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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.

The Crudwell Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Crudwell 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.

Latest Income: £47,644
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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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

Latest Income: £47,604
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Parochial Charity

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

For 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

Latest Income: £47,592
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Chacewater Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To provide a venue for recreational, educational, social and artistic activities for the Parish of Chacewater and the wider area

Latest Income: £47,409
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Ruardean Memorial Hall And Playing Fields

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Building 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.

Latest Income: £47,322
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Llangynidr Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity

Facilities, Leisure

Provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the community of Llangynidr.

Latest Income: £47,301
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Better Things

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

Provision 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

Latest Income: £47,288
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The University Of The Third Age - Richmond Upon Thames

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

1) 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.

Latest Income: £46,982
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Great Ellingham Recreation Ground And Centre

Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Provide a building with kitchen, toilets, stage & seperate committee room, cricket pitches with 1 hard wicket, football pitches.Childrens Play Area

Latest Income: £46,727
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Church Knowle Village Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

FOR 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.

Latest Income: £46,700
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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North Waltham Village Trust

Leisure

Events organised for the village. Provision of meeting venues and recreational facilities for other organisations in the village.

Latest Income: £46,690
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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1st Consett Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Range of educational, training, sport and recreational activiites - indoor and outdoor - for young people aged 6 to 14

Latest Income: £46,507
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Barrow Upon Soar Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

EDUCATION, TRAINING, SPORT AND RECREATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Latest Income: £46,459
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Danby Agricultural Association

Economic and community development, Leisure

To provide entertainment and education to the general public in the form af an agricultural show.

Latest Income: £46,367
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare Scheme

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

provide sporting and social facilities for the community as a whole

Latest Income: £46,261
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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The Williton War Memorial Recreation Ground

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

MAINTENANCE OF RECREATION GROUND

Latest Income: £46,151
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Mellor And District Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £46,139
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Stithians Centre

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £46,116
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Beckington Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £45,918
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Guildford Opera Company

Arts, Leisure

Providing entertainment, education and appreciation of opera, operetta and all forms of music both in concert and fully staged productions to audiences at reasonable prices.

Latest Income: £45,604
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Clayton Playing Fields

Facilities, Leisure

SPORT AND RECREATION

Latest Income: £45,530
Areas of Operation: Oldham
Status: Registered
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Holt Village Hall

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of a Village Hall in the community of Holt including organisation of entertainment and fund-raising events.

Latest Income: £45,412
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Aberkenfig Boys And Girls Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

PROVIDES 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.

Latest Income: £45,397
Areas of Operation: Bridgend
Status: Registered
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The Clinton Hall

Facilities, Leisure

THE 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

Latest Income: £45,272
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Emsworth Diamond Jubilee Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £45,238
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
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.