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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Mid Warwickshire Society For Mentally Handicapped Children And Adults

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The relief of vulnerable people and people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of vulnerability or learning disability with the object of improving their life

Latest Income: £1,596,731
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Bede House Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure

TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN PARTICULAR FOR PERSONS IN THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF LAMBETH, LEWISHAM, AND SOUTHWARK THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, EDUCATING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPABILITIES AND BY SUCH OTHER MEANS AS COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL DETERMINE

Latest Income: £1,557,243
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Polish Social And Cultural Association

Arts, Heritage, Leisure

Promotion of Polish Culture, education, hIstory, arts, literature, drama. Maintaining Polish Library and Theatre. Maintaining mutli purpose building to provide recreation facilities, offices, restaurant .

Latest Income: £1,552,918
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Bridport And West Dorset Sports Trust Limited

Leisure

The provision and maintenance of recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of West Dorset and its neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. (Memorandum of Association of Bridport & West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd)

Latest Income: £1,549,924
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust

Leisure

The Trust seeks to encourage sporting and recreational use of Wormwood Scrubs through the provision and maintenance of an environment that is conducive to its objective.In addition to supporting the recreational activities provided by the Council through the Linford Christie stadium, the Trust's main activity relates to the maintenance of the scrubs itself.

Latest Income: £1,542,468
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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The Bluebell Railway Trust

Heritage, Leisure

Encouragement of research into railway equipment and safety, preservation of heritage railway items including rolling stock, maintenance and support of museums for the preservation of railway equipment, provision of recreational facilities connected with railways and assistance for persons in need connected with railway personnel, especially charitable purposes connected with the Bluebell Railway.

Latest Income: £1,465,642
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Smethwick Asra Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

The principal activity is the provision of health and care services to all needy, elderly, disabled and families particularly but not exclusively of the Asian origin, in the West Midlands area. As an ancillary, assistance is also given on appropriate housing, social, recreational and educational matters.

Latest Income: £1,396,859
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Oaklands

Beneficiary group, Leisure

1. To improve the lifestyle of adults with learning disabilities through their work/leisure-time activities so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity, within their capabilities. 2 To provide and extend links between the community at large and people with learning disabilities. 3. To assist and encourage persons and organisations involved in t

Latest Income: £1,376,751
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Nuffield Trust For The Forces Of The Crown

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The Trust provides recreational facilities for the Regular and Reserve Armed Forces. It does not fundraise or undertake individual benevolence.

Latest Income: £1,373,307
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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New Diorama

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education through dramatic performance in all forms, to make the arts relevant to the community.To provide recreation/leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life inclusive of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and that such facilities shall be available to the public at large.

Latest Income: £1,365,171
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.

Latest Income: £1,320,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity makes grants to a wide variety of charitable causes in the UK and Overseas. Particularly in the fields of Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Relief of Poverty and General Charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £1,296,147
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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People In Action (yorkshire)

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure

The Charity supports people with learning diffiuculties/disabilities, mental health and other similar impairments wtihin communities to create a barrier free - world, a world which provides equality of opportunity and celebrates cultural diversity.Individuals are supported to become independent citizens through, employment, volunteering social and leisure and training actvities.

Latest Income: £1,287,129
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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West Wight Sports And Community Centre Trust LTD

Facilities, Leisure

The company's activities are the management and running of the West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, Isle of Wight for the benefit of clubs and the public. The company's charitable status embodies the provision of social welfare and facilities for recreation for the public's benefit.

Latest Income: £1,259,612
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Hospitality

Leisure

Professional Body for managers & aspiring managers in the hospitality tourism and leisure sectors. Activities are educational and promotion of best paractice.

Latest Income: £1,252,880
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Development Through Challenge

Charitable activities, Leisure

The CharityÔÇÖs objects are:(a)the provision of public recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare and improving conditions of life for the benefit of the public;(b)the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and sport;(c)the advancement of education of the public with a non-exclusiive focus on training to promote safety and prevent loss of life.

Latest Income: £1,241,262
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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St James' Centre (derby)

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provide educational/leisure activities for disadvantage children and young people. Provide facilities and resources to the charitable sector. Undertake project activity which benefits local residents and groups.

Latest Income: £1,229,161
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Jesmond Community Leisure

Leisure

Provision of public swimming and related leisure and recreational activities;Advancement of education, culture and the arts, including the provision of libraries.

Latest Income: £1,222,757
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Equality Together

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

OFFERS FREE AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO DISABLED PEOPLE, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT,PARKING, TRANSPORT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION,LEISURE, HOUSING AND HOLIDAYS. PROVIDES SHORT-TERM WHEELCHAIR AND DISABILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE.

Latest Income: £1,210,704
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Your Ambition

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To promote and provide for the advancement, education and training of adults and young people in all aspects of technology and to rehabilitate and help them back to work directly or through third parties, including community participation in recreational sports that have a positive impact on their social integration, mobility, mental or physical wellbeing or the environment in which it operates.

Latest Income: £1,197,147
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Blackwood Arts Centre

Arts, Leisure

Blackwood Arts Centre provides high quality professional, community & amateur art & entertainment for a wide range of audiences. This includes light entertainment dance, drama, comedy, childrens theatre, musical theatre, opera companies & choirs, as well as local ensembles. It also provides opportunities for people from all sectors of the community to take part in creative activities including you

Latest Income: £1,169,650
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Manor Farm Community Association

Associations, Leisure

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, LEISURE, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WALSALL IN PARTICULAR THOSE OF HATHERTON, RUSHALL

Latest Income: £1,168,331
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Haskel School

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religion

Provides for the recreational and academic needs of the special children of the Gateshead Jewish Community.

Latest Income: £1,167,740
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Kirklees Community Association

Associations, Housing, Leisure

The principal objectives of the company are to promote a range of community facilities including housing, educational, recreational, cultural and general community benefits in the Kirklees area

Latest Income: £1,150,615
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Highbury Roundhouse Association Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

The Highbury Roundhouse was formed to provide, maintain and develop a range of social, educational and recreational opportunities for people living and working in Highbury and the surrounding areas. In particular we provide a youth club, pensioners' clubs and activities for under five's, after school clubs both on and off site, holiday playschemes and various user/self help groups.

Latest Income: £1,130,691
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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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.