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.
Sherwood And Waudby Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareGeneral benefit of inhabitants of the parish of Walkington.ie. relief of the aged-poor-distress-sickness-recreational and educational facilities and any other ways as the Trustees think fit.
1st Harwell (st. Matthew's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of local scouting activities in line with those of the national Scout Association. Providing sport, leisure and recreation for children and young people centred on Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Wheelwrights' Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure- Mobility for disabled people,especially children and young people- Access to sport and training for Paralympic sport for disabled men and women- Access to educational and recreational activities for disabled children and young people- Education and training in the Wheelwrights' craft- Other relevant charitable causes and awards
Ashley Green And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities for social welfare, educational and recreational use.
The Charles Brotherton Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProvision of grants to recognised organisations - no grants to individuals - in the supported geographical areas.The Charity provides assistance to young people to encourage training, education, and the improvement of their recreation activities. It also supports the elderly and disabled with community support.Priority is given to supporting local organisations.
Mangreen Trust
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureMangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or none. In-person support for those with dementia, carers & the wider community. An honesty farm shop supports the local community. With our partner, we provide support to other charities and organisations.
Barnhill Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY CONTINUED IN ITS OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, EDUCATION AND A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF BARNHILL AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE USE OF FACILITIES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AS REFERRED TO IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S REPORT. OTHER LETTINGS INCOME WAS HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR, AND WE ARE WORKING HARD TO MAINTAIN THIS.
Charity Of Dame Sarah Annabella Boughey
LeisureThe principal activity of the company in the year under review continued to be the holding of property and investments for the purpose of supporting institutions or objects of public benefit to the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Newport, Shropshire, having regard to promoting the healthy and beneficial occupation of the time of the said inhabitants for leisure and recreation
The Beatrice Drewe Trust
Facilities, LeisureTHE BEATRICE DREWE TRUST OWNS AND MANAGES THE BUILDINGS KNOWN AS TICEHURST VILLAGE INSTITUTE AND THE ADJOINING RECREATION GROUND.
Bedwas Workmen's Hall Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProviding educational, cultural and recreational opportunities by hosting clubs and classes, as well as a varied calendar of professional, community and amateur entertainment throughout the year. Primarily strengthening ties with inhabitants of Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen, Graig y Rhacca, and the wider Caerphilly Basin, enabling the facilities to be accessible and inclusive to all.
Public Park And Pleasure Ground Birmingham Selly Oak Park
Facilities, LeisureThe provisions of public open space for purposes of healthful recreation
Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre
Facilities, LeisurePromote the benefits of all people in the Duke Street, Nelson Street and neighbourhood by bringing the local authority, voluntary organisations and inhabitants together in a common effort to provide recreational and leisure time facilities to the inhabitants.
Worth Matravers Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareGeneral charitable activities including fund-raising activities and provision of recreational, artistic and social activities for benefit of local community.
Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo promote social engagement through sporting activities including Football, Bowling, Karate, Yoga.Other activities: support of a Brass Band, Youth Club, WI Ladies, Bestwood Ladies Group, Autism Group, Male Voice Choir & facilities for local and surrounding families to use.There is also support for the village Christmas Tree, parties and local events.
The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureManagement of the village hall and sports field. Fund raising for the costs of operation & maintenance. Support for all the village organisations and in particular those groups using the hall & sports field.
The Motcombe Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureIn accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes.
In The Game
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the community activites of the LMA, with members working on community football coaching projects. To advance education and personal development opportunities for all members. To support financially and otherwise, necessitous members and the necessitous dependents of members. To promote the game of football generally to children and adults as a healthy recreational sport.
The Four Oaks Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the club is to help and educate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and that their coditions of life may be improved.
Adams Recreation Ground, St Bees
Facilities, LeisureSporting and Recreational Facility for the Local Community
Lecture Hall
Leisure, ReligionThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a hall for use of the inhabitants of West Wickham for recreational and leisure time activities with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants, providing that the said hall shall not be used for any purpose which is inimical to the work of the Church of England.
Bleadon Coronation Hall
Arts, LeisurePhysical and mental recreation and social, moral, and intellectual development through the medium of reading, recreation rooms, library, lectures,classes, recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Bleadon and immediate vicinity. (extracted from the Trust Deed dated 14 January 1938)
Giants Grave And Briton Ferry Boys Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding sports and recreation for children and young people
Birchington Village Centre Association
Facilities, Leisurepromote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Birchington and Acol to provide facilities in the interest of social welfarefor recreation, education and leisure time.
Worcester Area Group U3a
Education, LeisureThe provision of educational, social and recreational activities in and around Worcester for retired people.
Muswell Hill Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides physical & leisure activities & facilities for local youth & community.
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.