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.
Cartwheel Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe promote education, social welfare and leisure time activities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Elland area with emphasis on those between ages of 11 and 21. We do this in association with local inhabitants, local authorities and local voluntary and other organisations.
Basildon Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureEducation/Training. Amateur sport. Recreation. Children/young people. Elderly/old people. People with disabilities. Other charities/voluntary bodies. The general public/mankind. Provides human resources. Provides buildings/facilities/open space.
Norton-In-The-Moors Miners Welfare Recreation Ground And Institute
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsNorton-in-the-Moors Miners Welfare provides facilities and open space for community groups from a wide catchment area within Stoke on Trent. Based in Smallthorne and working in co-operation with local stakeholders such as the City Council, the Charity provides extensive support for people of all ages with particular emphasis on the young and the elderly.
The Gibbons Family Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureThe Gibbons Family Trust awards grants to children and young people up the age of 25 living in Devon (with preference for East Devon) and in the Isle of Thanet, Kent. Grants can be made for the education, training, recreation and general welfare of young people (but not private school fees). Registered charities, organisations, and individuals (references are required) are eligible to apply.
Village Hall (ringmer)
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide buildings for the use for religious activities by the Parish Vicar, and for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Ringmer. Without distinction of sex, political or religious or other opinions; for use for meetings, lectures, library services, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the residents of Ringmer.
The Colden Common Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureManaging and maintaining the Community Centre to provide facilities, services and events to the local community.To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Colden Common.
Caversham Park Village Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureOur area of benefit is Caversham Park Village in Reading and neighbouring parts of Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.We exist to improve the condition of life for all inhabitants by establishing, maintaining and managing a Community Centre and by advancing education and providing facilities for recreation and leisure time activities.
Greek Orthodox Community Of St Constantine And St Helen
Charitable activities, LeisureTo advance the Greek Orthodox faith, and public education and to provide facilities in the interest of the social welfare, for recreation and leisure time activities with the aim of improving the condition of life for the Greek Orthodox and other Orthodox communities in the London Borough of Croydon and neighbouring Boroughs.
The Brahmin Society North London
Leisure, Religion, Research1. To provide means and facilities for education, religious, cultural and recreational activities.2. To support other charities and institutions having objects similar to those of BSNL provided they are not of a political nature.3. To promote activities pertaining to the philosophy of the Hindu religion amongst the people of Greater London4. To promote participation in healthy recreation.
The Graham Spicer Institute
Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintenance of the Graham Spicer Institute for purposes of recreation and social welfare of youth, and facilities for religious well-being.
The Woodford Parish Church Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionGeneral Charitable Purposes, Education/Training, Religious Activities, Arts/Culture, Sports/Recreation, Children/Young People, Elderly/Old People, Other charities/Voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, General public
Peterborough University Of The Third Age
Education, LeisureSelf help organisationproviding educational, social and leisure opportunities for retired and semi-retired people.
Elston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF ELSTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Bromley Family Link
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of leisure & opportunities for children & young people with disabilities
The Bathurst Park And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides recreation grounds and facilities for the general public.
Allendale Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a meeting place,and recreation ground, for local community activities and pastimes and therefore to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area.
The Shire Hall Trust
Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureHOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.
Colonel William Llewellen Palmer Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo benefit children and young persons up to the age of 25 attending, or who have attended, schools in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire and for the provision of recreational facilities for the same age group in the town. Providing allotments and a recreation ground known as sladesbrook. Distributing awards.
The Nottingham Operatic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe provide leisure, educational activities for the local community, and the wider community, at affordable prices.
Greek Orthodox Community Of Weston-Super-Mare
Leisure, ReligionTo service the Greek Orthodox Community of Weston Super Mare and the area, providing facilities and holding events along the Greek Orthodox faith.To support and promote cultural, educational, recreation and entertainment for all the community in the area of Weston Super Mare.Assist individuals of all ages, young and old, able and disable regardsles of ethnic background or colour.
The Ethel Trust
LeisureWe are a community barge service providing educational, therapeutic and leisure outings on our purpose built barge for the most marginalised communities throughout South Yorkshire. We also offer skills based training courses in boat-handling and skippering.
Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe provision of a social welfare centre and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community) of the area of benefit.
Halstead Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social careThe charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius of 7 miles of Halstead town.
Moreton Hall Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Moreton Hall Estate by providing recreation and welfare facilities, using the premises of the Moreton Hall Community Club.
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.