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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 9,753 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

9,753
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Union Of Uea Students Limited

Education, Leisure

Advances the education of UEA students. Promotes interests and welfare of UEA students. Provides advice and support services for UEA students. Provides representative channel for UEA students between the University and external bodies. Provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities, discussion forums, catering, entertainment and retail services for members.

Latest Income: £6,923,000
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Nene Park Trust

Facilities, Leisure

For the public benefit to provide parks and recreation grounds for the inhabitants of Peterborough and the surrounding region and for visitors with the object of improving the quality of life for such persons.

Latest Income: £6,706,000
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Thurrock Community Leisure Limited

Leisure

We offer an impressive array of facilities and activities - including 4 leisure clubs, an 18 hole golf course and an entertainments venue located within Thurrock, Essex

Latest Income: £6,691,665
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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University Of Bath Students' Union (busu)

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure

Sports, arts, cultural, departmental, recreational, media, volunteering and diversity & support student groups; representation both academic and in areas such as accommodation, campus facilities, town/gown relations and national issues; support in housing, academic and welfare advice, peer mentoring and peer assisted learning; training, development and entrepreneurial opportunities and a job shop.

Latest Income: £6,689,148
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Variety The Children's Charity

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

(1) promote and provide for the care and upbringing of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children within the UK(2) advancement of education and the relief of financial need of children within the UK(3) provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for children in the interests of their social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for such children

Latest Income: £6,642,590
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Barnsley Youth Zone LTD

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Barnsley Youth Zone exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential. The building is currently under construction and due to open in 2025.

Latest Income: £6,493,672
Areas of Operation: Barnsley
Status: Registered
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The Rossendale Trust Limited

Leisure

Provider of Supported Living Services (including support with leisure/learning activities), within the Cheshire & Buxton areas across 9 sites. Also provision of day activities through our Oakwood Day Service.

Latest Income: £6,413,489
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Chartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity

Leisure

The purposes of the Institute as set out in its Charter are:(a) to promote and advance public health by encouraging active participation in sport or other healthy recreation for the public benefit; and(b) to promote for the public benefit the safety of facilities and services provided for active participation in sport or healthy recreation;

Latest Income: £6,271,793
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Bolton Community Leisure

Leisure

To develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.

Latest Income: £6,258,499
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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John & Hilary Pritchard Trust

Leisure

to benefit the prospects of younger members of society by providing life-skills and training; developing their mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time activities; encouraging the development of individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects of educational value. Preference may be given to applications within c12 miles of Emsworth, Hampshire

Latest Income: £6,116,956
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Uwe Students' Union

Education, Leisure

UWE Students' Union exists to advance the education of students at the University of the West of England by promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. Also by providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.

Latest Income: £5,930,468
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Hyndburn Leisure

Arts, Leisure

The charity provides for the local community and visitors to Hyndburn: sport and recreation facilities; classes, courses and events; bookable facilities for clubs, groups and voluntary organisations; information centre and programme of concerts and events.

Latest Income: £5,851,114
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Swansea University Students' Union

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Students' Union promoting the interests and welfare of students at Swansea University. The Union provides social, sporting and recreational activities as well as supporting and advising students during their time at University. Union commercial services in retail and licensed trade offer employment and opportunities for personal development.

Latest Income: £5,790,723
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Rainbow Hub Nw LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

The public benefit to advance the education and relieve the suffering of people (particularly children) with physical disabilities and life-reducing conditions and to provide information, advice and guidance for their families and carers, in particular by means of education, conductive education, rehabilitation and the provision of facilities for participation in sport and other recreation.

Latest Income: £5,699,830
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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British Dressage

Animals, Charitable activities, Leisure

To advance education and participation in the sport of dressage in Great Britain for the public benefit. To promote the sport, to increase participation by persons (both able bodied and with any form of disability) in healthy recreation in dressage. To provide advice and guidance to dressage participants. To develop fair competition between participants and improve the standards of riding.

Latest Income: £5,578,996
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Basingstoke And Deane Community Leisure Trust

Leisure

The Trust manages the Basingstoke Aquadrome & Golf Centre & Tadley Pool. Facilities at Aquadrome include 2 swimming pools, lagoon with flumes, gym fitness area with 140 stations, & a health suite. Golf Centre has 9 hole par 3 course, Adventure golf course and driving range. Tadley Pool has a swimming Pool, gym and health suite.

Latest Income: £5,568,386
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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South West Lakes Trust

Heritage, Leisure

The Trust has charitable and trading activities, including safeguarding the environment and providing access and recreation for all abilities at its sites in Devon Cornwall and Somerset.Managing public access, education, conservation, forestry and land at 50 sites, 5,000 hectares of land with 2 million visits each year.Wheal Martyn is an independant China Clay Museum near St Austell

Latest Income: £5,495,414
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Laureus Sport For Good Foundation

Leisure

The charitable objects of the Foundation are the advancement through the medium of sport such charitable purposes as are capable of being so advanced; and such other charitable purposes associated with sport or physical recreation as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.

Latest Income: £5,495,227
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

NMPAT exists (for the public benefit) to 1) advance education within the framework of the arts ; 2) advance the arts and culture by promoting and facilitating access to and performances of music and other art forms; 3) provide for the recreation of children, young people and adults by providing facilities & services in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving conditions of life

Latest Income: £5,394,601
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Puri Foundation

Leisure

The provision of financial assistance to those who are in conditions of need, the advancement of education and for the provision of facilities for recreation.

Latest Income: £5,304,230
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Blackburn Youth Zone

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of a purpose built, world class 21st century facility for sport and recreation in Blackburn for young people aged 8-18 years old. The Youth Zone delivers a range of high quality universal youth work services, seven days a week, which will be accessed voluntarily by young people on a membership basis.

Latest Income: £5,282,341
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Harewood House Trust Limited

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Preserving, for the public benefit, Harewood House, its grounds and collections. Promoting the study and appreciation of Harewood as a place of historic and cultural interest and natural beauty, including through events and exhibitions. Providing facilities for recreation, leisure and educational activities. Seeking sponsorship and undertaking fundraising activities to support the charity's work.

Latest Income: £5,188,325
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Merseyside Youth Association Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The charity provides and co-ordinates in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation for young people in Merseyside in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals.

Latest Income: £5,094,473
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Fusion Lifestyle

Leisure

Operation of sports & leisure centres

Latest Income: £5,078,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Lancaster University Students' Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

The activities include (not exhaustive):* Education & Support : promoting the interests and welfare of students at LU and representing, supporting and advising students* Provides social , cultural, sporting and recreational activities e.g. clubs & societies, volunteering, campus events* Provides forums for discussions and debates for personal development of students

Latest Income: £4,881,785
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 9,753 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.