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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The Longhope Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRunning and maintenance of village recreation ground.
Kirkburton And Highburton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Kirkburton and Highburton and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation
Turville School Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe Charity's main aim is to provide summer holidays and activities for underprivileged children in the countryside at their premises in Oxfordshire. The children are taken on outings to various locations and also are given the opportunity to take part in sports and outdoor leisure activities such as swimming an playing tennis.
The American Quarter Horse Association UK Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureThis company is membership based and actively promotes Horse Sport and recreational activities with emphasis on training our Youth to compete Internationally e.g. Europe and U.S.A. These youth events are held annually. We also make donations to horse related charities e.g. Animal Health Trust.
Blymhill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is a village hall which provides room and space for general recreational facilities for all the people of the parishes of Blymhill and Weston-Under-Lizard and surrounding areas.
The Brudenell Field (playing Field And Village Hall)
Facilities, LeisureProviding recreation and leisure facilities for the residents and neighbourhood of the village of Baston with the object of improving their "condition of life", without distinction of sex, politics, religion or other opinions
The Athenaeum
Facilities, LeisureHeversham Parish Council hold The Athenaeum on trust as and for a public hall for the inhabitants of the Parish of Heversham 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 objectof improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.
1st Hampton Hill Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEducational & Recreational activitiesBoating, Camping, Structured skills training,Community awareness.
Hereford Hospital Radio Service
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureEntertainment for Hospital Patients, and those in Old Age Person Homes, and to those under ' Care in the Community'
Foxton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreational facilities to the village of Foxton.
Hartcliffe Community House
LeisureTo enhance and further benefit the social life of the local residents by providing facilities for clubs and recreational activities for everyone, particularly the young, old and disabled.
Marigolds Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo own and hold land and buildings for the recreational use, and to benefit the residents of Harlow. Part of the land must be open space as recreational and play areas for children, part may be occupied by self-supporting clubs.
Felindre Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe charity is responsible for managing the village hall to provide a place for recreation, educational or/and social purposes for the local communities of Felindre, Beguildy and the surrounding rural hamlets and villages. It provides a valuable resource to the local community suporting Teme Valley YFC, Felindre W.I, Beguildy Community Council, Keep Fit Club, Art club and short mat bowls club.
Ickleton Village Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a recreational facility for the benefit of the residents of Ickleton and surounding villages.
The Darley Abbey Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisurea) To promote and to advance facilities and activities for recreational, cultural, educational and well-being within the area of benefit of the Communityb) To maintain and run a suitably equipped Community Centre for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
The Saye And Sele Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProvides grants for educational/life skills development and sport to children/young people under the age of 25. Provides building and recreation space in the community.
Oake And District Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe are a small charity providing a community hall, recreation and play area, all with parking for events, meetings, social occasions and private functions.
Box Village Hall (known As The Selwyn Hall)
Facilities, LeisureThe Selwyn (Village) Hall is held upon trust for the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Box, Wiltshire 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 conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Hampton Bishop Villagers' Association
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall, car park and the leased land are available for the use of inhabitants of Hampton Bishop and other users subject to the permission of the Association committee. The types of use include meetings, lectures, classes, and other forms of recreation or leisure time.
Wilbarston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is established to enhance the community life of the inhabitants of Wilbarston by providing communial facilities, both educational and recreational. The village hall is available for hire by any individual or organisation in accordance with the standard hiring agreement and scale of charges adopted for the year.
Huddersfield Wharfeside Youth Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureTo provide a residential base for young people to help educate through leisure time activities, to develop physical and mental capacities to grow to full mature members of society.Most groups enjoy the opportunity to be able to go exploring and walking in the Yorkshire DalesDuke of Edinburgh groups are supervised at the hostel for the assessing process.
Pegswood Recreation Ground And Social Welfare Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareFriendship Group, Dominoes, Bingo, Tea Dance, Tribal Dancing, Snooker, Line Dancing, Carpet Bowls, Whist Drive, Irish Country Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Table Tennis, Drum Classes and Children's Dance Class, Taekwondo, PIYo, Tai Chi and Eskrima. We also have 2 large halls and a kitchen which are rented out for children's parties, discos, over 50's lunches.
Westbrook Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureMaintain/manage a community centre so that facilities are provided in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure-time occupation and educational improvement which improve the conditions of life for the local residents.
Northiam Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Village Hall for use by residents, societies, clubs and associations of the parish of Northiam and its vicinity, for recreation and social purposes, with the object of improving the conditions of life for those residents.
The U3a Chelmsford
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureIt is a self help group for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities. It draws upon knowledge, experience and skills of our own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with wishes of the membership
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.