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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Padworth Village Hall
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo make it possible for a range of activities to take place for people of all ages and abilities who live in Padworth and the surrounding area. Activities in the hall include :- mother and baby/child groups, Women's Institute, physical fitness, and self-help groups. Outdoor activities consist of a children's play area, a football pitch, dog training facilities, and pitches for leisure caravans
Bridlington Amateur Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe society exists to present all types of entertainment which are suitable for audiences. Each year we present shows (5) and plays (3) together with shows we bring in to help with our finances. The theatre is used also by learning difficulty groups , local dance schools and our own youth group.( 35 children)
The Heston And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure25 activities take place on a regular basis during 7 days a week with the object of providing facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure; advancing education and improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Heston and district. To manage and maintain the Community Centre in furtherance of these objectives.
New Hope Christian Ministries
Leisure, ReligionGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingRelief of PovertySport/recreation
Bridgemary Rowner And Woodcot Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide inhabitants of the local area with facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time, with the object of improving the conditions of life of said inhabitants. To maintain and manage the Community Centre, co-operating with the local authority.
The Dunnington And Grimston Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureProvides sport and recreation facilities for all ages/genders/abilities in the community and surrounding areas. Sporting facilities as well as buildings are made available as well as making grants available to organisations. Sports are football, cricket, bowls, squash, tennis, table tennis, Indoor facilities for elderly e.g. chair aerobics and for young people e.g. dance. Large play park.
Newton-Le-Willows Boys And Girls Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe club offers youth group activities to seniors (12-18) and juniors (8-11 Years), these activities are educational and recreational. A group of volunteers and paid staff run these groups.WA12Radio station now belongs to Newton Boys and Girls Club. A community radio used by the local community for the community. We broadcast online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Backwell Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Backwell, including the provision, or assistance towards the provision, on the said recreation ground or any part thereof, of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Lord Pirbright's Hall And Recreation Ground Commonly Known As Pirbright Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure+Lord Pirbright's Hall is a village hall providing affordable space to hire for parish activities for clubs and societies and for social functions.
Ripon And District Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur charity provides the human resources to give education and training , sport and recreation to children and young people.
Treeton Miners' Welfare Institute
Leisure, ProfessionsIt provides a welfare institute with facilities for physical recreation and other leisure time activities to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of Treeton and the surrounding area. It possesses a bowling green plus a function/meeting room which is available for members and the local community.
Berinsfield Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvide sport, recreation and entertainment activities to the local community
Selby Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity is, in the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a community centre, a recreation ground and an open space .
Kosmos Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureTo support BME women and their families within Greater London by providing 1) information, advice and advocacy 2) personal development opportunities 3) health and personal well-being activities 4) social, recreational and cultural activities 5) space within our premises for local women's groups.
Takeley Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureGeneral public, sports, recreation, Young people, Village hall available for hire to all. ie individuals & groups.
Yatton Keynell Recreation Association
Associations, Economic and community development, LeisureIn the interests of social welfare to provide facilities for recreation, education or other community activities for the purposes of improving conditions of life of the residents within the Parish of Yatton Keynell and the local area
Alwoodley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Alwoodley by providing facilities for social welfare and recreation currently including Art, Badminton, Carpet Bowls, Chess, Football, Junior Chess, Lace & Craft, Sinfonia, Singers, Social Club, Table Tennis, Tennis.Affiliated Groups - Scouts & Guides, Townswomen's Guild
Papplewick And Linby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall and / or recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants
Welton Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureWVHT provides building for various charity/organisations to use for leisure - pleasure - sport - recreation and provide amenities for hire etc. We operate through a management/executive committee.
Flitwick Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide the inhabitants of flitwick without distinction of sex or political religious or other opinions and in particular for use for meetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time ocupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Bampton Recreation Field (or Recreation Ground)
Facilities, LeisureTo provide play areas and sports facilities for the inhabitants of Bampton, Oxfordshire.
King George V Playing Field, Mylor
Facilities, LeisureTo promote sport and recreation for all members of the community. To provide play facilities and open space.
Montgomeryshire Community Regeneration Association Cymdeithas Adfywio Cymunedol Maldwyn
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity operates Plas Dolerw as a Voluntary Sector Centre and organises an annual lecture to discuss issues of concern in Montgomeryshire. The Charity also owns Oriel Davies Gallery, which is leased to a separate charity. Exhibitions and arts education courses are provided there for the benefit of the people of mid Wales.
Basford Hall Miners Welfare Centre
Leisure, ProfessionsPromotion of social intercourse and mutual helpfulness, mental and moral improvement, rational recreation and support of the charitable activities of Basford Hall Miners' Welfare.
Miners' Welfare Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTennis courts, Bowling green, play equipment, flower beds and seating, Football fields and changing rooms, Multi Use Games 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.