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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

The Lickey Hills Society

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

Conserve/preserve the area of the Lickey Hills in north Worces./sw B'ham for the general public's: enjoyment, recreation, knowledge, education, general well-being.By protection of: landscape, flora, fauna, architecture, historical significants and general character.Activities include: raising of funds; talks & lectures; walks & visits; scrutiny of development plans; conservation activities.

Latest Income: £3,828
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Village Hall, Reading Room And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of a Community Centre and playing fields for the use of local residents/groups/clubs and socities.

Latest Income: £3,818
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Etherley And District Welfare Association

Facilities, Leisure, Professions

Providing recreational facilities for people within the village and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £3,809
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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The Amotherby Educational Foundation

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Providing Amotherby Community Primary School with the finance to acquire beneficial items not provided by the local authority. Promoting the education of persons under the age of 25 years who, or whose parents, are resident in the area of benefit, and who are in need of financial assistance. Financial support of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations.

Latest Income: £3,809
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Blacker Hill Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Recreation ground

Latest Income: £3,803
Areas of Operation: Barnsley
Status: Registered
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Llangedwyn Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of building for recreational purposes

Latest Income: £3,786
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Morgan Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Maintenance of the Morgan Recreation Ground for public use and hire.

Latest Income: £3,785
Areas of Operation: Bracknell Forest
Status: Registered
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Grassington Playgrounds Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure

TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY

Latest Income: £3,783
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Leaside Womens Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To promote the well fare of women in our area with regards to educational, recreational activities. The club operates with speakers, social evenings, and outings. We operate in the area of Harpenden Hertfordshire and includes all women from this area.

Latest Income: £3,782
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ibbotson Memorial Field

Facilities, Leisure

We provide tennis, bowls & cricket clubs. Open space for public recreation. Village hall for local associations & for hire.

Latest Income: £3,779
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Kelsall And District Rural Amenity Society

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

KADRAS operate as a society in the village of Kelsall in Cheshire.Main activities are publishing a village magazine every 2 months and other publications include recently a village walks leaflet+village directory.Provide theatre entertainment, arrange walks, village hanging baskets, litter picking,bursary for young people, make grants to other village societies.

Latest Income: £3,777
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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The Frome Society

Leisure, Research

The Frome Society has space and facilities for local people to provide or participate in activities of social, recreational or educational interest based on the arts, culture and science.

Latest Income: £3,776
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Ynysangharad War Memorial Park

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

PURPOSES OF A PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF PONTYPRIDD AND THE ADJOINING DISTRICT

Latest Income: £3,773
Areas of Operation: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Status: Registered
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Recreation Ground

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

When requested we consider providing small grants: To enhance the spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing of the children and young people in the village of Doddinghurst.To assist the Churches in Doddinghurst in their work with children and young people.To enable the growth of community and care within Doddinghurst especially for its children and young people

Latest Income: £3,742
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Willingham Playing Field Committee

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

As a charity we maintain and improve the Willingham Playing Field facilities so that the local communities have access to a sports field, changing rooms, fitness equipment and a recreational play area for children. Our fundraising activities are used to continue maintenance and developments of this facility.

Latest Income: £3,719
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Reading Room And Village Hall (gressenhall)

Facilities, Leisure

To manage a Reading Room and Village Hall for the inhabitants of Gressenhall without distinction of political or religious opinions including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.

Latest Income: £3,714
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Charlton Kings Youth And Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

The Youth Club helps to educate young people through their leisure time activities, to develop their, physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions of life be improved.The community centre aims to provide a focal point for residents of Charlton Kings to meet and hold local community events.

Latest Income: £3,714
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Chelmer Village Youth Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To provide leisure and recreational facilities for all young people with social education. To develop their physical mental and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

Latest Income: £3,710
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Falmouth Phab Club

Leisure

Our club meets fortnightly during warmer months and monthly during winter. We are a mixed group of ages and abilities. The meetings are social gatherings where we drink tea ,eat biscuits, plan outings and meals. We are a jolly bunch who like a laugh,help and support each other. The highlight of the meeting is usually a game or some other type of entertainment.

Latest Income: £3,701
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Silk Willoughby Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Managing and developing the Village Hall on behalf of the local Community. The hall is used, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of leisure activities.The sole purpose of the village hall is to provide opportunities for people from the local and wider community to meet, socialise and interact with each other.

Latest Income: £3,700
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Maria Mercer For A Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF GREAT HARWOOD BY PROVISION OF A RECREATION GROUND

Latest Income: £3,696
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Llanelli University Of The Third Age

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

U3A IS A LEARNING CO-OPERATIVE OF OLDER PEOPLE WHICH ENABLES MEMBERS TO SHARE MANY EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE & LEISURE ACTIVITIES. IT PROMOTES & FACILITATES LIFE-LONG LEARNING. U3A'S ARE DEMOCRATIC SELF FUNDED & SELF MANAGED ORGANISATIONS, THEY DRAW UPON THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS OF THEIR MEMBERS TO ORGANISE INTEREST GROUPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES OF THE MEMBERSHIP.

Latest Income: £3,694
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Walwyn Meadow Charity

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of buildings and open space for community use.Provision of public library.Provision of recreation ground.

Latest Income: £3,693
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Exford Playing Field

Facilities, Leisure

The Exford Playing Field charity offers recreational space.

Latest Income: £3,692
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Recreation Ground (war Memorial) At Pillowell

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The charity provides and maintains an open space as a public or recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the village of Pillowell and neighbourhood.

Latest Income: £3,688
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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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.