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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

THE CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS INCLUDING, DANCE SCHOOLS,YOGA, PLAY SCHOOLS, BOXING CLUBS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS, SLIMMING AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ARE OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL AND OR PRIVATE PARTIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ECT.

Latest Income: £106,938
Areas of Operation: Havering
Status: Registered
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Bedford Park

Facilities, Leisure

The purpose of the charity is the preservation of Bedford Park in perpetuity by the use of Bedford Borough Council as the Conservators of Bedford Park, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £106,632
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Chieveley Recreational Centre

Facilities, Leisure

Provision and maintenance of Village Hall and Recreation Grounds for regular User Groups, village residents and others to enjoy.

Latest Income: £105,454
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Bodmin Railway Heritage Trust

Heritage, Leisure

The Charity assists operators of preserved railways to allow students, visitors and the local population to understand the workings and importance of those railways, and to re-create the historical scene for the benefit of educational and recreational needs.

Latest Income: £105,374
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Garthorpe Sports And Community Centre

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

training, recreation, through the provision of rooms, library, classes, recreations and entertainment,

Latest Income: £105,218
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Cherington Stourton Sutton-Under-Brailes Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

THE TRUST DEED STATES "THE TRUST PROPERTY SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISHES OF STOURTON, CHERINGTON, SUTTON-UNDER-BRAILES & THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS & IN PARTICULAR FOR USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES, ENTERTAINMENT & DANCES OR AS A CLUB OR READING ROOM.

Latest Income: £104,805
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Hullbridge Community Association

Associations, Leisure

The Charity was established to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Hullbridge by associating together with local authorities,voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare,for recreation and leisure time occupation,with the object of improving the quality of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £104,629
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Rhyl Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Rhyl and neighbourhood by associating the local authority, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants by provision and management of commu

Latest Income: £104,478
Areas of Operation: Denbighshire
Status: Registered
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The Hallaton And Isabella Stenning Trust

Housing, Leisure

Provision of 16 almshouses providing villagers with affordable accommodation enabling them to stay in Hallaton when the high cost of housing in the village may otherwise prevent them from being able to do so.Providing recreational facilities and grants on approved application for inhabitants of Hallaton & surrounding neighbourhood for education or need.

Latest Income: £104,356
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Public Open Space

Facilities, Leisure

The provision of public spaces for healthful recreation

Latest Income: £104,186
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Dun Fell Christian Trust

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Religious, sports/recreation activities for children, young people, and adults by providing buildings/facilities and open space

Latest Income: £103,866
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Shipton-Under-Wychwood Recreation Field And Village Hall Charity

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

The charity operates the Village Hall and associated Recreation Field for the benefit of the community in and around the village of Shipton under Wychwood. It leases tennis courts to the Wychwoods Tennis Club and operates two football pitches for local children and young people. There is a gym. The hall is used throughout the day and in the evenings by a wide variety of clubs for young and old.

Latest Income: £103,668
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of Broughton Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Broughton 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.

Latest Income: £103,653
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Hawkins Colliery Recreation Ground And Welfare Centre

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Provide sporting activites such as football, senior and junior, cricket, senior and junior, bowls, fishing, golf, dominoes, darts and air rifle shooting for members and the community of Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley with users from all over the staffordshire area. We also provide a social service for the general community with meetings being held for many clubs in the area including the scouts

Latest Income: £103,512
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Hutton Cranswick Sports And Recreation Association

Leisure

Provision of facilities for members of sports and recreation clubs which are affiliated to the SRA

Latest Income: £103,493
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Werneth Park

Facilities, Leisure

PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION GROUND

Latest Income: £103,473
Areas of Operation: Oldham
Status: Registered
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The Ellesmere Centre Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

The Ellesemere Centre provides sports and recreation facilities to a number of rural communities.

Latest Income: £103,443
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Eye And Dunsden Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of village hall for local community activities including the Parish Council, various exercise classes, private hires for family parties, weddings, wakes and other leisure activities.

Latest Income: £102,101
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Barlborough Miners Welfare Recreation Ground And Institute

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

Community organisation which aims to support the residents of the local area in the activities of recreation, including a number of societys and a number of different dance groups.

Latest Income: £102,081
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Astbury Mere Trust

Leisure

We provide and maintain a Country Park for the benefit of the inhabitants of Congleton and district. It is used for recreation and other leisure time activites with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £102,067
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Wootton Park Association

Leisure

On behalf of North and South Wootton parish councils to provide sport and recreational facilities for the residents of North and South Wootton.

Latest Income: £101,483
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Freshgate Trust Foundation

Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

A grant making charity established in 1941 by Harry Brearley, the discoverer of stainless steel.The Trustees policy is to meet the objectives whilst giving priority to organisations within South Yorkshire in the following spheres: Education (including Travel & Training);Heritage, Restoration & Environment; Music & The Arts; Recreation (including Holidays & Sport; Welfare, Health & Social Care.

Latest Income: £101,008
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Village Hall, Hatton

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Sports/ social & recreational activities/arts/dancing/bridge/local authority arranged performers/weddings

Latest Income: £100,998
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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The Painswick Centre

Arts, Leisure

Provides and maintains facilities for Sports, Drama, Dance, Arts, Leisure, Fitness, Music, Recreation, Private and Community Functions, Meetings and Conferences etc.

Latest Income: £100,745
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Windlesham Field Of Remembrance

Facilities, Leisure

Providing an open space and place of rest, recreation and entertainment for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Windlesham area.

Latest Income: £100,706
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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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.