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.
Sennocke Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonthly meetings; Art group; Gardening group; Walks group; Theatre outings; Leisure activities; educational visits. Support for local community. Assistance with W.I.District, Federation and National events.
The Village Institute Aber-Oer
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Aberoer Institute is a small community hall run by volunteers, held UPON TRUST to permit the use in perpetuity under the name of the Village Institute Aberoer, as a room or hall for meetings, lectures, entertainments, recreation, or similar purposes of a non-sectarian or political character for the use of residents in the parish or neighbourhood of Esclusham and their relatives and fr
New Southgate Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare for the inhabitants of the London Borough of Enfield
Brierley Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF RECREATIION FIELD
Poringland Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureUnder the banner of the National Federation of Women's Institutes, Poringland Institute provides educational and recreational activities for women within Poringland and the surrounding villages. We also provide support to community activities in the area.
Riseley Recreational Association
LeisureSupport sport and recreation in the Parish of Riseley, Bedfordshire
Pta - St Blasius Shanklin Ce Primary Academy
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisureproviding extra educational facilities and supplies which would not normally be available to the children.providing extra leisure facilities for educational puposes.
The James Grove Recreation And Sports Ground Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo oversee the use of the land granted under conveyance for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the Urban District of Halesowen as at present constituted
Halberton Children's Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSport and recreation
Dallington Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation and sport
Almsford Open Space
Facilities, LeisureUse of land for recreation and sporting activities
The Wright Fund
Charitable activities, LeisureMakes grants for recreation and other leisure time purposes.Applies income to the relief of need.
Boldron Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain and manage Boldron Village Hall for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Township and Parish of Boldron without distinction of sex, or political religious or other opinions, in accordance with the first schedule of the original deed of gift.
Whitbourne Playing Field Association
Facilities, Leisureto provide a recreation ground and playing field for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of greater Whitbourne
Heswall Musical Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvide entertainment to the public of Wirral by way of performing light operatic shows, reviews and concerts. Raise funds for other local charities.
Loch Neaton Recreation Ground (loch Area)
Animals, Facilities, LeisureLoch Neaton is an area in Watton Norfolk managed by unpaid trustees . The water of approx 2 acres is used by people as a fishing venue while the surrounding area is landscaped with facilities for picnics. Footpaths around the lake are used by dog walkers and pedestrians. This recreation area was given to the people of Watton by benefactors who wanted the people to have a unique leisure facility.
Ings Public Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureLand for recreational use.
The Cribyn Recreation Field Club (clwb Cae Chwarae Cribyn)
Charity and VCS support, Leisuregeneral fund raising events througt the year eg: bingo, BBQ, Quize, Sponsored walk
Isfield Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides & maintains a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of Isfield.
Llansantffraid Recreation Association
LeisureCommunity Recreation and Leisure Facilities
Colesmead Road Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMiscellaneous sums to support the provision of parks and open spaces.
East Halton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide two meeting rooms together with kitchen and toilets as well as an office/Doctor's examination room for the benefit of all organisations within East Halton and their members and can be hired by people from outside East Halton to provide leisure and indoor recreational facilities for the residents of East Halton. Finally, we provide room for a Polling Station when needed.
W C Yeo Bequest
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureGrants to organisations for charitable purposes also voluntary bodies, young people, religious activities, sport or recreation, or educational training.
Radio Lonsdale
Arts, Health, LeisureProvides Radio entertainment for patients in Furness General Hospital
Miners Institute And Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe have provided and maintained a hall which has been regularly used, such as by the village Sunshine Club (the over 60s), activities for young people run by North Copeland Youth Partnership, and various functions like wedding receptions and bithday parties. The hall is also used by the Parish Council and the County Council for meetings.
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.