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.
Newnham Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvide space & facilities for village & private social & entertainment & fundraising events. Also organise annual show for produce & crafts. Five trustees are elected for a four-year term and the management committee is also made up of user representatives and co-opted members with specialist knowledge.
Eyke Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides a recreational area for parish use.
Sir John Wood, Hengrave And Flempton Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Trust is to provide funds through a medium of grants for the recreational, social moral and intellectual development of the inhabitants of the parishes of Flempton and Hengrave without distinction of sex, age or of political , religious or other opinions. Any resident on the electoral register and has been a resident for one year or longer shall be eligible to apply for a grant
Llanerchymedd Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Leisurethe community council who are also the nominated trustees for this charity are responsible through this charity for the upkeep of these grounds which have been donated to the residents of llannerchymedd for their use as both a playarea but also encompassing the village war memorial.To ensure that it is as safe and well maintained an area as possible.
Hatfield And Dunscroft Miners' Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide sport/recreation facilities
1st Cotgrave Brownie Pack
Associations, LeisureEducation/TrainingArts/CultureSports/Recreation
The Usworth Colliery Welfare Retired Miners' Fund
Leisure, Professionswelfare and entertainment for retired members (64+)
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe MEFT was established to assist young people in the village of Medbourne with their education and beyond e.g.:assistance with educational resources and to make the transition from education to paid employment (tools for apprentices, appropriate clothing for job interviews etc..). The MEFT also owns a small amount of recreational land in the village, some of which is now a children's playground.
Mynydd Cerrig Welfare Committee
Facilities, Leisurei) Promoting the social, leisure and recreational interests of people within the area of benefitii) To establish a village hall
Thameside Preservation Trust
LeisureThe objects of the Trust are to acquire and preserve for the benefit and recreation of the public land adjoining the River Thames situated in the parishes of Wooburn, Little Marlow and Marlow in the county of Buckinghamshire.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureChearsley Road Recreation Ground, Long Crendon. Provision of recreational space for public use. Recreational and leisure use. Enjoyment of open air, improvement of health and sporting activities.
The Reeth Literary Institute Trust
LeisureGives limited grants for individuals for educational and beneficial recreational purposes and also for voluntary bodies working for the interests of social welfare and education with the object of improving life within the township of Reeth.
The Barwick And Stoford Recreational Trust
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Barwick & Stoford Recreational Trust raises funds to improve the facilities (for ALL the community) at the Whitcross Recreation Ground in Narwick
The Bridge Community Centre Association
Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF THE BRIDGE WARD OF NEWARK ON TRENT AND SURROUNDING AREA, WE AIM TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR BOTH YOUNG AND OLD AND HELP THEM WITH HEALTH ISSUES ETC, ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS PLUS EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.
Gosforth Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe playing field committee manage the village sports and recreation field
Old People's Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe promotion of health, the relief of poverty & hardship & the advancement of education (incl.social & physical training activities - Recreational Charities Act 1958) and any other charitable purpose for the benefit of employees & former employees of the coal mining industry in the UK employed in or formerly employed in any present or past coal mining area & their relatives and dependants
Top O'th' Edge Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF RECREATION GROUND
Lenham Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOffer educational workshops and recreational activities and support the local community.
The 'village Hall At Langley On Tyne In The County Of Northumberland'
Facilities, LeisureResponsible for the management and maintenance of a community building on behalf of the residents of Langley-On-Tyne and surrounding district. The building is hired out to individuals and organisations for a variety of educational, social and recreational activities.
Wirral Outdoor Education Association
LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation physical education or other leisure time occupation of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the persons for whom the facilities are provided.
Widford Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureA recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish.
Salopian Brass
Arts, LeisureBrass band run as leisure activity for members
Lindfield Dramatic Club
Arts, LeisureDrama. Providing public entertainment by amateur dramatic productions and activities,
Pirton Bury Trust
Environment, LeisureThe preservation of a Nationally important Scheduled Ancient Monument. Providing an area for the quiet recreation of the general public. Conservation of wildlife - both flora and fauna. The site is located in Pirton, Hertfordshire.
Toddington Mother Baby And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvides recreation, crafts, play and socialisation for mothers, babies and toddlers in Toddington
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.