Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Downham (wesley Halls) Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Over Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvides social, recreational, cultural and sporting facilities for the residents of Over and neighbouring villages.
The Hollis Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureFacilitates the enjoyment of the following sports;Cricket, Rugby, Football & Tennis. Provides open space for community events and recreation.
Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh
LeisureThe 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.
Coxhoe Village Hall Association
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo 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.
The Maurice Jagger Centre For The Disabled And Elderly Of Calderdale
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careOur 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.
Gurudwara Guru Teg Bahadhur (sikh Temple)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionA 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
T & M Greg Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, LeisureOwnership 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.
The Conygre Trust
Facilities, LeisureManagement of large Village Hall and Recreation Field
The Boddington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe 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
Shree Aden Depala Mitramandal - UK
Arts, LeisureRELIGIOUS 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.
Pewterspear Green Trust Limited
Facilities, LeisureProvide 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
Northampton Mencap
Beneficiary group, LeisureMain 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.
Tilney St Lawrence Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureGeneral Village Hall and Recreation Ground.
Saltash Waterside Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvision of recreational activities for inhabitants of Saltash and surrounding neighbourhood
The Swansea Centre For Deaf People
Health, LeisureTo 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.
Rimington Recreation Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureFootball,Cricket,Tennis. Children's play park.Village activities
Gresford & District War Memorial Community Centre Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of Sports and Recreational Facilities for Gresford, Marford & Horseley
The Peak Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social careWE 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.
Oxfordshire Chinese Community And Advice Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare1.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.
Walsall Black Sisters Collective
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareEDUCATION/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
Chineham Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, Leisureto provide and maintain the property for the use of the people of the Parish of Chineham
South Oxford Community-Association
Facilities, LeisureSOCA 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.
Ashington Community Centre Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision of community halls and playing field and other recreational facilities for the benefit of the residents of Ashington and the local community.
The Chesterfords Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe 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.
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.