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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.

Homer Hill Recreation Ground Trust

Facilities, Leisure

land only

Latest Income: £80,221
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Trust

Arts, Leisure

The objectives of the charity are to promote and improve the arts and stimulate public appreciation in such arts. The Trustees have sought to fulfill this objective through the promotion of high quality drama and entertainment centring on productions at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre itself. Such productions have gone on to tour nationally or run in the West End.

Latest Income: £80,217
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Howard De Walden Hostel Charity

Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

The Charity maintains a hostel for the residential accommodation, recreation and instruction of young people of the town of Maidstone employed within the said town or the neighbourhood thereof, and those attending a course of instruction at a recognised place of education in Maidstone.

Latest Income: £80,114
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Orrell Park And District Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

We are a Community Centre operating in the Warbreck Ward area of North Liverpool, social, education and leisure opportunities for the community. The activities we offer are; senior citizens activities, health/well being events, learning circles, adult education classes, social activities and community resource for local residents groups

Latest Income: £80,093
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Bramley Village Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

PROVISION OF A PUBLIC PARISH HALL, YOUTH CLUB, PLAY AREA, RECREATION GROUND & CHANGING ROOMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BRAMLEY, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S66.

Latest Income: £80,016
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Hagley Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Promotes the benefits of the inhabitants of The Parish of Hagley to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants

Latest Income: £79,844
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Penybanc Welfare Association

Facilities, Leisure, Professions

To provide a recreation ground and welfare amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants (in particular but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community).

Latest Income: £79,393
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Perranuthnoe Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

We provide a village hall, whose premises are used by a wide range of local community, charitable, sporting, recreational, and educational organisations and clubs.

Latest Income: £78,807
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Claypole Village Hall

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING CINEMA CLUB, FAMILY FUN DAYS, RAISING FUNDS FOR HALL UPKEEP. PRIVATE HIRE OF HALL FOR WEDDINGS & PARTIES ETC, BROWNIES & GUIDES, FITNESS CLASSES

Latest Income: £78,792
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Aberaeron Memorial Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Aberaeron. Available for use for meetings, classes, lectures, and other forms of recreation in order to improve the conditions of life for the community. Current use includes over 50's keep fit; choral groups; amateur dramatics; town council meetings; language classes; dance clubs; concerts; W I meeting place etc

Latest Income: £78,613
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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Horsford Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure

To actively manage, advertise and hire out Horsford Village Hall and football fields, to various local community organisations and to the general public. Hirers range from an Archery Club to Zumba dancing! Part of the building is leased to a Social Club.At weekends the main hall is usually available for private hirer. Information can be found at www.horsfordvillagehall.co.uk.

Latest Income: £78,561
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Old Stratford Parish Charity

Facilities, Leisure

The Village hall is mainly used for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.

Latest Income: £78,508
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Heather Club

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care

A weekly social club, providing a warm, caring atmosphere for the elderly, and those with early dementia; where they are stimulated by games, exercise and entertainment.It also gives respite to their carers two days a week.

Latest Income: £78,245
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Twentyman Playing Fields

Facilities, Leisure

Management of Bilbrook Village Hall and Playing Fields which provide a venue for local groups and organisations and recreational and sports facilities

Latest Income: £78,181
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Kingswood Equestrian Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Promotion of equestrian sport for the purpose of sport and physical recreation.Promotion of equestrian training to disadvantaged, minority and youth groups.Equestrian education though demonstrations, clinics or training seminars.Provision of sanctuary facilities and care for retired equines.

Latest Income: £78,153
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Hyde Foundation

Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The promotion in the beneficial area of education, art and musicImproving conditions of life for recreation or other leisure occupationAward of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances for educational puposes.The granting of financial assistance, outfits,clothing, etc.

Latest Income: £78,150
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Albrighton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provide accommodation for educational, social and recreational purposes in Albrighton and surrounding area.

Latest Income: £77,727
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Ghyllgrove Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

For the benefit of the community and association members by use of the hall for family parties, funerals, local charity events. We also provide facilities for local pool and dart teams. We also provide entertainment for local children and their parents on a monthly basis by way of discos, Christmas parties and children's entertainers.

Latest Income: £77,431
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Badwell Ash Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The charity operates for the benefit of the residents of the Parish of Badwell Ash, operating and maintaining the village hall and recreation ground, and by organizing and supporting social, sporting and educational groups and events.

Latest Income: £77,429
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Scarborough And District Disablement Action Group

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Scarborough DAG is run by disabled people for disabled people, carers and those with an interest in disability. The group offers a comprehensive information and advice service covering benefits, access, discrimination, employment, holidays, leisure etc. The service is provided for people who live in the area of Scarborough and District.

Latest Income: £77,370
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Ridgeway Memorial Community And Sports Centre

Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a community centre and playing field for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit 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, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £77,365
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Horam Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity

Facilities, Leisure

providing and maintaining Village Hall and recreation Ground for educational, cultural and sporting activities.

Latest Income: £77,352
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Prince Philip Trust Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Research

In the interests of social welfare and to improve conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. To enable and facilitate the pursuit of leisure time occupations: To advance the education of young people, in particular through voluntary service: To advance public education in the fine arts, literature and science.

Latest Income: £77,059
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Sir Robert Speed Charitable Trust

Education, Leisure

The trust is held by the Trustee upon trust to apply the same (at the direction of the Council) either as capital or income for the purpose of providing recreational facilities for the physical education and development of persons who are from time to time Resident Junior Members of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Latest Income: £77,046
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Overseas Chinese Association

Arts, Education, Leisure

To promote the education to the public for Chinese language, cultures, and traditions.. To provide recreational and educational facilities to the public. The school had a total of 27 classes of Chinese language courses (2 classes in Cantonese and 25 classes in Mandarin) and total of 420 students in the year term 2018 to 2019. There were also 1 dancing class for our students.

Latest Income: £77,018
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
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.