Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 9,753 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.
Kids
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careThe purpose of KIDS is to enable disabled children and young people, along with their families, to enjoy their lives, in particular we assist disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations. Our services include Home Learning, Key Working, Play and Leisure, Short Breaks, Transitions and Sibling and Young Carer Support.
Celtic Leisure
LeisureCeltic Leisure operates leisure and cultural venues in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot
Lincolnshire Y.m.c.a. LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureLincoln YMCA is a Christian charity seeking to serve the community through its work on housing, education,youth work,community work, health and fitness, international work and recreational programmes
Warwick Students' Union
Education, LeisureThe objects are the advancement of education of students at the University of Warwick by-promoting their interests & welfare, representing, supporting & advising -being the recognised representative of Students to the University & other external bodies -providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities & forums for discussions & debate for their personal development
Scarborough College
Education, LeisureThe Charity is an Independent School in the North East of England and provides first class day and boarding education for students aged between 3 and 18. Facilities for study and recreation are of the highest standard and students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards with each student expected to strive for his or her personal best.
Newground Together
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Housing, LeisureIn June 2013 the charity became a member of the Together Housing Group and amended its objects as follows to reflect this new position in the North of England:1. Conservation of the natural environment 2. Urban and rural regeneration 3. Provision of Recreation and Leisure with the aim of improving conditions of life 4. Advance the life chances of young people 5. Advance education and training.
Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureAdvancement and support of education, culture, arts, heritage and history; provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations and public cemeteries and crematoria;the promotion and preservation of good health through community participation in healthy recreation;any other charitable purposes as determined by the Trustees.
The Camden Society
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureTo provide housing, education, employment, leisure and personal support for vulnerable people.To promote access to, and to promote good practice in, the provision of housing, education, employment, leisure and personal support for vulnerable people.Advocate with and on behalf of vulnerable people to improve the quality of their lives.
Northamptonshire Association Of Youth Clubs
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe principal activity of the Charity is the helping and educating young people especially, but not exclusively, through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
The Cheltenham Trust
Health, Heritage, LeisureThe advancement and support of education, culture, arts and heritage including the provision of museums, galleries, events and activities. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare. The promotion of good health and wellbeing through community and public participation in healthy recreation and activities.
University Of Essex Students' Union
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureTaking care of the educational and social aspects of students life at the University of Essex. Working with local and regional groups to promote the excellent volunteering work that students carry out. encouraging health and well being through the coordination of a number of sporting and recreational activities.
Borough Of Havant Sport And Leisure Trust
LeisureThe provision of sport and leisure activities to the surrounding community via the operation of multi-use leisure facilities and wellbeing hub.
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents
Housing, LeisureRoSPA's vision is Life, free from accidental injury. Our mission is: Exchanging life-enhancing skills and knowledge to reduce serious accidental injuries. The Society collects data, carries out research, develops policies, informs, educates, audits and provides expert consultancy at work, at leisure, on the road and in the home by influencing, informing and developing risk education.
Magna Vitae
LeisureWe provide a range of cultural, leisure and health related facilities and services that allow local people to lead a great life. Any profits we make are re-invested to continually develop and improve services for the people of East Lindsey.
Wave Active Limited
LeisureProvider of Sports, Leisure and Recreational services and facilities primarily for, but not restricted to the communities within Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough.
Burnley Leisure And Culture
LeisurePerforming artsOperation of sports facilitiesActivities of sport clubsFitness facilities
Absolutely Together
LeisureManagement of Leisure facilities
Activenewham
Charity and VCS support, LeisureactiveNewham provide facilities for recreation, sporting or other leisure time occupation. We have been working with the London Borough of Newham to deliver leisure, sports and volunteering opportunities in Newham since January 2013. Our mission is to support local people to become more active in the local community and we do this by running five leisure centres in Newham.
Newcastle University Students' Union
Education, LeisureFor students at Newcastle University: providing sporting, social, cultural and recreational opportunites; protecting and promoting their interests including well-being and conditions of study; providing representation and guidance on welfare and other matters; promoting good relations between them and the general public; communicating on their behalf with the University and other bodies.
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureBirmingham YMCA's mission is to inspire young people to discover their potential so that they can live life in all its fullness. To serve its mission's aim the Association runs supported housing projects, affordable childcare, community and leisure facilities across the city of Birmingham.
Avenues East
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careAvenues East is part of a Group of charities which pioneer specialist social care supporting people facing significant disadvantage through illness and disability so they can live full lives in their local communities. We also support adults and children in their own homes or residential settings who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury or dementia.
China Fleet Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of recreation and leisure activities to the specified class of beneficiaries; all serving Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy; all RN/RM Reserve Forces; all Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and their immediate families.The Directors shall also select additional beneficiary classes from time to time providing they shall give priority first to serving the needs of those specified.
Winter Sports Foundation
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo promote for the inhabitants of the UK the provision of facilities, for winter sports for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare
Bournemouth Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvision of Social HousingYouth WorkDay nursery and creche facilitiesFitness and Leisure CentreLearning Centre Children and Family SupportCommunity RadioRetreat CentreProvision of Training Courses i.e. Health & Hygiene, First Aid etc.
Nottingham Trent Students' Union
Education, LeisureTo provide social and recreational activities for students
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 9,753 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.