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.
Great Munden Recreational Garden
Facilities, LeisureFacilities for the general community
Cadence Performing Arts & Entertainment
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur aim is to advance the musical education of local young people and selected adults (with an open membership) by training them in the playing of musical instruments and movement (dance) for performances, exhibitions and in competition. We are 100% non-profit making, and any funds raised by groups members, staff and Trustees are used exclusively to further the groups activities.
Hockworthy Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureHockworthy Village Hall was placed into Trust for the benefit of the village in 1953 with the objective of providing "recreation rooms and a centre in which the social, moral and intellectual life of the inhabitants of the Parish of Hockworthy without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions find means and opportunity for development".
Plympton Corporation Trust
Heritage, LeisureRepair and maintenance of Plympton Guildhall for cultural and recreational activities
Public Park And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground
Britwell Salome Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of Britwell Salome and the neighbourhood thereof, without distinction of political, religious and other opinions, including the use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the life conditions of those inhabitants.
Llansannan Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interests of such members to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations.
Kings Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision of sporting and recreational facilities and an open space for the residents of Henfield
Mission Hall And Recreation Room
Facilities, LeisureProvides a building for community use.
Smeatharpe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Upottery and the adjoining parishes without distinction of political, relegious or other opinions, including meetings lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the condition of the said inhabitants.
Newquay Gateway Club
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareAmateur sport .Recreation and companionship, including a weekly club night and pleasure and interest trips out.The charity provides buildings/open space. this is for people with learning disabilities.
Visually Impaired - South Notts
Health, LeisureSocial and entertainment events for visually impaired people living in South Nottinghamshire.The group meets on the last Thursday of each month except August and December
Smithson Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining the Smithson Recreation Ground, Hitchin, North Herts for the benefit of members of the public.
Holmgate Darby And Joan Club
LeisurePROVIDE FACILITY FOR RECREATION FOR ALL GROUPS OF PERSONS AGED AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND FOR THE COMMUNITY WELL BEING.
East Bridgford And District Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisurearts,culture, sports, recreation,
Hylton Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureHylton WI is a member of the National Federation of WI's and forms part of Tyne and Wear South Federation of WI's. Activities include a monthly meeting open to both members and guests and comprises a business section and also an entertainment or speaker from a wide variety of backgrounds. Involvement in activities organised by both our local and our national groups are also supported.
Ewart Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Ewart Recreation Ground
Deri Wood Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureCustodians of Deri Wood recreation land given to the residents of Llanfair Caereinion to enhance quality of life.
Pilsley Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Horrabridge Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo help and educate boys and girls through their leisure activities.
The Harbury Senior Citizens Benefit Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide the Senior Citizens of Harbury with activities including a Summer Outing, a Christmas Party and entertainment
Gwernymynydd School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTHE CHARITY AIMS TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND PUPILS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSING ON SPORT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Ashendon Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of playing field facilities including football pitch, all-weather sports court, pavilion, children's play equipment etc, allotments, paddock and car-parking.
Galmington Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the community as a whole.
The Reynolds Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Aldington without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
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.