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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Hyde War Memorial Trust (lower Higham Farm)
Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Hoveton Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureWe are a village hall used by and for the local community
Erewash Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
Alston Recreation Ground
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe 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.
Kewstoke Village Hall And Playing Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Bishopswood Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides 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.
Ercall Magna, Payton Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Sports and Recreation activities for children and all local inhabitants
Robert Monks Foxton Charity
Facilities, LeisureOwns 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.
Polesworth Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Trust manages the Memorial Hall (Village Hall) and Community Field (used for sport/recreation) situated in the village of Polesworth
Hutton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureRents recreational premises to local organisations.
Gwynedd Council Welsh Church Fund
Leisure, ReligionThe 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.
Wadham Lodge Sports Ground Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe 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
Bulwark Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvide a meeting resource for local community groups and individuals for social, educational and recreational purposes.
Shenley Lane Community Association And Sports Centre
Associations, LeisureTo 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.
Ashes Playing Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureOwns and maintains a public playing field for recreational and sporting purposes for the people of Howden and the surrounding area.
Tacolneston And Forncett Recreation Centre Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity runs the Tacolneston Village Hall and playing field for the benefit of local inhabitants
The Kings Lynn Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureFor 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.
Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePromoting 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.
Black Notley Community Association
Associations, LeisureGeneral Charity PurposesSport/recreation
The Twyford Waterworks Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Mancetter Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMancetter 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.
Shillington Memorial Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space for sporting and leisure activities for the enjoyment of the village community.
Datchet Recreation Centre Charitable Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Ramsbury Burdett Fisher Recreation Centre
LeisureTo 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.
Wellington Hill Residents Association
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR LOCAL ACTIVITIESPRESCHOOLCHILDREN AND ADULT DANCEVARIED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.