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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Eccleshall Community Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo run a venue for various community groups including education, disability, arts, recreation, children, young people, elderly, the general public.
Radio Lollipop International Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe company plays a monitoring role within a group of charities spread around the world, all operating under the Radio Lollipop banner. Countries represented are England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the USA. The charities have the common objective of providing care, comfort and entertainment to children in hospital through broadcasting and play activities.
Chobham Recreation Ground Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity administers and manages the recreational facilities for the benefit of the local community and other members of the general public. The amenities include the recreation ground, children's playground, memorial gardens, three tennis courts with a clubhouse, the Parish Pavilion, a Scouts hut and a Sports Pavilion.
The Torch Association
LeisureThe relief of illness and suffering of all disabled persons resident in a defined local area of Tynedale and beyond by providing, managing and maintaining a Centre for recreation or other leisure time occupation and in particular by providing facilities for competitive and non- competitive sports.
Fleetwood And Wyre Mencap
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of entertainment and social activities.Provision of housing.Fund raising to support activitiesRaising general awareness of issues associated with Learning difficulties (formerly known as Mental handicap).
Lodsworth Village Hall And Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining the hall and groundsHiring out the hall and groundsRaising funds to finance the running costs
Mountsorrel War Memorial Fields
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureSports/recreational activites
Iver Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF IVER VILLAGE AND RICHINGS PARK AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, INCLUDING USE FOR A PRE-SCHOOL, MEETINGS, DRAMA PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION.
Lapworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance and development of Lapworth Village Hall for social and recreational activities within the village and surrounding area.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Worstead
Animals, Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall facilities for a multitude of events including film shows, theatre, entertainment events, antique and arts and crafts, childrens activities, badminton, dog shows, weddings, private parties, meetings, learning centre and many smaller events such as keep fit, bingo and indoor bowls.
Woolley Miners' Welfare Scheme
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProviding Sports & Leisure Facilities for the Community. Community Events & Entertainment.Community Participation Events. Community Fundraising Activities.Providing Community Meeting Space & Facilities.
Gaskell Memorial Village Hall, Silverdale
Facilities, LeisureTo promote physical ,mental, recreation, social, moral and intellectual development by encouraging lectures, classes, sports, recreations and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of Silverdale and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex, race and age or of political, religious or other opinions.
Sturton By Stow Primary School Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe provide Education and Training, Overseas Aid, are involved with the Arts and Culture, Sport and Recreation, children and young people and other charities and voluntary bodies. We make grants to invididuals and act as an umbrella or resource body.
The Jewish Youth Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionSupports Jewish youth work, leisure activities and informal education for young Jews by providing grants to assist Jewish Youth Organisations with projects, training and equipment.
Stokesley Manorial Lands Trust
LeisurePublic entertainment, education, sports, cultural
Cymdeithas Gymunedol Y Bala A Phenllyn / Bala & Penllyn Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure1) Community activities and experiences 2) Provides a base for community groups and activities3) Improves physical, mental, social and emotional welfare for all, enabling all residents to thrive.
Whitechapel Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity objectives are to benefit the inhabitant's of Whitechapel and neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious, or other opinion's, and in particular for use for meetings lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
The Newton Abbot And District Musical Comedy Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding musical entertainment in the form of Musicals and Pantomimes at a reasonable cost for the community in and around the town of Newton Abbot, Devon.Also giving the opportunity for young people between the ages of 7 and 17 to learn acting and singing techniques and to perform as a group, musical shows in a theatre environment for a live audience.
Graffham Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo manage and control the Recreation Ground in Graffham
L'chu Vonim Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the association is to help young people, especially but not exclusively, through leisure time activities, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of the society.
2/77th Manchester (2nd Whalley Range) Group Of Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSport, recreation, education and training for children and young people in South Manchester.
Riding Mill Village Halls
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of two village halls for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Broomhaugh and Riding Mill and visitors to the village (without distinction of political, religious or other opinions) for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving their quality of life.
Bickerton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates in accordance with the trust deed dated 11 June 2008. The object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for (a) meetings, lectures and classes and (b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Glenfield Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall for use of inhabitants of the parish of Glenfield, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions,including use for meetings,lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation or leisure time activities.
The National Association Of Women's Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisuresocial clubs for women - education & recreation
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.