Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Aylsham Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisurerecreation ground and sport facility
Weston-Super-Mare Operatic Society
Arts, LeisureTheatre arts - the furtherence of performing arts in the locality and the education and entertainment of the general public
Churchdown Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe main objective of the Association is to provide and maintain, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Churchdown and neighbourhood a Community Centre, in which the Management Committee's aim is to promote good facilities for arts and recreation, social and leisure time occupation, whilst recognising this must be at a reasonable cost.
The Posk Foundation
Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Charity are the advancement of the arts,culture or heritage; the provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare; the advancement of education; the relief of poverty and the relief of those in need.
Gotham Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
William Walter Hinde For Open Space
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of public spaces for healthful recreation
Orpington Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides for religious, moral, social and intellectual welfare and rational recreation and amusement of the inhabitants and visitors to the Parish of Orpington, and to their friends.
Croft Hall
Leisure, ReligionLettings to various organisations and hall and room hires for community and entertainment events and private functions
Ryhope Community Association
Associations, LeisureRyhope Community Association aims to work with members of the local community to identify need, subsequently plans and delivers a broad range of social, leisure and educational opportunities that address the identified needs and promote community cohesion thereby enhancing the quality of life for local residents.
New Windsor Community Association
Associations, LeisureSports and recreation facilities for the local area.
Robert B Massey Memorial Trust
Facilities, Leisure1. To provide in interests of social welfare and improvement of conditions of life for the inhabitants of the town of Market Weighton and its neighbourhood, a public recreation ground, other recreational facilities, and a bowling green.2. Charitable purposes for general benefit of inhabitants of Market Weighton and its neighbourhood for which provision is not made from public rates & taxes
Ystradowen Community And Sports Association
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain and manage a Community Centre (Ystradowen Village Hall). To provide facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure-time occupation, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Ystradowen.
Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat Luton Bedfordshire
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat and Community Centre are to advance the Ravidassia principles of equality, social welfare and worship through for all communities:a) the provision of learning, recreational and leisure services similar to activities provided in the interest of social welfare;b) tackle the disproportionate social; economic exclusion;c) promote community cohesion.
Chulmleigh Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide all year round recreational and social opportunities based on open access, equality of opportunity and youth development.
The Griffin Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo provide housing, recreation and leisure for elderly people and students in Tower Hamlets.
Polegate Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureSport/recreation/provides buildings/facilities/open space
Hatfield And District Age Concern
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareOperates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised lunches five days a week.
Barham Park
Facilities, LeisureLocal Authority providing public open space for active and passive recreational activities.
The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.
Twyford And Ruscombe Community Association (the Penn Foundation)
Associations, LeisureEntertainment provided to local persons
Leigh Miners Welfare Institute
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, ProfessionsWelfare Club hosting community activities such as Bingo, Bowling, U3A. A wide range of Community groups use our facilities such as Special Guardians, JIGSAW, British Heart Foundation and we hire function rooms out for Keep Fit, Parties, Meetings etc. We have a Rugby Section, Bowling Section, Darts & Doms and an Entertainment section for our members.
The Enterprise Club For Disabled People
LeisureThe objects of the charity are to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation of people with disabilities in Coventry and the surrounding district with the object of improving their quality of life.
Bob Carter Memorial Youth And Leisure Centre Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo establish and maintain a youth and leisure centre for the benefit of inhabitants of Drayton and the surrounding area, advancement of education and the provision of facilities for social welfare recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of said inhabitants.
Mapperley Plains Recreation And Social Centre Trust
Associations, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains facilities for the recreation and leisure-time for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gedling and Maperley Plains. The charity continues to operate an Occupational Licence to the Mapperley Plains Recreation and Social Club Ltd. for the provision of a Members Social Club.
Pilling Village Hall
Armed forces, Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides venue in which social, recreational and educational activities can be held, an equal opportunities policy ensures equality for all.
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.