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
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Trefnant Village Hall And Memorial Field
Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareVillage hall and or recreation ground hire for local, community and other legal organizations on regular and ad hoc basis including local authority, for elections and if necessary emergency refuge.Hire of chairs and tables.Facilities for village and surrounding areas to hold events/parties/celebrations exhibitions.The organization of community & sport based activities and cultural activities
Broughton Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides buidlings/facilities/open spaces for the general public for the purpose of sport & recreation.
West Bletchley Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureThe West Bletchley Community Association undertakes without prejudice, to advance the education and provide facilities to promote the interest of social, welfare and recreational and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the life of the inhabitants of West Bletchley and neighbourhood. Assorted groups covering dancing, exercise hobbies, interest and religion use the Centre.
Pencoed Welfare Institute
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsEducation & Training,Arts & Culture,Sports Recreation,Economic/Community/Development,Assisting other CharitiesAssisting with disabled groups
Hyde War Memorial Parish Hall
Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the community to be used for meetings of local groups, the primary school, leisure, social and entertainment activities, and for private hire by local residents and others. Also, the Charity runs an annual 'Frogham Fair' to raise money for the maintenance of the hall and to support other local groups and charities.
Recreation Ground And Site For Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMaintain the Recreation Ground for the benefit of Parishoners in providing a play area and sport facilities for education, participation and leisure.
Fiskerton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and management of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Fiskerton and the surrounding area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Brewood Village Community Council
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTaking care of the fabric and running a small Village Hall, providing space for local groups e.g. Bridge, Martial Arts, Yoga, WI; Civic Society.In addition, the Hall is used by (a) Music groups providing evening entertainment (b) Birthday parties (c) Wakes (d) Wedding receptions etc.
The Village Hall, Highwood
Facilities, LeisureTo manage a community facility by way of a Village Hall for educational and leisure purposes for the local community.
Bar Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity aims to provide sport and recreation facilities for the villagers of Bar Hill
The Bryce Institute
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall facilities for the community to use for sports, recreational, educational, health and meetings. Current activities include Karate, Judo, Kendal Model Railway Club, Judo, Theatrical shows and Woodturning Club.The Hall offers space for business meetings and private parties, and is licenced and can provide a bar. Wi-Fi enabled and an induction loop in the Main Hall.
University Of The Third Age (dacorum)
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureU3A Dacorum is a learning co-operative of older people, which enables members to share in educational, creative and leisure activities covering Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding areas.
Abbotts Ann War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe main objective is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development for the advantage or benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Abbotts Ann without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions.
Cuddington Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of sporting and recreational facilities with associated buildings
King George's Field, North Holmwood
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is an open space provided for informal recreation and some organised sports. There is free access to the open space at all times.
Scredington Village Hall And Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureThe property and the trust fund and its income shall be applied for the purposes of a community centre and to provide and maintain a recreation ground and playing field for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Scredington and neighbourhood.Including the use of the property for meetings, lectures and classes or other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
The Shepherd Street Trust
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfarePROVISION OF GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY ONE YEARS WHO RESIDE WITHIN A RADIUS OF FIFTY MILES OF PRESTON CITY CENTRE.GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR SPECIALIST MEDICAL ATTENTION AND EQUIPMENT, TO RELIEVE HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES.
The Longthorpe Village War Memorial Fund
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo use and maintain the Village Hall for the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being of persons resident in Longthorpe, Peterborough by the provision of facilities for physical training and recreation.
Warnham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is established to provide and maintain Warnham Village Hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of Warnham 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 the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Catworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor hire for recreational activities by people residing in the village and surrounding area.
Shiregreen And District Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo provide leisure and learning facilities to all people within the surrounding area. With particular consideration to children and the elderly. To produce amatuer stage production and provide Community services to all volunteer groups and organisations.
Hutton Rudby Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of Hutton Rudby and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Llwynypia And Mid Rhondda Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo educate boys and girls resident in the area of Mid Rhondda through their leisure time occupation so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities.
The Carshalton Darby And Joan Club
LeisureProvides entertainment and indoor sports activities for members and non members. Also hall hire for discussions, meetings, anniversaries etc.
First Duffield Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureFirst Duffield Scout Group provides structured recreational/educational scouting based activities for children aged 5-14 in the Duffield area.
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.