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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Marazion Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide a venue for recreational and sporting activities.
North Mymms Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of North Mymms and its neighbourhood, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions and in particular use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of enhancing the conditions of life for the community.
Todwick Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a range of activities - mainly leisure, social, educational and welfare for the people from our village and the surrounding area.
Ledbury Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureLedbury Community Association aims to promote the well-being of the residents of the Ledbury Community by associating the local Authority, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to further health, advance education, provide facilities for physical and mental training, recreational, social, moral and intellectual development, and to foster a community spirit.
Edenthorpe Community Centre Association
Facilities, LeisureCHARITY PROVIDES PREMISES FOR A RANGE OF SOCIAL INTEREST AND ACTIVITY GROUPS ENABLING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES TO ENJOY RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES.
Arkwright Miners' Welfare Trust
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsOffers recreational facilities such as snooker and pool and fundraising activities such as raffles and totes. Hires out its facilities for use by its members for private parties etc. The charity also has a bowling green.
Mary Tavy Victory Memorial Recreation Ground Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Board of Trustees operates and manages a 10 1/2 acre recreation ground on behalf of the parish of Mary Tavy. Facilities include the Coronation Hall, playing pitches with changing rooms, a children's playground, a nature trail & allotments.
Basildon Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Village Hall and recreation ground for the benefit of the residents of the Parish and neighbouring areas.
Shedfield Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureFootballCricket Childrens Play AreaPetanqueBMX Track
Leyland Senior Citizens Social And Welfare Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity's objective is to provide facilities for leisure & recreational pursuits in the interest of social welfare for elderly persons, with the object of improving their quality of life through our dance, whist, craft & other such sessions which are available all year round. Membership is kept as low as reasonably possible, to be available to everyone, especially those with limited means.
Essendine Village Hall Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall exists to provide leisure, recreational and community facilities for the residents in Essendine and surrounding villages. Activities using the hall include Yoga, Martial Arts,U3A, Mother and Toddler Group, Luncheon Club and Band practices. In addition the hall is used for private functions such as children's parties, wedding receptions and sales.
Stratton And District 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.
Clapham And Patching Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall & Playing Field for the 2 villages of Clapham & Patching. Providing a community building for recreational activities, committee meetings, weddings, clubs & societies.
Shropham Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF VILLAGE HALL BUILDING AND GROUNDS, AND ORGANISATION OF FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES TO SUSTAIN THE HALL
Colyford Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe trust holds the Village Hall for the inhabitants of Colyford and the neighbourhood. It provides use of the facilities for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Chilcompton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides + maintains the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Chilcompton & its neighbourhood. In particular for the use of meetings, lectures, classes & for other forms of recreation & leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of the said inhabitants.
The Central Social And Recreational Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo improve the conditions of boys and girls under the age of 21 and of all other persons by reason of their poverty would otherwise be unable to obtain facilities for recreational or other leisure time occupations.To provide equipment or facilities for recreational, sporting or other leisure time activitiesfor such people.
Lukes Lane Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureLukes Lane Community Association is open seven days a week and provides a wide range of activities including, Education / Training, Sport / recreation activities,In Addition, we also provide opportunities for Children / Young people and the General public which include advocacy / advice and information services for the community.
The Little Clacton Village Hall And Harold Lilley Playing Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities for local residents of all age groups, including disabled to participate in many varied leisure and recreational pursuits.
London Quaker Service Trust
Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionMAKE GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS and ACTIVITIES CLOSELY IN SYMPATHY OR RUN BY THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS), PARTICULARLY THOSE WHICH BENEFIT PEOPLE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL/ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE A NEED OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND WHERE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOP MENTAL PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES
Ewshot Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreation facilities to the residents of Ewshot and the surrounding local areas.
Lamphey Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of village hall for local people and organisations for the purposes set out in the charity's governing document.
Village Hall Stretton-On-Fosse
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall available for recreational activities - e.g. Toddler Group, Over 60s, Fitness & Well-Being Groups, Parties & Social Gatherings, Village & Parish Council Meetings.
West Meads Community Centre & Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE PROVIDE LEISURE & SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTS IN ALDWICK AND WEST MEADS. OFTEN PROVIDING THE ONLY CONTACT FOR SOME WITH THE REST OF SOCIETY. WE PROVIDE ARTS, CRAFTS, PATCHWORK & QUILTING, CARPET BOWLS, KEEP FIT, LINE DANCING, TAEKWONDO, BRIDGE CLUBS, SOCIAL CLUB, COFFEE MORNINGS & YOGA THE CENTRE IT IS WELL USED AND MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE LOCAL AREA .
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProviding a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee & afternoon tea are provided at each meeting, with handicrafts, games & entertainment.
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.