Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,496 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Royal Theatrical Fund
Arts, LeisureFinancial and other assistance to those within the entertainment media (and their dependants)who cannot practise their craft through illness, adversity or infirmity
Newport {shropshire} Cottage Care Centre Trust Limited
Health, LeisureThe relief care and assistance of persons irrespective of colour, race or creed suffering from any form of sickness or incapacity.The advancement of education and provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the community in Newport, Shropshire and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Colombo Street Community And Sports Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Centre offers a range of affordable & accessible sports, community and leisure activities for the communities of Southwark and Lambeth; Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, 4 outdoor sports courts, cycling studio, therapy room. Activities provided include tennis, community football sessions for children and young people, netball, sports camps during school holidays
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
Backworth Miners Welfare
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Shape London
Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure- To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts generally and in particular by educational plays production and encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music- Provision for facilities for recreation to disabled or aged persons- To promote the relief of people with disability- Works throughout London and rest of UK
The Cotswold Canals Trust
Environment, Heritage, Leisure1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.
S A D A C C A Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure-Day care and homecare for the elderly and disabled-Study support for children underarchieving in core curriculum subjects in main stream schools-Training projects for youths in IT, decorating, painting, woodworking and plumbing.-Providing accomodation for Men's and Women's groups who engage in various activities such as recreation, health and fitness training and sewing.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Limited
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe farm's objects and principal activities are: leisure and recreation-promoting the benefit of all persons in the locality by providing facilities education and training-advancing environmental education and awareness and the provision of education and training for persons so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or service.
Key Enterprises (1983) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureProvision of education, training, support to adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities through the provision of workshop based employment together with horticultural activities and leisure activities taking place throughout the North East of England. The charity helps adults to regain mainstream employment and volunteering opportunities and provides support to aid recovery.
Youth Commemoration Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
Hainault Forest Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Abbey Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureAbbey Community Centre aims to improve the quality of life for local people by offering excellent services which provide a range of educational, recreational, cultural and social opportunities. We aim to work in consultation and partnership with the local community and statutory and voluntary agencies in developing our programme and responding to emerging need and new initiatives
The Cranleigh Arts Centre Limited
LeisureTo promote, present and inspire education, exhibition, performance and participation of the Arts and other leisure time activities (apart from sport) for all ages of the inhabitants of Cranleigh and its surrounding villages.
Grange Farm Centre
Leisure, Saving of livesThe primary object of the charity is to provide or to assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the London Metropolitan Police District and the District of Epping Forest, Essex.
World Abilitysport Federation LTD
Leisure, Social welfareWorld Abilitysport focuses on providing sport opportunities for persons with physical impairments in the UK and across the globe. The Games programme host international multi-sport events providing recreational and elite sport opportunities for physically impaired athletes. Through education and training, we promotes barrier-free opportunities and social inclusion through the power of sport.
Springboard Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Springboard Project works with children and young people with or without disabilities and their families by providing inclusive play and leisure opportunities.
The Sidings Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureSidings Community Centre's main aim is to improve the quality of life for local people, by providing a range of recreational, social, cultural and educational opportunities and services, in consultation and partnership with the local community and other relevant agencies, primarily but not exclusively within the broad neighbourhood of West Hampstead and North Kilburn, London NW6.
Covent Garden Social And Crafts Centre Association
Arts, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of central London, including Covent Garden, St Giles and Bloomsbury, the area bounded by the Strand, Aldwych, Kingsway, Great Russell Street and Charing Cross Road to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure and educational occupations with the object of improving the condition of life for said inhabitants.
Camberley Gymnastics Club
LeisureThe principle activity is providing gymnastic and other physical recreation in the interests of social welfare in Rushmoor and the surrounding area. Other significant activity areas are coaching, competitions and training camps.
The Brunel Museum
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve and encourage preservation of the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe and surrounding area;To educate the public with regard to the engineering works of Marc and Isambard Brunel;To provide a recreational facility for the public at Rotherhithe and to enhance the surrounding area.
Chipping Sodbury Town Lands Charity
Education, LeisureTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NEEDY PARISHIONERS OF SODBURY.TO AID PROMOTION OF EDUCATION TO PUPILSOF CHIPPING SODBURY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION (INC. FURTHER EDUCATION) FOR PERSONS RESIDING IN THE PARISH OF SODBURY. TO PROVIDE/MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION. TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR INHABITANTS OF SODBURY
Calne Community Transport
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTransport for the disabled, frail, elderly, other groups for Social Welfare and recreational purposes including social inclusion to combat loneliness, charitable groups, groups with a common interest and those who are unable to use other forms of transport.
Okehampton Community And Recreation Association
LeisureTo advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objectives of improving the conditions of life for all those living in the catchment area of the Charity.
Kew Community Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureKew Community Trust is a registered charity which runs The Avenue Club and The Avenue Halls in Kew. The Avenue Club is a vibrant daytime social and leisure club offering a range of classes, activities and events for those who wish to get the most out of retirement. The Avenue Halls provides a first-class venue and welcomes people of all ages for recreation, classes, meetings and private functions.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,496 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.