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.
Bealings Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE VILLAGES OF GREAT AND LITTLE BEALINGS. HALL USED BY LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS.REFURBISHED PLAYING FIELD WITH NEW MULTI-SPORT PITCH.
The Hadhari Project
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareIn accordance with the Constitution, the principal activity of the charity is to promote the welfare, education, social and recreational needs of inhabitants within the City of Derby who are elderly or in poor mental health. The activities provide culturally sensitive services at the day centre on Burton Road and the main client group are members from the African and Caribbean communities.
Greek Orthodox Community Of St. Athanasios, Cambridge
Charitable activities, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX FAITH, GREEK LANGUAGE, CIVILISATION, IDEALS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THE LIFE OF THE PARISHIONER OF CAMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS.
The Mayor Of Rochdale's Charity
Leisure, Social welfareTo promote any charitable purpose for the benfit of the Community in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in particular the advancement of education, the promotion of good health and the relief of poverty or sickness. Also to assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational purposes.
Bros Theatre Company
Arts, LeisureProvision of musical entertainment
King Edward's Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureKing Edward's Hall is a facility that is available for hire by either individuals, groups or institutions, for the purpose of private functions, indoor sport, public/private meetings, educational purposes and for use by Local authorities as a polling station etc.In addition the trustees organise a variety of events, including theatre, light entertainment, cinema, themed events
Godmanchester Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote and facilitate social and leisure ativities for the mutual benefit and well being of the community of the residents of the borough of Godmanchester
1st Milton (weston Super Mare) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group, providing Recreational and Educational facilities for Children from the ages of 6 to 15
Ringsfield And Weston Recreation Ground And Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureAdministration and upkeep of Village Facilities
Stalham And Brumstead Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation Ground
Coventry South Division Guides
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding recreation, education and training for children and young people.
Turton Tower
Arts, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of Turton Tower for any or all of the following purposes:museum, library, reading room, meeting room or offices for the work of the Trustees, or a public park or recreation grounds, or such other public purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time determine
Cromhall Parish Hall And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe charity runs the Parish Hall on behalf of the community.
Townville Recreation And Sports Club
LeisureThe provision of sporting and recreational activities for the people of Townville.
King Edward The Sixth Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureThe Foundation provides scholarships, bursaries, maintenance and overseas travel grants and other financial assistance to beneficiaries up to the age of 25 to facilitate their educational, recreational, social and physical development; to enable the study of music and other arts and deliver special benefits to the School not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.
West Thornton Community Association
Associations, LeisureEducation/TrainingReligious activitiesSport/recreation
Weston Turville Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall provides a community-owned venue for a range of activites for all ages, from tiny tots through to senior citizens.This includes clubs, classes, early education, entertainment, parties and celebrations.
Easton Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of Easton and the surrounding area including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time activity.
Herefordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and promotion of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations to improve the condition of life of rural young people and assist in their development through competitive and social activities, education and training
The Sikh Community And Youth Service
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionThe charity operates from the registered office address, in Handsworth, Birmingham for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Birmingham and Surrounding areas, particularly those of Sikh origin, to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation & other leisure time occupation of the beneficiaries and help and educate young beneficiaries through their leisure time etc.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Sherborne St John Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity is to provide a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Sherborne St John and the neighbourhood, in particular 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
The Offords Recreation Hut, Locally Known As Offord Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Offord D'Arcy and Offord Cluny and the neighbourhood.
Hurst Green (surrey) Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain a facility for use by the people of the Hurst Green Area for social, recreation and a variety leisure activities etc.
Shepshed Glenmore Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and manage a Community Centre offering social, recreational and eduacational activites to th people of Shepshed and district
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.