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.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides premises for the social and recreational use of the inhabitants of Whelford and the surrounding area.
Pisces Swimming Club For Disabled People
LeisureThe Pisces Swimming Club provides opportunities to swim and/or exercise in quieter, more controlled swimming sessions in warmer water than normal swimming sessions at the local swimming pool at the Leiston Leisure Centre. Help and encouragement is also provided in a friendly atmosphere.
Fen Edge Association For The Learning Disabled (f.e.a.l.d)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureFEALD arranges and funds social and leisure events for people with learning disabilities in the Fen Edge Educational Area of South Cambs. The charity also gives grants to individuals for holidays and leisure activities.
L G Sutton Recreation And Pleasure Ground
LeisureManagement and maintenance of recreational facilities
Skaigh Wood Trust
LeisureSKAIGH WOOD TRUST OWNS AND MANAGES A SMALL WOOD WITH OPEN ACCESS FOR THE PUBLIC. ITS MANAGEMENT AIMS TO PROVIDE SAFE RECREATION AND TO MAINTAIN THE ECOLOGICAL QUALITY OF THE WOOD AND ITS BORDERING RIVER AND PASTURE LAND.
The North West Ward Association
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the association shall be to promote and encourage the spiritual, recreational and educatinal welfare of the people of the North West Ward.
Taunton Hospital Radio
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProviding an entirely volunteer run & managed FM Community Radio Station to the care and wider general communities within Taunton Deane boundary, and to anyone outside of the reach of the FM broadcast via the internet and dedicated smartphone app, including patients cared for within all hospitals in Somerset, to ease isolation, inform on important topics and provide general entertainment
Shepton Mallet Collett Park Charity
Facilities, LeisureDuty of care for towns public pleasure park known as Collett Park.
The Reading Room, Edgeworth
LeisureEducation and leisure
Braunston (northants) Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureOffer recreational and sports facilities mainly for the local community.
King George's Field
LeisureProviding recreation and sport for the village of Congresbury
Thomas Lorkin Daniell For Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRECREATIONAL PLAYING FIELD WHICH INCLUDES FOOTBALL PITCH AND CLUBHOUSE, YOUTH SHELTER, PLAY EQUIPMENT AND A MULTI USE GAMES AREA
Halo (handicapped Activities And Leisure Organisation)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careProviding a social club for disabled adults and children giving respite for parents and carers.Club nights are every 1st3rd & 5th Tuesday each month we provide arts and crafts,quizes,cooking,games etc.
Doynton Cricket Ground And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProviding and maintaining a playing field for the use of people in Doynton and the surrounding area.
Whaplode Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide comunity with wide range of interesting talks, demonstrations, entertainment and education. Participates with NFWI on national and international issues with reference to women.
Builth Road Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Garden and Community Recreation Field/Paly Area
Barnetby Le Wold Recreational Field
Facilities, LeisureCommunity sport
Bildeston Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of sporting facilities to Bildeston and the surrounding villages
Drayton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall used for various activities such as fetes, fayres and entertainment.
Penywaun Community Centre
Facilities, Leisureto provide recreational activites for the Penywaun area
Banstead Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintain and protect recreation ground for the public use.
The Poor's Allotment & Recreation Ground Charities
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvide open space for recreation and allotments for cultivation to parisioners of Cold Ash
Inner Wheel Club Of Blyth Benevolent Fund
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareCoffee Mornings, Pea & Pie Suppers, Fashion Shows, Stalls at shows, Entertainment evenings.
The Maria Louisa Burrell Charity Of Barton Mills
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo give financial help for the upkeep, maintenance and repair of any building in the parish of Barton Mills that is used as a village hall, or similarly for any recreation ground in Barton Mills.
Marske Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSporting Activities
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.