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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

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

Marazion Community Association

Associations, Leisure

To provide a venue for recreational and sporting activities.

Latest Income: £33,036
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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North Mymms Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £32,981
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Todwick Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To provide a range of activities - mainly leisure, social, educational and welfare for the people from our village and the surrounding area.

Latest Income: £32,977
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Ledbury Community Centre

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Ledbury 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.

Latest Income: £32,975
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Edenthorpe Community Centre Association

Facilities, Leisure

CHARITY 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.

Latest Income: £32,902
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Arkwright Miners' Welfare Trust

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

Offers 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.

Latest Income: £32,889
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Mary Tavy Victory Memorial Recreation Ground Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £32,823
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Basildon Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Management of the Village Hall and recreation ground for the benefit of the residents of the Parish and neighbouring areas.

Latest Income: £32,794
Areas of Operation: West Berkshire
Status: Registered
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Shedfield Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

FootballCricket Childrens Play AreaPetanqueBMX Track

Latest Income: £32,758
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Leyland Senior Citizens Social And Welfare Club

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £32,704
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Essendine Village Hall Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £32,694
Areas of Operation: Rutland
Status: Registered
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Stratton And District Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

A) 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.

Latest Income: £32,690
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Clapham And Patching Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Village Hall & Playing Field for the 2 villages of Clapham & Patching. Providing a community building for recreational activities, committee meetings, weddings, clubs & societies.

Latest Income: £32,682
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Shropham Recreation Ground And Village Hall

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

MAINTENANCE OF VILLAGE HALL BUILDING AND GROUNDS, AND ORGANISATION OF FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES TO SUSTAIN THE HALL

Latest Income: £32,637
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Colyford Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £32,547
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Chilcompton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £32,537
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Central Social And Recreational Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £32,527
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lukes Lane Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

Lukes 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.

Latest Income: £32,516
Areas of Operation: South Tyneside
Status: Registered
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The Little Clacton Village Hall And Harold Lilley Playing Field Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Provides facilities for local residents of all age groups, including disabled to participate in many varied leisure and recreational pursuits.

Latest Income: £32,480
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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London Quaker Service Trust

Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion

MAKE 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

Latest Income: £32,439
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Ewshot Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To provide recreation facilities to the residents of Ewshot and the surrounding local areas.

Latest Income: £32,411
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Lamphey Village Hall Charity

Facilities, Leisure

Provision and maintenance of village hall for local people and organisations for the purposes set out in the charity's governing document.

Latest Income: £32,383
Areas of Operation: Pembrokeshire
Status: Registered
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Village Hall Stretton-On-Fosse

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Village Hall available for recreational activities - e.g. Toddler Group, Over 60s, Fitness & Well-Being Groups, Parties & Social Gatherings, Village & Parish Council Meetings.

Latest Income: £32,378
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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West Meads Community Centre & Association

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure

WE 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 .

Latest Income: £32,361
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £32,343
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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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.