Skip to main content Skip to navigation

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.

Downham (wesley Halls) Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

The Association's objectives are to operate a Community Centre providing affordable space/premises for hire to the local people in pursuance of social welfare for recreation, education and leisure-time well-being in a safe and welcoming environment.

Latest Income: £88,934
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
View Details

Over Community Association

Associations, Leisure

Provides social, recreational, cultural and sporting facilities for the residents of Over and neighbouring villages.

Latest Income: £88,924
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Hollis Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Facilitates the enjoyment of the following sports;Cricket, Rugby, Football & Tennis. Provides open space for community events and recreation.

Latest Income: £88,863
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh

Leisure

The use and enjoyment by the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh and neighbourhood and the public generally of the Trust premises for the purpose of recreation and health.

Latest Income: £88,747
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
View Details

Coxhoe Village Hall Association

Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

To support the residents of Coxhoe & surrounding area by providing activities and facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving mental and physical wellbeing. The wide range of activities provides for all ages, interests and abilities and gives opportunities for exercise, social interaction and education; helping combat loneliness and social isolation.

Latest Income: £88,628
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
View Details

The Maurice Jagger Centre For The Disabled And Elderly Of Calderdale

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care

Our objectives are to promote the welfare of all ages and less able of Calderdale. We do that by providing a day centre for the purpose of recreation and other leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving their physical and mental wellbeing.

Latest Income: £88,340
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
View Details

Gurudwara Guru Teg Bahadhur (sikh Temple)

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion

A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR PERSONS PROFESSING SIKH FAITH. A MEETING PLACE FOR SADH SANGATAND PROMOTES EDUCATION & TRAINING,RELIEF OF PROVERTY,SPORTS /RECREATION TO THE SNAD SANGAT SIKH FAITH. HELPS CHILDREN / YOUNG PEOPLE & ELDERLY/OLD PEOPLE.MAKES GRANTS TO INDIDULAS TO THE SADH SANGAT SIKH FAITH PERSONS

Latest Income: £88,237
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
View Details

T & M Greg Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, Leisure

Ownership and management of the Village Hall, the Village Hall Cottage, the Almshouses, the village allotments, The Copse, the Children's Play Area, the Recreation Ground and adjoining grazing field all in Westmill, Hertfordshire.

Latest Income: £88,225
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

The Conygre Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Management of large Village Hall and Recreation Field

Latest Income: £88,177
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
View Details

The Boddington Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

The main activity is hiring out the facilities for sports, recreation & wellbeing activities for all ages and abilities and holding fundraising & community events such as fireworks, film club, seniors Christmas lunch and the Friday cafe. Monies raised are used for running and improving the hall to ensure its maintenance, short and long term, for the benefit of the Boddingtons & surrounding areas

Latest Income: £87,482
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Shree Aden Depala Mitramandal - UK

Arts, Leisure

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.ENTERTAINMENT.Sports activities every Thursday continued with dedication of Dhirubhai. Badminton, table tennis and snooker are very popular. There were no concerts ar dramas presented.

Latest Income: £87,327
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
View Details

Pewterspear Green Trust Limited

Facilities, Leisure

Provide and maintain some 45 acres of land within the area known as Pewterspear Green as an open space, parkland, and sports recreation ground in the interests of social welfare and leisure time occupation of the public

Latest Income: £87,263
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
View Details

Northampton Mencap

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Main activities are running of clubs fortnightly on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the benefit of the members including general sorts and leisure, as well as ad hoc trips.

Latest Income: £87,191
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Tilney St Lawrence Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

General Village Hall and Recreation Ground.

Latest Income: £87,173
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
View Details

Saltash Waterside Community Association

Associations, Leisure

Provision of recreational activities for inhabitants of Saltash and surrounding neighbourhood

Latest Income: £86,756
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
View Details

The Swansea Centre For Deaf People

Health, Leisure

To further or benefit the deaf and hard of hearing in a common effort to advance education and religion, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life.

Latest Income: £86,746
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
View Details

Rimington Recreation Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Football,Cricket,Tennis. Children's play park.Village activities

Latest Income: £86,332
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
View Details

Gresford & District War Memorial Community Centre Trust

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Provision of Sports and Recreational Facilities for Gresford, Marford & Horseley

Latest Income: £86,054
Areas of Operation: Wrexham
Status: Registered
View Details

The Peak Centre

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social care

WE MANAGE A DAY CENTRE - LIPHOOK DAY CENTRE 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR 50 WEEKS A YEAR. THIS PROVIDES UP TO 18 ELDERLY RESIDENTS DAILY A GOOD LUNCH, COOKED ON THE PREMISES, OTHER REFRESHMENTS, GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £85,741
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Oxfordshire Chinese Community And Advice Centre

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

1.Bilingual information, advice, interpreting and translation services 2.Bilingual computing and English classes, talks and training courses3.Day care services to look after elderly and vulnerable members4.Recreational, cultural and community activities5.Home visitation for the socially isolated, & elderly and those living with long-term or mental illnesses.

Latest Income: £85,616
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Walsall Black Sisters Collective

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfare

EDUCATION/TRAINING FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD.ELDERLY & MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONS PROVIDED.MEDICAL/HEALTH/SICKNESS FOR ALL.RELIEF OF POVERTY.ARTS/CULTURE.SPORTS & RECREATION.ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT

Latest Income: £85,348
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
View Details

Chineham Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity

Facilities, Leisure

to provide and maintain the property for the use of the people of the Parish of Chineham

Latest Income: £84,882
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
View Details

South Oxford Community-Association

Facilities, Leisure

SOCA manages a Community Centre in South Oxford for the benefit of the local inhabitants and works with local residents, the statutory authorities and voluntary and other organisations to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and social welfare without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or religion.

Latest Income: £84,591
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
View Details

Ashington Community Centre Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of community halls and playing field and other recreational facilities for the benefit of the residents of Ashington and the local community.

Latest Income: £84,518
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
View Details

The Chesterfords Village Hall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

We provide a building and facilities for hire for the purpose of educational, recreational, physical, social moral and intellectual development. There are 6 main areas:- main hall, lounge, kitchen, stage, further lounge with kitchen facilities, sports changing facilities and toilets, male, female and disabled individuals toilets.

Latest Income: £84,036
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
View Details
Previous Page 24 of 163 Next

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.