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.
Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTHE 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.
Bedford Park
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Chieveley Recreational Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of Village Hall and Recreation Grounds for regular User Groups, village residents and others to enjoy.
Bodmin Railway Heritage Trust
Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Garthorpe Sports And Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, Leisuretraining, recreation, through the provision of rooms, library, classes, recreations and entertainment,
Cherington Stourton Sutton-Under-Brailes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE 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.
Hullbridge Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe 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.
Rhyl Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo 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
The Hallaton And Isabella Stenning Trust
Housing, LeisureProvision 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.
Public Open Space
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of public spaces for healthful recreation
Dun Fell Christian Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionReligious, sports/recreation activities for children, young people, and adults by providing buildings/facilities and open space
The Shipton-Under-Wychwood Recreation Field And Village Hall Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Hawkins Colliery Recreation Ground And Welfare Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvide 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
Hutton Cranswick Sports And Recreation Association
LeisureProvision of facilities for members of sports and recreation clubs which are affiliated to the SRA
Werneth Park
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION GROUND
The Ellesmere Centre Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureThe Ellesemere Centre provides sports and recreation facilities to a number of rural communities.
Eye And Dunsden Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvision 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.
Barlborough Miners Welfare Recreation Ground And Institute
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsCommunity 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.
Astbury Mere Trust
LeisureWe 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.
Wootton Park Association
LeisureOn behalf of North and South Wootton parish councils to provide sport and recreational facilities for the residents of North and South Wootton.
The Freshgate Trust Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureA 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.
Village Hall, Hatton
Arts, Facilities, LeisureSports/ social & recreational activities/arts/dancing/bridge/local authority arranged performers/weddings
The Painswick Centre
Arts, LeisureProvides and maintains facilities for Sports, Drama, Dance, Arts, Leisure, Fitness, Music, Recreation, Private and Community Functions, Meetings and Conferences etc.
Windlesham Field Of Remembrance
Facilities, LeisureProviding an open space and place of rest, recreation and entertainment for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Windlesham 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.