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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Notton Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAs the trust deed states:-for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreational and social,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations or entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the said Parish of Notton and its immediate vicinity .
Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School Parents' Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising activities for the educational, training, recreational and sporting benefit of the students of Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School by providing donations agreed by the PA to the school. All donations that are paid to the school must full under the objectives detailed within our constitution. Signed and Dated 12th October 2022.
Kedington Community Association
Associations, Leisureto promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Kedington and the Neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Medway Centre Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisurewe provide facilities at a Community Centre in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for inhabitants of Bakewell and District and the neighbourhood.
The Chigwell Row Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMANAGEMENT OF CHIGWELL ROW WOOD NATURE RESERVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Ynys Mon County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe Young Farmers Movement which provides the means to advance the education and personal development of young people of the public in all aspects of rural life. It is an organisation run by the members for the members on Anglesey.It provides for all types of training, recreation and leisure time occupations so as to advance their development as confident, self-reliant individuals.
Stambridge Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe Stambridge Parish Council as Sole Trustee is the Charity Trustee of the Stambridge Community Centre and also referred to as Stambridge Memorial Hall & Grounds, not individual Councillors.The Management Committee of Stambridge Memorial Hall & Grounds is managed by the Trust Clerk / RFO, appointed Councillors from the Stambridge Parish Council, residents and outside bodies.
Edgmond Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEdgmond Village Hall is for the benefit of the inhabitants of Edgmond and the neighbourhood, for the purposes of education, social activities, training and leisure time occupations.
Arkholme Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of the Hall for the inhabitants of Arkholme and surrounding neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time activity.
Llandinam Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space/recreational and entertainment venue
Allotment For The Labouring Poor
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareRecreational activities provided:Play AreaFootball PitchPark AreaEight Allotments
Renishaw Miners Welfare Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareSocial activities for local people and families in the communities of Renishaw and Spinkhill including support for local football teams, golf sections, fishing club and children's entertainment IE parties at Christmas/easter/Halloween with help & support to local seniors outings/day trips
North Stainley Sport And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity, is in the interests of social welfare, the provision & maintenance of a village hall & recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, incl. meetings, lectures & classes, and other forms of recreation & leisure-time occupation, improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
The Jubilee Institute, Rothbury
Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides a place of recreation, social interaction and education for all the inhabitants within a 10 mile radius of Rothbury and in other parts of Upper Coquetdale.
Combined Halls Of Clare
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCHOC manages and maintains Clare Town Hall and Clare Old School Community Centre for the benefit of the parishioners of Clare and the immediately surrounding communities. The rooms and halls are available for hire for social, educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities without distinction of age, gender, social, racial, religious or political differences.
Jones Memorial Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the borough of Southend-on-Sea, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Hayes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement* of Hayes Village Hall, Hayes, Kent - a charitable community facility, belonging to the people of Hayes - available to the public for community-related recreational and sporting activities, as well as occasional private hire.(*including management and control of maintenance, renewals, lettings to users, finance and statutory requirements relating to Hayes Village Hall.)
Easter Compton Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities for recreation and entertinment for local people. To maintain those buildings and facilities by fund raising activities within the rules and spirit of the Trust Deed.
Blackfordby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides opportunities for the general public to partake in amatuer sport and recreation activities within the village hall.
The Ripley Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsFor use of sports activities, and recreation. Also to provide a community space for community groups and families.
Bishop Stopford's School Trust
Education, LeisureThe trustees manage the endowment fund and all other money and property paid or transferred to them upon trust to apply the same and income from the endowment fund to advance the education of the students by providing and assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities.
Finchampstead Park
Facilities, Leisureprovides buildings & open space for recreational and sports purposes for parishioners & people who live in the locaility
The Harrow University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe are a learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share educational, creative and leisure activities.
The Lawrance Park Recreation Ground And Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureManagement of Lawrance Park community hall & playing field.
Cumbria-Westmorland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureEducation and training both at our head office and out in the community. Organising courses, cultural and leisure events, campaigning on environmental issues.
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.