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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Wombourne And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureIn particular, to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Wombourne and the neighbourhood by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objective of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Upper Sapey (edith Silcock Memorial) Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureUse of buildings and grounds for recreational/educational activities for local community.
Bradfield And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureAdvance the education of young people in agricultural affairs, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interest of their welfare, provide and promote facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations which will improve their physical and mental wellbeing and will assist in the development of self-confidence, self-reliance and responsibility as members of the community.
Richard Thompson Gunton Memorial Fund
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureProviding Onslow St Audrey's School with benefits not provided by the LA. Providing prizes to pupils who have shown outstanding public spirit. Promoting the education of prospective, present or past pupils of the school who are in need of financial assistance. Making grants to Hatfield charities educating or enhancing through leisure time activities the lives of persons under the age of 25 years.
Hemswell And Harpswell Village Hall Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides a central community facility for recreational and other use, Also provides a small playing field complete with play equipment for use by young children.
The Nazeingberries Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureArranging help, outings and entertainment for elderly and/or disabled people in Nazeing
King Edward Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Laindon Ward area. To advance education and provide facilities in the interests of socail welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Bolton Le Sands Free Grammar School
Education, LeisureProvision of accomodation and facilities for a wide range of village organisations to meet for educational and leisure purposes.
The Bunbury Rooms
LeisureTo provide buildings and facilities for the purposes of physical and mental recreation and moral and intellectual development and entertainment for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Mildenhall.
Marston Meysey Parish Room Committee
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a village hall and garden for the use of the those living in and around the village for general social activities and entertainment.
Cransford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureCransford Village Hall aims to provide a Village Hall Building for the use of local inhabitants for meetings, Lectures, Classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation. With the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Pontrobert Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureManages Pontrobert Village Hall for the benefit of the Community
The Hennock Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity shall be the provision andi maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Hennock and the area of benifit 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,
Meads Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/trainingArts/CultureSport/Recreation
Shilbottle Miners' Welfare Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvision and maintenance of a village hall and recreational ground.
Gellilydan Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureRESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING AND MANAGING OF THE VILLAGE HALL
Harrow Recreation Ground Trust
Facilities, LeisureSport/recreation
Clayton West And District Darby And Joan Club
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareSocial activities ie meetings with speakers or entertainment, coach trips, bingo, quizzes.
The Spade Hammer And Pen Society
LeisureSpade Hammer Pen was originally set up in the 70's offering a meeting place to promote the leisure, social, and recreational activities for African Carribean people in the Erdington Area of B,ham.
The Preston Society
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchWeekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.
Age Concern Looe
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureAge Concern Looe is mainly a social outlet for senior citizens. We meet most Tuesdays between 2pm & 4pm. We have quizzes, bingo, bring & buy, coach trips, entertainment, people to give talks, annual dinner tea & biscuits in a friendly atmosphere. We meet at Looe Social Club, West Looe.
Jubilee Park Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision of nature park & summer house for use of public.
Tunstead Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureFOOTBALL PITCH/CHANGING ROOM FACILITIESPLAYING FIELD/RECREATION GROUNDPLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDRENPORTACABIN USED FOR MEETINGS/CLUBS/BINGO
The Marloes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMarloes Village Hall is the only non-religious community building in the parishes of Marloes & St Brides providing a place for social, eductional and recreational activities.
1st Brede Scout Group
Associations, LeisureGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, SPORT AND RECREATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
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.