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.
H H Wills For A Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides funds derived from investments for two village halls in the parish of Wrington.
Recreation Ground - Newton Nottage
Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareAllotments for labouring poor.
Haile Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposes including providing entertainment and recreational activities to the general public. The charity also provides the buildings and open spaces in which the general public can enjoy their pursuits and activities.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Sports Facilities for all
West Leake Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe education & entertainment of our members & generally.
South Milton Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureIt gives its members the opportunity of working and learning together by providing a wide range of leisure and learning activities. We work together to improve the quality of life in the community and to enhance the position of women by developing their skills and talents. We influence decision makers at all levels and are consulted by Government on major matters of social concern.
The Edge End Recreation Ground Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureSports & recreation. i.e. Football and other ball sports. Community activities, e.g. annual fete and bonfire.
The Emsworth Stroke Club
Health, LeisureThe relief of persons who have suffered a stroke; by holding regular weekly meetings for members and providing entertainment, therapy (speech, games, art, craft and exercise), social enjoyment, celebratory events, outings and excursions; also holiday vacation assistance and carer relief in special circumstances.
Haslemere Sports Association
LeisureWorks closely with sports clubs and sports organisations in the Haslemere area to promote community benefit through sport and in particular with the provision and development of sports and recreational facilities in the area in the interests of social welfare.
Broughton Beck Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide village hall for use by parish for social and recreational purposes.
War Memorial Gardens
Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureCommunity council provides recreational facilities, a community hall and cemeteries. The charity relates only to the memorial gardens and hall. The community council makes grants to organisations, not the charity.
Lower Gornal Darby And Joan Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide facilties for education, recreation and social activities for the benefit of elderly people living in Lower Gornal or its surrounding areas.
Recreation Ground And Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space for recreational activities and wild life support
Eastcombe Pavilion
LeisureProvide building and facilities for local use and recreation.
Shafton Recreation And Pleasure Ground
Facilities, Leisureparish coucil facilities for football, crown green bowling & indoor community centre activities
Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareManaging the running of the hall,which is available to the local residents, clubs, associations,and churches for events,meetings,education,and recreation. To let the hall to out of village parties to generate income to insure the upkeep of the hall,and enable disadvantaged groups to have the hall for free or at a reduced rate.
Heydon Parish Room
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of facilities for business and recreation
Norton Hill Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisurePlay area/recreation.
Recreation Ground, Seagry And Startley
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe recreation ground and the included play area are maintained by trustees for the benefit of residents, visitors and guests. There is a small football pitch with goalposts, a basketball net, playground and a large open area. There is a small pavilion and toilet. The ground is great for childrens parties, playing outdoor games and having fun.It has easy access and parking.
Recreation Club
Beneficiary group, LeisurePreservation of children's sport field.
Queens Park Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisuresport & recreation
Abingdon And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, LeisureTo advance the education of young members to provide,and promote the provisions and facilities, for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilties which will improve their conditions of life and will assist in the developmet of their spiritual and mental capabilities, self reliance and individual responsibility.
Castlethorpe Youth Club 91
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the youth club shall be to help encourage and educate girls and boys through their leisure time activities so as to develop their moral, physical and mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and worthwhile members of society and that their conditions of life and prospects may be improved.
The Doncaster And District Association For The Visually Impaired
Health, Leisure, Social welfareTHE CHARITY OPENS THE CENTRE TWO DAYS PER WEEK AND WELCOME VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE TO COME ALONG FOR LUNCH AND TO SOCIALISE. WE HAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT DAY EVERY LAST THURSDAY IN THE MONTH.
Hoby Recreation Trust
LeisureObjects of the charity are providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for recreational or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hoby and the neighbourhood thereof with the object of improving the condition of life of 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.