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.
St Stephens By Launceston Recreation Grounds
Facilities, LeisureTO MAINTAIN THE RECREATION GROUNDS INCLUDING PLAY EQUIPMENT
Solihull Deaf Children's Association
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureArrange entertainment through trips and gatherings for Deaf Children within Solihull Borough for families and sibblings.
Asa Briggs Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRECREATION FACILITIES
Exford School Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo provide the children of Exford School materials or other items of educational and recreational value. The extension or enhancement of school buildings and the outside environment for the benefit of the children.
Smalley Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureSport/recreation children/young people general public/mankind makes grants to organisations (incl schools charities etc) Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Gelligaer And District Welfare Association
Facilities, Leisure, Professionsprovision of sporting facilities and public open space for use by the local community
Hammer Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation Ground in the Parish of Lynchmere West Sussex
Donhead St Mary Remembrance Field
Facilities, LeisureProvide a recreation ground for the parish of Donhead St Mary
Playing Field And Recreation Ground Barrow-On-Humber
Facilities, LeisureRecreation facilities, toilets, rugby and football pitches and pavillion
The Cremorne Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Environment, Leisure, Social welfarei) provision of bursaries to individual / groups to participate in water-based and other sport/recreational activitiesii) provision of a range of water-based and other sport/recreational activities for disadvantaged young people or those with particular needs
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvides area for sports and relevant activities to be carried out by villagers as per original deed. At present Cricket, Football, and Bowls clubs have licence to use the Ground. There is also a large play area for children with play equipment. Villagers also use the recreation ground to walk on, play on, sit on, and take part in recreational activities.
East Oxford Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEast Oxford Community Association has been based at the East Oxford Community Centre, which belongs to Oxford City Council, since its formation in 1976. The Association provides opportunities for education, recreation, leisure and social welfare, prioritising those who are socially disadvantaged in our local community.
The Friends Hall, Gooch Street, Recreation Ground Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo provide for recreational facilities in Stirchley, Birmingham, in particular a cricket ground
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureA cantilever swing, goal posts, toddler slide, and additional seating were added to Millennium Park this year
The Martlesham Community Council
Leisure1. To enhance the quality of life for the parishioners of Martlesham and people in nearby parishes by the provision and improvement of recreational facilities and the general improvement of the environment.2. To work with statutary and non-statutary bodies in pursuit of the above aim.3. To foster community spirit in the parish.
Hengate Garden
Facilities, LeisureGARDEN FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXERCISE AND RECREATION
Public Pleasure Ground, Cashmere Street, Keighley
Facilities, LeisureRECREATION GROUND
The Harrow Kingfisher Swimming Club For Disabled People
LeisureWe help Disable People learn how to swim . Club was founded in 1975.We meet every Saturday at Harrow Leisure Centre at5.00-6.00 PM.
Chase Green
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance of Chase Green area of Open Space as a place of recreation for local inhabitants.
Recreation Ground(holt)
Facilities, LeisureProvides recreational area.
The Frodsham Recreation Grounds
Facilities, LeisureProvision of play areas, maintenance of open space for recreational use
The Friends Of The Mercian Regiment
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureTo support members of the former Staffordshire Regiment and members of the present day Mercian Regiment. This support will mainly be in the area of sports and recreation for soldiers and help to families' activities when the soldiers are away from home on operations or training.
Galletts And Polebridge Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRights of Grazing
The London Youth And Recreational Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSUPPORT FOR LONDON AMATEUR BOXING CLUBS.
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureSport and recreation for adults and children, football, rugby, walking, tennis, netball and children's play area.
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.