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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East Harlsey Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureArts, culture, sport, recreation for all community
Nunsfield House Community Association
Associations, LeisureVENUE/ ROOM HIRE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS BOOKED ON REGULAR BASIS. FUNCTION ROOM VENUE. PROVIDE GOOD FACILITIES OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME.
Cray Valley War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the Village Hall and annexe for use by the inhabitants of St Mary Cray and the neighbourhood. Without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving life for the said.
Manton Colliery Athletic Club And Institute
Arts, LeisureProvides facilities for Sport and Recreation for the inhabitants of the local community.Activities include Athletics, football, bowls, American Football, Indoor Games, Dancing and other forms of entertainment.The facility caters for both senior and junior sporting activities.
Wortwell Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWortwell Community Centre is a building for the use of the local inhabitants for recreation and leisure time occupations. Currently activities include : Dance Classes, Bowls, Charity Events, Quiz nights, private hirings, Village Fete, carpet bowls, badminton, art classes, french classes, keep fit, football, yoga, theatre productions and much more
The Phoenix Theatre Company
Arts, LeisurePerformance of amateur dramatics and arts for the public, for entertainment and educational purposes, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts
Poolsbrook Social Welfare Scheme
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvides facilities for sports, leisure and social activities within the local community and the surrounding areas.
Minstead Hall Trust
LeisureGeneral Charitable PurposesArts/CultureSport/Recreation
The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society
Arts, LeisureThe rehearsal and production of amateur musical shows for public entertainment and education. If and when finances allow, donations are made to local charities.
Chester U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. 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.
Outwood Memorial Hall And Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureProviding accommodation for all local groups, clubs, families and societies to enjoy all the normal facilities of a community centre for as low a price as possible (lowest in the area). Facilities include;- dancing, dance tuition (incl ballet), meeting rooms, sports and recreation, parties and celebrations, garden clubs & societies, stroke club, slimming classes, toddlers groups.
Chipping And District Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political religious or other opinions, including the use for;meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants
Ammanford District Miners' Welfare Association Public Hall And Library
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsPromoting the social wellbeing,recreation and living conditions of workers in or about coal mines in the Ammanford & district area.
Ferring Retirement Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWE RUN FOR THE ELDERLY OF THE VILLAGE A COFFEE MORNING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TABLE TENNIS,BOWLS,BRIDGE,KNIT & NATTER POETRY,CHOIR,DANCE FIT,SEATED EXERCISES,RUMMIKUB.
Wraysbury Parochial Charities
Leisure, Social welfareA benevolent charity for the support of the residents of the parish of Wraysbury, to include the poor & the needy. This also includes recreation, leisure & educational causes within the parish.
Brynamman Public Hall And Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureBrynamman Public Hall is a community oriented venue offering various local facilities, recreation, a volunteering program and employment in the village of Brynamman. The Public Hall is open 7 days a week, operating as a full time 2 screen cinema with a broad programme of films, theatre, snooker hall, and space for community groups such as the local Cylch / nursery. Est. 1926.
Barnes For A Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports facilities at Park Road Recreation Ground
Seend Lye Recreation Field
Facilities, LeisureTo promote and maintain a recreation ground and recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Seend.
Corby Community Arts Association Limited
Arts, LeisureThe objects for which the Company is established are: the promotion of education in music, drama and visual arts and the appreciation of the arts amongst the Community and to provide facilities in the interests of Social Welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom such facilities are primarily intended.
Crosspool And District Youth Sports Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide outdoor & indoor recreational space to local youth & in supporting this aim to local adult & community groups - to develop their social & physical skills.
Thalian Theatre Company
Arts, LeisureAmateur dramatic and musical theatre society performing shows and musical entertainment in local theatres and function halls
Yelverton War Memorial Recreation Field And Village Hall Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision & maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of Yelverton and the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Courage - Dyer Recreational Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings/facilities/open space.
The Council Of Islamic Affairs Huddersfield Charitable Trust
Leisure, ReligionPromote the benefit of the inhabitants of Huddersfield to advance education. To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of the life for the inhabitants.
Clwyd - Denbigh Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, LeisureWorkshops in Art and Craft - Home and Garden - Sports and Leisure - Music and Dancing - Educational visits to exhibitions and historic houses and other places of interest.Workshops for WI Officers and Committee Members.Campaigns at local and national level, where applicable, in conjunction with resolutions passed at National Federation of WIs Annual Meetings
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.