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.
Hollym Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingArts/cultureSport/recreation
Alexander Memorial Playing Field
Education, Facilities, LeisureMaintains and controls an area of level ground as a playing field for local cricket and football clubs, the free enjoyment by village residents and visiting members of the public, and for recreational and religious events as considered beneficial to the community, including use by pupils at the village school.
Sarah Robinson Memorial Fund
LeisureSport/Recreation
The Friends Of St John's School
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionRAISES FUNDS FOR ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST RCP SCHOOL TO PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT.
Blaenau Recreation Association
Leisurerecreation association
Broad Oak Recreation Ground Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTHE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK OR RECREATION GROUND PROVIDING AMATUER SPORT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY. ALSO BUILDINGS FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE
Charity Of Richard Metcalfe
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides recreational activities for senior citizens
Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo maintain the village recreation area for the benefit of all villagers. To provide and maintain football and cricket pitches and a playground for the village children.
New Delaval Social Welfare Centre
LeisureThe provision of recreational and community facilities.
The Friends Of Dibbinsdale
Associations, Environment, Facilities, LeisureWe aim to encourage the conservation and protection of the Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve by developing public interest in its unique habitat and maintaining an excellent and interesting environment where teaching recreation and training can take place.
Raglan Village Hall And Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureThe RVHA works to improve the availability, quality and use of community facilities within the village of Raglan, Monmouthshire
Chacewater Old Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureGeneral Charitable purposes
Chelmsford St Raphael Club
LeisureFortnightly social meetings for the interest and entertainment of mature physically disabled persons in or close to Chelmsford.
The Fielding Recreational Trust Fund
Leisure, ReligionProvide financial assistance for members of St Marks Church and the Layton Community for recreational/church activities.To assist in the the upkeep and maintenace of the Curacy House
Northchurch Sports Association
LeisureProvision of sports facilities in Northchurch
The Surrey Heath Arts Council
LeisureArts/leisure
Binfield Heath Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides recreational leisure facilities for use by the community including play facilities for children of all ages.
Dame Dorothy Jeffreys' Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe objects of the charity are the making of charitable grants to individuals and organisations for the benefit of children and young people for educational, training, religious and recreational purposes in a defined area of benefit in the county of Clwyd, North Wales.
Hms Collingwood Volunteer Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTHE OBJECT OF THE CORPS IS TO HELP AND EDUCATE CHILDREN, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9 AND 18, TO DEVELOP THROUGH THEIR LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES IMPROVED BY EMPLOYING THE TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
John Henry Harris Memorial Fund
Facilities, Leisurerecreation
St Tudy Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureLeisure and Education for local women
Mary Tavy Reading Room
LeisureSnooker & billiards.
William Cliff Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for children and young people
Dunmow Disabled Club
Leisuredisabled people meet once a month from feb -Dec for talks/entertainment& once a month from march- oct for outings
The Heapey And Wheelton Charity Trust
LeisureSport and Recreation for solely the residents who live within the parishes of Heapey and Wheelton
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.