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.
Woolavington Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureSport and Recreation
Radcliffe Girls And Boys Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the club is to help and educate boys and girls, through their leisure time activities, so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
Hunmanby Social Development Scheme
Facilities, LeisureFor the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Hunmanby for recreation and leisure
The Rosemary Newton Charitable Trust
LeisureThe objects of the Charity are for the purposes of recreation or other leisure activities for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Groombridge in the County of East Sussex in the interests of social welfare. (N.B. The postal address is "Groombridge Kent".)
Bermo Arts Club
Arts, LeisureLive performances on stage by local amateur groups open to all. 'Buying in' of professional entertainment be it music, drama, opera. Generally promotion of the arts in Barmouth and surrounding area
Bosham Youth Centre Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo help and educate young people in the Parish of Bosham through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental, and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved, in particular by the establishment and support of a youth centre in the said Parish of Bosham
The Aberdare Public Park
Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE A PLACE OF EXERCISE AND RECREATION FOR THE POPULATION OF ABERDARE AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD
Culgaith Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureUpkeep of Recreational Ground on behalf of the villagers of Culgaith.
Lucy Jane Plackett's Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Lucy Plackett Playing Field (Recreation Ground) for the children and others of the Parish of Adderbury
Playing Field And Recreation Ground
Animals, Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities, LeisureUnused sports field & dilapidated pavilion. Recent addition of off road parking affords opportunities for riverside picnics & recreation. [Fishing requires Rod licence and Dolwyddelan Fishing Association permit (Post Office - Dolwyddelan)]. Sports field is used for sheep grazing. Dogs must be under control at all times. Parental control of Children at riverside essential! No overnight parking.
South Park Playing Field And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance and care of South Park Playing Field & Recreational Ground for the pursuance of Sport & Leisure activities for all ages
Miners Welfare Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe provision of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Paulton.
Mowlem Land Trust
Facilities, LeisureGranting variations of covenants.
The Charity Known As The Town Land
LeisureThe Scheme for the Town Land Charity in Kilsby requires that its funds can only be expended on or towards the purchase and upkeep of a recreation field for the inhabitants of Kilsby. Until this objective is realised only 3.00 a year can be given in benefits.
Haxby United Charities
LeisureAnnual Party with food and entertainment for beneficiaries
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision, upkeep and maintnenace of land for the purpose of a Recreation Ground for the parish of Moulton. The land is sited to the east side of The Street Moulton, and is registered with the Land Registry under Title No SK257168.
Robert Abel Benevolent Fund
Leisure, Social welfareAnnual Party with food and entertainment for beneficiaries.
Allotments For Public Sand And Gravel Pits
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureCommunity and Welfare GrantsThe income generated could be used as follows (original wording):(i) In relieving in cases of need, persons resident in the Urban District of Frimley and Camberley who are eithera) aged or impotent, orb) sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm(ii) In or towards providing, developing or maintaining public open spaces and recreation groun
Potterspury Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvide a play area and allotments for the villagers of Potterspury
Colt Park Recreation Field
LeisureColt Park Recreation Field is let each year, the proceeds of which are used for general charitable purposes within the Parish of Holme Low.Holme Low Parish Council is the sole trustee of the Charity.
Marcham Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of open space recreation facilities within the parish of Marcham, Oxfordshire
The Aubrey Fletcher Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe charity's activities relate solely to land in the Parish of Angmering.
The Romford War Memorial (old Folk's) Club
Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureTo provide recreational, spiritual, educational physical and social facilities for old people. Under the terms of the trust deed.
The Ilketshall St Andrew Community Council
LeisureTo provide adequate recreational activities for the parish and surrounding areas.
Doxey School Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe fund exists to advance and enrich the education of the children in our school through educational visits, classroom materials and equipment, lunchtime games/toys, children's disco's, entertainment and refreshments.
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.