Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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, LeisureConserve/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.
Village Hall, Reading Room And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Community Centre and playing fields for the use of local residents/groups/clubs and socities.
Etherley And District Welfare Association
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProviding recreational facilities for people within the village and surrounding areas.
The Amotherby Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProviding 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.
Blacker Hill Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground
Llangedwyn Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of building for recreational purposes
Morgan Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance of the Morgan Recreation Ground for public use and hire.
Grassington Playgrounds Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO 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
Leaside Womens Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo 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.
Ibbotson Memorial Field
Facilities, LeisureWe provide tennis, bowls & cricket clubs. Open space for public recreation. Village hall for local associations & for hire.
Kelsall And District Rural Amenity Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureKADRAS 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.
The Frome Society
Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Facilities, Heritage, LeisurePURPOSES OF A PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF PONTYPRIDD AND THE ADJOINING DISTRICT
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWhen 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
Willingham Playing Field Committee
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureAs 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.
Reading Room And Village Hall (gressenhall)
Facilities, LeisureTo 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.
The Charlton Kings Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Chelmer Village Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo 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.
Falmouth Phab Club
LeisureOur 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.
Silk Willoughby Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareManaging 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.
Maria Mercer For A Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF GREAT HARWOOD BY PROVISION OF A RECREATION GROUND
Llanelli University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureU3A 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.
Walwyn Meadow Charity
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision of buildings and open space for community use.Provision of public library.Provision of recreation ground.
Exford Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe Exford Playing Field charity offers recreational space.
The Recreation Ground (war Memorial) At Pillowell
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
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.