureThe objective of the Club is to provide a mixture of social, welfare and recreational facilities and leisure time occupation for the inhabitants of the Area Of Benefit (Mapleton and the surrounding neighbourhood) for the purpose of improving the quality of life and sense of community cohesion for the said inhabitants.
Hertfordshire Lea Valley Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe objects of the charity shall be to advance education and to provide facilities recreation or other leisue time occupation in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the conditions of life for women in the area of benefit without disinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Brassington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a Village Hall facility for Social, Recreational, Educational and Village Governance use by the local Community of Brassington. Also to provide this facility for use by others not resident in the Parish of Brassington at the discretion of the Village Hall Management Committee.
Fen Ditton Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Parish Council owns the Recreation Ground which is held in charity & provides Recreation Facilities for the village. All councillors are Trustees & maintain & administer the Facilities including football & cricket pitches, basketball court, children's playground & a wildlife area. Sponsored walks & running clubs use the grounds.The Pavilion is used as a meeting place for community events.
Thurloxton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is held for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Thurloxton 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.
Tameside Association Of Voluntary Youth And Community Organisations
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo support voluntary youth and community organisations which are furthering the recreational or social welfare needs of the community in Tameside and the surrounding areas.
Bredon's Norton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the village hall for the use by the residents of Bredon and Bredon's Norton and surrounding areas for meetings, lectures, and classes of an educational nature and for recreational/leisure activities with the object of providing 'added value' to the lives of local people many of whom are elderly.
Friends Of Claygate Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careProvision of facilities and other leisure-time activities, not normally provided by the Local Authority, for older people within the local community.
The Colebrooke Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFundraising, maintaining, organising and managing the Colebrooke Parish Hall and the activities held therein to provide for and accommodate community events and pastimes, and a recreational facility for the inhabitants, young and old, of the villages of Colebrooke, Coleford and Penstone and their rural environs.
Crowhurst Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Hall and open space leisure and sports facilities for the benefit of the local community for private and village wide functions.
Cotwall End Primary School Home And School Association
Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, LeisureTo raise funds to provide extra facilities for the pupils of Cotwall End Primary School. We provide funding for Education and Training purposes to enhance subjects being studied. We provide equipment for sport and recreation for the pupils and we provide volunteer manpower to help with school events and activities.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of the facilities of a village hall for use primarily by people in Dowdeswell and the surrounding areas.The finances of the trust include those of the Dowdeswell Recreational Ground (294155)
The Ash Womens Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Ash Club gives information and advice, and provides facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving life for women in the area of Spelthorne without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. The Club also fundraises in a small way to respond to other charitable causes in line with our objects.
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.