Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Leverton Leisure Centre
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe provide all ages with activities to use at our centre including ballroom dancing, bingo, indoor carpet bowls, indoor & outdoor model car racing, young farmers club, dances, roller skating.
Watlington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Watlington 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.
Bentinck Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo provide an Institute and Recreation Ground for the Community of Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts
Afro Caribbean Elders Association
Health, LeisureProviding social, recreational and educational activities. Daily and weekend trips. Talks on healthy living full days or half days. Armchair exercises on a weekly basis. Assist members in completing various forms eg. transport. Guest speakers on various topics.
The Larches Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo provide a stimulating Day Opportunities Programme, including education, training and work opportunities in preparation for employment. To develop a vibrant and recreation programme. To provide Supported Living where everyone feels they belong.
Virginia Water Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureAdvancement of education and provision of recreational leisure facilities for inhabitants of Virginia Water and neighbourhood. Management and maintenance of Community Centre in Beechmont Avenue, Virginia Water.
Master Park
LeisureTo maintain land for recreation and public use
Burgess Hill U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureProvision and organisation of groups for study and recreation for older people no longer in full time employment.
Whittington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide and maintain a multi-purpose building for social, recreational and charitable use by the local community.
Kidlington Recreational Trust
Facilities, LeisureMaintain recreation grounds within KidlingtonLiase with sports clubs regarding usage of sports facilitiesProvide grant funding to Clubs that are members of the Trust
Tydd St Giles Community Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a community centre and recreation ground for the inhabitants of Tydd St Giles and the neighbourhood
The Hertford And District U3a
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducational and Leisure time activities for middle aged and older people from Hertford and surrounding areas
Royston Old Barn
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careFor the relief of the aged and physically challenged persons by the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation for such persons resident in royston and surrounding areas.
New Longton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the local areas for meetings, classes and various kinds of recreation and to support community life. Currently there are 14 groups and classes which meet regularly and on a weekly basis - throughout the day and in the evening.
Ashleworth Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Foundation shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Ashleworth and the neighbourhood 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 conditions of life.
Raskelf Recreation And Leisure Association
LeisureTo provide recreational and sports facilities for the local community.
The Rogate Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of village hall with recreation ground for inhabitants of the parish of Rogate.
Offham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWE PROVIDE AND OPERATE A VILLAGE HALL BUILDING WHICH CAN BE HIRED OUT BY COMMUNITY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS FOR SPORT/RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL/PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO FUND RAISE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE FABRIC OF THE BUILDINGS.
Ashcott Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall facility offers a first class venue and programme of events for the benefit of the local community and surrounding area.Events promoted by the Management Committee are organised and advertised throughout the year.Sports,Arts and Recreation clubs operate on a regular weekly basis.Private hire events are catered for and welcomed.
Liskeard Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Forest Green Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of Village Hall for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreational and leisure-time activities for the inhabitants of Forest Green.
Club 21 (people With Learning Disabilities, Poole)
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCLUB 21 PROVIDES A TWICE WEEKLY PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, ENABLING MEET UP WITH FRIENDS ON A REGULAR BASIS AT A FAMILIAR BASE AND IN AND AROUND POOLE. FAMILY MEMBERS CAN HAVE REGULAR BREAKS FROM CARING AND INDIVIDUALS NOW LIVING MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, CAN MAINTAIN FRIENDSHIPS AND MAKE NEW CONTACTS.
Alne Parish Leisure Association
LeisureThe object of the Association shall be to provide for the inhabitants of the area of benefit, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation, and leisure-time occupation for the purposes of relaxation and with an object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Association Of Friends Of Shannon Court
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Friends is the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation in order to improve in particular the conditions of life for the Residents of the Shannon Court Home and or relief of poverty and sickness among the elderly.
The North London University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureNLU3A is a self-help organisation - a learning co-operative of older people who are no longer in full-time employment. They share educational, creative and leisure activities.
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.