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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Threlkeld Recreation Field
LeisureProvision & maintenance of recreation field.
Eggleston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOpeate and maintain in good overall condition Eggleston Village Hall and make available for various community related activities.
Farley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for use of inhabitants of Farley and surrounding areas for meetings, coffee mornings, recreational and leisure activities
Foxley Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLeisure, sports, education for community development
Staunton-On-Arrow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Staunton-on-Arrow 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.
Duffield Cumberhills Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducational and recreational meetings for women. Local community projects.
The Bugle Wvs Darby And Joan Club
Facilities, LeisureSummertime coach trips every month, winter fortnightly meetings in the village hall where there is various speakers and entertainment, birthday and Christmas parties.
Popham Hall
LeisureMaintenance of the Hall and grounds to allow social and educational recreation for the inhabitants of the Parish.
Hollingbourne Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Environment, LeisureThe charity is based in the Village of Hollingbourne, Kent, for members living in and around this country area. It offers training, education arts, culture, sport and recreation, plus environmental conservation and heritage education and activites. This is carried out in a friendly, happy admosphere.
Ebberston Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureMaintain and manage Ebberston village hall for community use. Raise funds for its upkeep and improvement/development via hall hire, community events (e.g. BBQ, talks, performances, recreation, learning) for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of village and vicinity.
New Ferry Village Hall Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvides the accomodation for physical activities, recreational activities and drop in groups.The New Ferry Village Hall mainly serves the communities of Bromborough, Bebington, New Ferry and Port Sunlight. There is a large sports hall and upstairs community rooms.
Whitley Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureLocal Whitley branch of the WI, providing education, entertainment,support and a voice for all women. We promote rural initiatives, the environment, and the countryside. We have monthly meetings with a speaker, regular outings, sports and leisure activities. See our website for more information
Weare Giffard Recreation Ground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisurechildren's play area. Senior cricket, Junior Cricket, net practice and junior cricket practiceAnnual Fete. Occasional youth club activities.
Harrow Bengalee Association
Arts, LeisureTo promote and foster educational, cultural, social and sporting activities specially Bengali Language, music and leisure time activities for its members living in London Borough of Harrow, Brent and anywhere in UK without distinction of sexual orientation, Race, religious, Political or any other opinion. To maintain liaison with local statutory authority & other voluntary organisations.
Pinxton Miners Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity provides facilities for various charitable groups including football teams, drama group, model aircraft group, mother and baby group, line dancing and pigeon clubs. The facilities can also be hired out by the club's members for private functions and meetings etc.
Brendon Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureVillage hall used for meetings (P.C & other local organisations), classes, weddings, parties, elections etc.
Hepworth Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a recreational area for the children, youth and other residents of the village.
The Gate And District Welfare Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity is set up to provide facilities for the local community. The Hall is used on a regular basis by local bands, Tae Kwondo, dog obedience and dog craft training. No events are now held by the Committee.
Penbryn Memorial Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisuremaintain the upkeep of the memorial hall in the village so that it can be used by the general public.organise events etc in the hallorganise entertainment/ lectures etc. for the general public.allow hire of the hall to the public for their use.promote community development.
Llanfoist Old Age Pensioners Association
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo give the membership regular activities, companionship, entertainment and caring friends.Members meet 1 monthly, to enjoy a hot two course meal, followed by entertainment.This is very beneficial, as many members live alone.
South Staffordshire Local Village Transport
Beneficiary group, LeisureGroup at present operates 2 x 12 seater vehicles with tail lift and wheelchair facilities. Vehicles are available to groups or individual needing transport to enable the mobility impaired, elderly and housebound of our area in South Staffordshire to attend Day Centres, Recreational Clubs andother activities.
Hawksworth Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionTo promote any charitable purpose and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the inhabitants of Hawksworth and its surrounding area, through the provision of a village hall and the maintenance, upkeep and running costs of Hawksworth Church, its fabric and surrounds and all things ancillary thereto.
Pta And Friends Of Lymington Catholic School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureArranging various functions to raise money and provide educational enjoyment for the school: fetes and fairs, easter activities, outings, get togethers.The monies raised are then invested in the school and the children as regards equipment, entertainment, extra learning opportunities
St Richards Parents Staff And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe fund raise to provide education/training and sport/recreation. In addition, we provide grants and human resources for staff/volunteers.
The Leslie Potter Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureGiving grants to organistaions and charities in the parish of Dereham
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.