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.
The Crudwell Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCrudwell Village Hall and Playground provide meeting and play facilities for village activities. The hall is used by many village organisations for group meetings. Non village groups & individuals can hire the hall for functions. Playground facilities include a multi sports facility, playing field and children's play area.
The West Wilts U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure(i) To advance the education of the public in West Wilts and its surrounding locality and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment(ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare
The Parochial Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareFor inhabitants of the Parish of Smisby:a. Relief of the aged and poor and of distress and sicknessb. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants in regard to social welfare, recreation and leisure occupationc. Provision and support of educational facilities
Chacewater Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a venue for recreational, educational, social and artistic activities for the Parish of Chacewater and the wider area
Ruardean Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBuilding with facilities for hire including a large hall with a stage and a 2nd meeting room; fully equipped kitchen; license to provide a bar. Outdoor space consists of a recreational field; accommodates two football/rugby pitches; cricket square and a fenced play area for children containing a wide range of equipment and apparatus. There are also changing rooms with showering facilities.
The Llangynidr Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the community of Llangynidr.
Better Things
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare, SocietyProvision of the following for people with learning disabilities:Sport, Recreation, Social, Leisure and Learning projects, Health Awareness,Social Inclusion,Campaigning and Awareness,Disability Hate Crime
The University Of The Third Age - Richmond Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and its surrounding locality. 2) To provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Great Ellingham Recreation Ground And Centre
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvide a building with kitchen, toilets, stage & seperate committee room, cricket pitches with 1 hard wicket, football pitches.Childrens Play Area
Church Knowle Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionFOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL & MENTAL RECREATION & SOCIAL MORAL & INTERLLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THOUGH THE MEDIUM OF READING AND RECREATION ROOMS, LIBRARY, LECTURES, CLASSES, RECREATIONS & ENTERTAINMENTS AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENIFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF CHURCH KNOWLE AND ITS IMEDIATE VINCINITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL OR OTHER OPINIONS.
North Waltham Village Trust
LeisureEvents organised for the village. Provision of meeting venues and recreational facilities for other organisations in the village.
1st Consett Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRange of educational, training, sport and recreational activiites - indoor and outdoor - for young people aged 6 to 14
Barrow Upon Soar Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION, TRAINING, SPORT AND RECREATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Danby Agricultural Association
Economic and community development, LeisureTo provide entertainment and education to the general public in the form af an agricultural show.
Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Scheme
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Professionsprovide sporting and social facilities for the community as a whole
The Williton War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF RECREATION GROUND
The Mellor And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of those living in Mellor and it's surrounding area through the provision or facilitation of social, recreational and leisure services. To secure and maintain a community centre and co-operate with other local 3rd parties so as to promote it's use.
The Stithians Centre
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo provide, maintain and develop the facilities of a village hall and community centre for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Stithians in the County of Cornwall 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 local community. Fundraising in support of these aims.
Beckington Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision, management and maintenance of Beckington Memorial Hall and its adjacent recreational field for use by people living in and around the village of Beckington.
Guildford Opera Company
Arts, LeisureProviding entertainment, education and appreciation of opera, operetta and all forms of music both in concert and fully staged productions to audiences at reasonable prices.
The Clayton Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureSPORT AND RECREATION
Holt Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall in the community of Holt including organisation of entertainment and fund-raising events.
Aberkenfig Boys And Girls Club
Beneficiary group, LeisurePROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 7 TO 24 IN THE ABERKENFIG AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SPORTING, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING; EXPERIENCING OPPORTUNITIES THEY WOULDN'T OTHERWISE RECEIVE.
The Clinton Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY PROVIDES COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR SPORT FOR ALL AGE GROUPS. IT ALSO PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS GROUPS FROM THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS A PLACE FOR MEETINGS AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION. WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF MERTON, DEVON
Emsworth Diamond Jubilee Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe Emsworth Diamond Jubilee Recreation Ground Trust holds the sports ground and facilities on trust to enable the public to play tennis, bowls, football, cricket, hockey and rugby.
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.