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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 Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The prime objective of the choir is to promote the enjoyment of the Welsh choral tradition through its rehearsals and performances. This involves skills development and enjoyment of singing for members and entertainment for the wider community. In addition, the choir raises money for agreed charities.

Latest Income: £41,346
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sykehouse Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

GENERAL CHARITY BUILDING FOR HIRE 24/7 BY ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE WITH A RECREATION GROUND INCLUDED (WITH PLAYGROUND)GRANTS WERE OBTAINED TO REBUILD PART OF THE OLD BUILDING AND ADD A NEW SHOWER BLOCK. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR GRANTS , FOR NEXT PROJECT - TARMAC CAR PARK

Latest Income: £41,338
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Churt Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Churt Village Hall is run and maintained to provide a focus for the local community to meet its social and recreational needs. A variety of activities are undertaken principally by and for the benefit of members of the village. However, the Hall is open to and embraces wider usage from the surrounding populace and elsewhere.

Latest Income: £41,283
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Oakley Recreational Association

Leisure

To run and maintain the sports ground and facilities in the Village of Oakley Bedfordshire

Latest Income: £41,270
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Heath End Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Running of Village Hall for Community acitivities & private parties.

Latest Income: £41,264
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Llandderfel Community Centre

Facilities, Leisure

A community centre for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Llandderfel in the county of Gwynedd, 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 objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £41,209
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Recreation Ground, East Harling

Facilities, Leisure

Provide and maintain recreational facility

Latest Income: £41,190
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more

Latest Income: £41,120
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Whipton Community Association

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Advancing education and social welfare through providing and managing a community centre for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of primarily benefitting the inhabitants of Whipton, Exeter, and those individuals accessing the clubs, groups and utilising the centre as a venue. At present, regular groups using the hall include music, art and social clubs, groups supporting needs.

Latest Income: £41,061
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Wilton Community Centre

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

The trustees administer and maintain a building for the use of by local charities, organisations and inhabitants of Wilton and the surrounding areas for such activities as fund raising, meeting facilities and recreational purposes.The work of maintaining a booking diary, keeping accounts and daily maintenance and upkeep of the facility is undertaken by the trustees with the help of a caretaker.

Latest Income: £41,034
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Redditch And Bromsgrove Unit 595 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Education, Leisure

The Unit exist for the benefit of its cadets who are aged 10 to 18 years. Our activities are educational and recreational. The recreational activities are mainly water based sailing etc. The cadets are able to take part in courses at HM Naval Bases.

Latest Income: £41,002
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Church Crookham County Junior School Association

Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

We work with Church Crookham Junior School to provide funds & support for both educational and recreational activities and equipment.

Latest Income: £40,969
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Westbury Wild Life Park Foundation

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Providing a sanctuary for the maintenance, preservation and breeding of wild birds, animals, plants, insects or other wild life. Managing and restoring the parks natural and architectural features to facilitate conservation projects, educational activities and recreation.

Latest Income: £40,957
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Keston Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of the village hall for the use of residents of Keston and its neighbourhood including use for meetings, lectures and classes and forms of recreation and leisure/social time occupation.

Latest Income: £40,923
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Hinckley And District Mencap Society

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To provide help & support to people with learning disabilities, and their families. Also provide facilities for recreation & leisure with the object of improving their condition of life.

Latest Income: £40,900
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Gujarat Samaj Nottingham

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

To provide services which otherwise are not provided by other organisation/agencies in form of cultural and social activities. We promote cultural activities, sports, education, elderly luncheon club & recreational activities. We work with people who are under represented within the main stream to bring awareness and confidence by providing and promoting different events.

Latest Income: £40,833
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Reading And Recreation Room

Facilities, Leisure

Our Village Hall provides space for a wide range of activities for the people of Penruddock and district. The hall is 110 years old next year. It occupies a central position in the village. We have gained four grants and two legacies this year to continue the plan of improvements. This will form the remit of the Management Trustees looking ahead into 2015. Thank you everyone for your help.

Latest Income: £40,802
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Porthleven Companions

Leisure, Social welfare

Provide companionship, stimulation, activities, entertainment, bingo, speakers, competitions at a weekly meeting in Porthleven. Provide transport to and from weekly meetings, also for visiting restaurants, shopping, and outings for people living in Porthleven or surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £40,752
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Messingham Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The village hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Messingham 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 condtions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £40,722
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Hill Rise Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

The Association manages and maintains the community centre which it hires out to clubs and groups to provide various activities. It promotes education and recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for all members of the community.

Latest Income: £40,716
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Arthur Herbert Hope Memorial

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure

The Hope Memorial Trust, founded in 1932 operates a 32 bed self catering hostel near Keswick in Cumbria. It provides facilities which enable schools, youth groups, community groups, and families to benefit from the educational and recreational opportunities provided by the Lake District.

Latest Income: £40,705
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Burgh Village Hall

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

The Burgh Village Hall is used by the community for village activities ie indoor bowling, luncheon club, sports activities etc and the recreation centre is used for local bookings ie bingo, meetings etc

Latest Income: £40,622
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Warslow Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

We are a village hall providing social, recreation and educational facilities for our village

Latest Income: £40,601
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Woburn Village Hall And Recreation Association

Facilities, Leisure

Hiring of hall with small bar facilities.

Latest Income: £40,591
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Houghton Conquest Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

For the use of the inhabitants of Houghton Conquest and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and in particular for the use for reading, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condidition of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £40,443
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
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.