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 New Light Gospel Church Charitable Trust
Leisure, ReligionChurch -Religious activities, which enables physical and spiritual growth of the members including:Prayer meetingsSunday worshipsBible TeachingsCareer development programYouth program Other recreational activities etc.We make donations to other organizations and individuals.
The Recreation Ground, Ardleigh
Facilities, LeisureHolds the Recreation Ground Ardleigh in Trust
St David's And District Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careRecreation and provision of trips and outings for elderly and disabled; meetings of elderly on a weekly basis; provision of social days & evenings for the elderly in St. Davids and surrounding areas.
Horrabridge Recreation Field
LeisureIN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A RECREATION FIELD AND SPORTS PAVILLION.
Uppermill Stage Society
Arts, LeisureThe charity exists solely for the production of drama and musical productions. The object of the exercise is to provide entertainment for our audiences and for the players, and to educate both in the dramatic arts.
Luccombe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Luccombe without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions and in particular for use of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Totland Bay Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo finance leisure and sporting activities for inner city young adolescents and their families to provide opportunities for extra-curricular activities and community engagement.
Silverdale Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for children, the elderley and the general public
Marhamchurch Revell Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a playing field for recreation or other leisure time activity for the benefit of the general public in the parish of Marhamchurch with the objects of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants.
Penketh Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide regular meetings and activities, educational and recreational, for all women in our area. Everyone is welcome.
The Ruiton Windmill Preservation And Development Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide a venue with historic value to accommodate youth and adult activities within the local community - help develop the use of our facility for the benefit of all age groups. We provide a facility that is set in open land and is ideal for sports, art, culture recreation, environmental, heritage etc.
Milton Village Hall
Animals, Facilities, LeisureOnce monthly bingo evening.Hall is available to be hired by the public and is used for a range of activities such as;Weekly indoor carpet bowls club.Local band practices.Other sports and leisure activities.Dog training classes
Cooling Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides recreational facilities for young children and operates/maintains a recreational facility for the local community.
Albert Road Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement and maintenance of Albert Road recreation ground
Poor's Land
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareRECREATIONAL LAND INCLUDING A FOOTBALL PITCH
Maes Chwarae Trefdraeth / Newport Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inbabitants of Newportand the neighbourhood therof.
Memorial Sports Ground
Facilities, LeisureEstablished in 1922 to ensure the continuing provision of sports and recreation grounds.
Kennerleigh Parish Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe main meeting place for all village activities, including leisure activities such as indoor bowling, upholstery classes, etc.
Seddon Park Or Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisurePublic park and recreation ground.
South Kelsey Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe village hall provides a place to meet, socialise, raise funds for charities and local small business ventures. We provide a place for entertainment and discussion, information boards and a centre for the village to congregate without distinction as to sex, political, religious or other opinions.
New Christ Church Friends' Association
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religionprovide resources for New Christ Church Primary Schoolprovide entertainment for children of new christ church primary school beyond curriculum
Twyford Children's Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureChildren's Recreation and Play
The Frilsham & Yattendon Parochialcharities
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePayments to individuals in need (particularly the elderly and infirm) for the relief of poor and to support famililies in need to support extra curricula recreational activity for children
Parkgate Miner's Welfare Scheme
Leisure, ProfessionsRECREATIONAL USE
East Harling Children's Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of public ground for the purposes of the Recreation Grounds Act 1859 as a playingfield for children and youths
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.