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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North Mundham Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe main work of the charity is to maintain the playing field, sport facilities, pavilion and annexe for recreational use by people in the local area.
Public Park At Harborne
Facilities, LeisureTo hold land for the purpose of public open space and healthful recreation
South Ruislip Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe Association is non-profit making. Principle activity is to promote benefit of inhabitants of South Ruislip by associating with local authority, voluntary organisations & inhabitants in a common effort to advance education & to provide facilities for recreation & leisure time occupation. The Association achieves this by providing 12 different activities run by Section and Groups.
Moreton Village Hall And Recreation Field
Facilities, Leisurevillage hall and recreation field for use of local residents
The Friends Of Upton Country Park
Associations, LeisureTo promote the educational and physical recreation aspects of Upton Country Park area (which includes Upton House) and to improve the area and facilities and amenities within it for so long as, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, that area shall be maintained as a Country Park and as a place of achitectural and natural beauty.
New Hartley Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of New Hartley and the neighbourhood without the distinction of sex or of political or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation improving life to local community.
Nettleham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding a facility for local groups and individuals to meet for educational,recreational and sporting activities.
Mickleton Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the parishes of Mickleton, Lunedale, Holwick and Kelton without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time
Age Concern Mansfield
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe operate 2 day centres for our elderly Members across Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse. The centres provide friendship, support, activities and a nutritional meal. Activities include games, some entertainment, outings and seasonal parties. Normally our day centres open for one day per week, but the Mansfield Woodhouse day centre now operates on an additional day, for craft activities.
Chessington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide the opportunity for young people aged 5 years and over to participate in an organisation dedicated to giving education and recreational pursuits in a safe and fun-loving environment. There are lots of opportunities to learn new skills and take part in events not otherwise available.
The Seth Somers Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide recreation for the young people of Halesowen and district, and for the upkeep of the Seth Somers Park.
Stockland Victory Hall
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisureeducation/training; arts/culture; sports/recreation; animals; economic/community development; employment; children/young people; other charities/voluntary bodies; general public; mankind
Neroche Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the civil Parish of Neroche in Somerset without distinction of political religious or other opinion 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
Spaxton Village Hall And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain buildings and open play spaces for the community to engage in entertainment, education, training, arts, culture, sport and recreation
Lee Chapel South Community Association
Associations, Leisure, ReligionTo provide education and facilities in the interest of social, welfare, recreational and leisure time occupations for residents of Lee Chapel South and the surrounding area.
Village Hall Otherwise Known As The Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable events, providing meeting space for various local organisations, space for local entertainment events.
Newbridge Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a community centre for the use of the inhabitants of Newbridge and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Charity Of Ann Howsden
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTO PROVIDE RELIEF, INCLUDING PROVISION OF HOUSING, GOODS, SERVICES, FACILITIES OR GRANTS OF MONEY, TO PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF HINXTON WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS. TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE PARISH OF HINXTON BY PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND FOR RECREATION.
Leisure Studies Association
LeisureThe LSA, established in 1975, provides a unique multi-disciplinary meeting and communication forum for researchers, practitioners & students involved in all areas of leisure studies and its many directly and indirectly related areas of interest.
Ardley With Fewcott Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSport and Recreation facilities for the village of Ardley with Fewcott
Rickmansworth And Watford Unit 351 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRickmansworth Watford and District Sea Cadet Unit of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets that undertakes nautical training and leisure activities for young people from the ages of 10 - 18 years
Worsall Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareIt provides and maintains a Village Hall in Worsall as a focus for community activities, seeking to meet the established and future needs of the community regardless of age, ethnic origin or disability. It offers flexible accommodation appropriate for the activities of the major user groups, recreational/educational and social events.
Whitstable Over 60's Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProviding a day centre for those who are over 60 in the Whistable area for purposes of recreation and social interaction
The Milborne Port Village Hall Trust
Animals, Arts, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Milborne Port Village Hall Trust provides Fully Licensed Halls that are available to all local people & organisations as economically as possible but at the same time keeping the hall financially sound. Activities that use the Hall are: U3A , Short Mat Bowls, Gardeners Club, Badminton, Keep Fit, Moviola, Dog training, Bingo, Parties, Opera, Entertainment, Weddings, Elections, Dinners, .
Ipstones War Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMain Hall seating approx 200 people with stage and bar, licensed for music and dancing. 3 smaller meeting rooms all with disabled access and wc. Wifi. 2 kitchens, Grounds: open access,football pitch, tennis court, children's play area .Weekly doctors surgery, 3x weekly cafe, various regular groups; guide movement, yoga, pilates, WI, youth club, etc
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.