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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Foakes For Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvisional of recreational facilities. Upkeep and conservation of open spaces for the benefit of the local community
Calstock Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePrivate function hire, occasional cafe, music and performance events, coffee mornings, sports and recreational activities.
Clara Martineau Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisurePromote the residential education of children under the age of 19 years who have special ed. needs, and who are attending any school maintained by Birmingham City Council as local education authority.To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the benefit of such children with the object of improving their condition of life, with the same priority as aforesaid
Rand's Educational Foundation
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareGrants for young people up to age of 25 who are in full time education from the age of 16.Financial support for the 3 local primary schools and grants to voluntary organisations for recreational and social activities involving young people.
Acle War Memorial Recreation Centre
Heritage, LeisureRecreation centre catering for a wide range of internal and external activities meeting the needs of local sports clubs, societies and individuals.
Newburn Riverside Recreation Association Limited
Environment, LeisureOPERATION OF NEWBURN LEISURE CENTRE
The Wickford Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVarious Keep Fit classes, Tai Chi, Short Mat Bowls, Ladies Club, Ballroom dancing and afternoon Tea dances, Table Tennis, Fencing, Art and Crafts Club, Parent and Baby Group, Childrens tuition, dance classes and self defence classes. Weightwatchers & Slimming World groups, Bingo social and Members Bar with regular monthly entertainment.
Coniston Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure1) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Patchway without discrimination by associating together the inhabitants and local organisations in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.2) To maintain and manage a Community Centre in furtherance of these objects.
The Snappy Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSnappy offer Play , Recreational and pre vocational opportunities to Children and Young people with wide ranging disabilities .
Wales Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of Public facilities, including five tennis courts (hard and grass), bowling green, pitch and putt, play area for under 10's, skateboard park, kick-about area, youth shelter, intermittent car boot.
Hertsmere Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social careThe support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment
Oldham Play Action Group
Beneficiary group, LeisureOPAG work throughout the borough of Oldham to facilitate the increase of the quality and quantity of play and recreational opportunities for children and young people.
The John Gurney Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide grants for the benefit of art,culture, sport, recreation for the inhabitants of the designated area of the charity
Dwarf Sports Association UK
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe association continues to go from strength to strength. The Charity continues to support Dwarf Athletes UK wide and continues to provide opportunities for athletes and their families to come together for recreation and sport. We are maintaining our work with the sports governing bodies including Sport England to promote and further opportunities for Dwarf Sports Association UK in the future.
Kingsmeadow United Football Club
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and encourage recreation and leisure-time activities for young people to the age of 25 with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Market Weighton War Memorial Institute
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor Social and Recreational Intercourse
Bruce Wake Charity
LeisureTo apply the charity's funds on or towards the relief and assistance of disabled persons in the United Kingdom including the provision of leisure activities.The Charity ceased accepting applications for Grants on 5/4/25 and subsequently made grants such that all funds have now been expended and the bank account has been closed.
Allen's Cross Community Association
Associations, LeisureOur mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Allen's Cross and surrounding neighbourhood; aiming to bring together residents, businesses, statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations to make social, educational and leisure facilities available to all.
Harold Hill And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo advance education and to provide facilities for welfare,recreation and leisure time occupation for local residents.
Keynsham And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide leisure and holiday opportunities for children and adults with learning and physical disabilities
The Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri Muslim Community Of Metro Leeds
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareEducation/Training - the centre organises religious courses and provides training for GSCE standard Islamic Study courses.Relief of Poverty - the centre raises funds for the poor and needy, for example, Ramadan Relief for the orphans.Sport/recreation - the centre organises sport activities like inter-community football tournaments.
Batemoor And Jordanthorpe Community Association
Associations, LeisureTO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THOSE LIVING IN BATEMOOR & JORDANTHORPE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
Lydney Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of playing fields, and other recreational premises providing public benefit through healthful and enjoyable recreational activities.
The Bude Haven Recreation Ground LTD
Facilities, LeisureBudehaven Recreation Ground provides squash, tennis, bowling green, crazy golf, putting green, table tennis and pool facilities to local people and holiday visitors at affordable prices.
Pelsall Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide and maintain a community building for the local community for leisure and recreation purposes
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.