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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.

Hyde War Memorial Trust (lower Higham Farm)

Heritage, Leisure

The 1924 Deed states that the land should remain unbuilt upon and used for the resort and recreation of the inhabitants of the Borough of Hyde. The Trust maintains the Cenotaph on the top of Werneth Low. The 1924 Deed states that a wreath be laid at the Cenotaph on the 25th June each year to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Treaty which ended World War 1.

Latest Income: £42,613
Areas of Operation: Tameside
Status: Registered
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Hoveton Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

We are a village hall used by and for the local community

Latest Income: £42,551
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Erewash Scouts

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Charity is part of a national Organisation supporting young people in their development by way of skills and leisure based activities across a broad range to meet diverse interests.

Latest Income: £42,540
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Alston Recreation Ground

Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

We fundraise to maintain this five acre site with provision of new challenging play equipment. This community play area known locally as Fairhill benefits many people in and around Alston as well as visitors on the moor. Currently we are fund-raising to develop a new pump track cycling facility.

Latest Income: £42,496
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Kewstoke Village Hall And Playing Field Trust

Facilities, Leisure

The Charity administers Kewstoke Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kewstoke and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life of the same inhabitants.

Latest Income: £42,488
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Bishopswood Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provides facilities within a Village Hall for Bishopswood and the surrounding neighbourhood; in particular for the use of meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation. with the aim of improving the quality of life.

Latest Income: £42,436
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Ercall Magna, Payton Recreation Ground And Village Hall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

General Sports and Recreation activities for children and all local inhabitants

Latest Income: £42,407
Areas of Operation: Telford & Wrekin
Status: Registered
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Robert Monks Foxton Charity

Facilities, Leisure

Owns the freehold of the village hall and adjacent recreation ground in Foxton, Leicestershire.It maintains them for operational use. Provides loans and grants as permitted.

Latest Income: £42,384
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Polesworth Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

The Trust manages the Memorial Hall (Village Hall) and Community Field (used for sport/recreation) situated in the village of Polesworth

Latest Income: £42,296
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Hutton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Rents recreational premises to local organisations.

Latest Income: £42,195
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Gwynedd Council Welsh Church Fund

Leisure, Religion

The Scheme for the administration of the Fund provides that the income be applied for charitable purposes-educational,recreational and social,at the discretion of the Council.

Latest Income: £42,166
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Wadham Lodge Sports Ground Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure

The charity provides football and indoor recreational facilities for residents within 20 miles of Waltham Forest Town Hall. The Charity also provides grants to support football training and other learning facilities for local young people from the borough of Redbridge

Latest Income: £42,144
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bulwark Community Centre

Facilities, Leisure

Provide a meeting resource for local community groups and individuals for social, educational and recreational purposes.

Latest Income: £42,120
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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Shenley Lane Community Association And Sports Centre

Associations, Leisure

To povide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.

Latest Income: £42,078
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Ashes Playing Field Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Owns and maintains a public playing field for recreational and sporting purposes for the people of Howden and the surrounding area.

Latest Income: £42,033
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Tacolneston And Forncett Recreation Centre Association

Facilities, Leisure

The Charity runs the Tacolneston Village Hall and playing field for the benefit of local inhabitants

Latest Income: £41,892
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Kings Lynn Gymnastics Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

For all young people in the area of King's Lynn and west Norfolk to support the physical education of such young persons, as well as to the development and occupation of their minds by providing facilities for and instruction in all aspects of basic, recreational and competitive gymnastics.

Latest Income: £41,850
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Promoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.

Latest Income: £41,773
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Black Notley Community Association

Associations, Leisure

General Charity PurposesSport/recreation

Latest Income: £41,685
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Twyford Waterworks Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

The aim of the Trust is to preserve Twyford Waterworks as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and to develop its educational and leisure potential through the formation of a Museum of Water Supply.

Latest Income: £41,629
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Mancetter Memorial Hall

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Mancetter Memorial Hall aims to provide and maintain on a not for profit basis, a financially sustainable community centre located at the heart of the parish of Mancetter. The Hall supports a wide range of activities and provides a venue for support groups, family celebrations, leisure and recreation activities, education, training, and sport and exercise.

Latest Income: £41,606
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Shillington Memorial Playing Field

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of open space for sporting and leisure activities for the enjoyment of the village community.

Latest Income: £41,543
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Datchet Recreation Centre Charitable Trust

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The upkeep and maintenance of a village hall which, for the public benefit, is available for hire within the local area for business, social and recreational purposes.

Latest Income: £41,540
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Ramsbury Burdett Fisher Recreation Centre

Leisure

To maintain the Trust property for the benefit of the people of the Parish of Ramsbury in the interest of social welfare and with the objective of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £41,458
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Wellington Hill Residents Association

Facilities, Leisure

PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR LOCAL ACTIVITIESPRESCHOOLCHILDREN AND ADULT DANCEVARIED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Latest Income: £41,353
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
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.