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.
Distington Club For Young People
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL,SPORTING,RECREATIONAL ACITIVITES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE PARISH OF DISTINGTON
Hyde Heath Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A SAFE, SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHICH ENSURES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TO ENCOURAGE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF THOSE PROVIDING THE CHILDCARE AND RECREATION AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY LINKS
Alsager Institute
LeisureTo maintain the Institute for the purposes of physical & mental training and recreation and social & intellectual development for the benefit of the townspeople of Alsager.
Mosborough Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsSupport for ex miners
The King Johns House And Tudor Cottage Trust Limited
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Romsey and the nation at large, all those buildings and premises of historical and architectural interest known as King John's House and Tudor Cottage, Romsey. To encourage the use of these facilities for both educational and entertainment purposes.
Response Community Projects (earls Court) Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareset up in 1976 to help those who are disadvantaged economically, socially or otherwise (whether because of youth, age, disability, language barrier, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, low income or any other reason), to introduce diversity in educational programmes & recreational facilities to help overcome the disadvantage (where applicable) that social exclusion attracts.
The Silverstone Recreational Association
LeisureTo provide a recreational ground and pavillion for the use of the villagers of Silverstone
Lisvane Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAdministration of the Lisvane Memorial Hall complex for the purposes of physical and mental training , recreation and social ,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms,library,lectures,classes, recreations and entertainments for the benefits of the inhabitants of Lisvane without distinction of sex or political ,religious or other opinions.
New Green Community Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.
Murton Recreational Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for social, educational and leisure-time use by the inhabitants of the neighbouhood.
Upper Beeding And Bramber Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePhysical and mental recreation and development for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parishes of Upper Beeding and Bramber and the immediate vicinity.
The Romney Charity (otherwise Tetbury Charity Estate)
LeisureThe trustees are empowered to use the assets under their control for the best possible benefit of the people of Tetbury, which includes the advancement of education and the provision and maintenance of the open areas and recreational spaces under their control
Hamstreet And District Sports And Leisure Association
LeisureTo promote the benefits and facilitate active engagement in sports and leisure activities for the inhabitants of Hamstreet District (Ashford, Kent) and local parishes to improve social welfare, social cohesion and engagement in the local community.
Public Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall, Activities :- Music, sports, Concerts, Life long learning
Long Sutton Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall and recreation ground for educational, cultural, charitable and recreational activities of people of Long Sutton, Satellite Hamlets and surrounding area.
Chester-Le-Street Community Association
Associations, LeisureEducational and recreational.
Armthorpe Miners' Welfare Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTHE CHARITY PROVIDES SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES INCLUDING BUILDINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Newark Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo provide social and leisure opportunities for people with a learning disability. To offer support for parents and carers. To undertake fundraising activities for the provision of amenities for people with a learning disability.
Banstead Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureBCA is principally involved in providing a Community Hall to accommodate the activities of its Constituent Groups, as well as providing space for other activities of interest to the residents of Banstead and the surrounding areas both through local charities and on a commercial basis. The programme covers a broad range of leisure and sporting activities and is well supported.
The Oxfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Economic and community development, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public at large in agriculture, homecrafts, country life and related subjects. Also in the interests of the social welfare of such members to provide, and promote the provisions of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations, being facilities which will assist in their development.
Stamshaw And Tipner Leisure Centre Association
LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Stamshaw area without the distinction of race, sex, political, religious or other opinions. To advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Greetham Jubilee Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Greetham, for meetings, leisure activities, classes and other forms of recreation, with the objective of improving the conditions of life of such inhabitants
South Kirkby Miners' Welfare Scheme
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvision of sport and recreational facilities
Dolphins Recreation Centre
Facilities, LeisureRunning the Hall and Recreation Ground
Gainsborough Trust
LeisureTo collect and distribute funding for educational purposes in Israel as well as England and Wales, and also to benefit inhabitants of Modiin Illit, Israel and the surrounding areas with facilities for health and recreation and financial distress.
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.