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
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Friends Of The Young Disabled
Associations, LeisureHelping disabled people and their carers to live as full and enriching a life as possible through the provision of training and recreation at a central resource centre in the City and County of Swansea
Dashmash Sikh Temple
Arts, Leisure, ReligionReligious ceremonies, including birth, marriages and death ceremonies. Religious & cultural education. Educate local & other communities about Sikh religion & culture tradition. Celebrate Sikh festivals. Sports & social recreation etc.
Eastrea Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo operate a village hall (known as 'The Eastrea Centre') for the village of Eastrea and the neighbourhood, without distinction of gender or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for 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.
Edale Village Hall And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Edale 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.
Whitland Memorial Institute
Facilities, LeisureProvision of educational, social and recreational activities.
South Cave Social And Recreational Trust
LeisureSports Facility Management
Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureAdult Education and Leisure groups, Keep fit, Zumba, Latin American Line Dance, Welsh Dance, Women's Institute, Gardening Societies, Karate, Brownies, Ballet, Coychurch Youth Club, Children's Parties, Concerts, Charity Events.Surgery for Welsh Assembly MPs and use as a Polling Station.
West Pennard Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide a hall for the purpose of physical and mental recreation, moral and intellectual development for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of West Pennard, and its immediate vicinity.
The Garden Estates Association Of Petts Wood
Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall for hire to be used for education and recreation.Provides allotments (approximately 19).
Southend On Sea Unit 312 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charitable purpose of the Unit is to promote the development of young people aged 10 to 18years, in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
The Four Villages' Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRunning a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and disabled are given coffee, lunch, exercise and paid entertainment in warm, pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Giving the members company and those that care for them respite. Transport is provided.
The High Wych Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a hall for the use by local residents for recreational and social purposes
The Club House Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesWe provide sporting & recreational activities to children & adults including table tennis, martial arts, . room hire for public and private meetings such as the Over 50's Computer Club, Irish Dancing, Over 55 luncheon club, toddles group councillors surgery and residents group. A local history group meet at the Club. A Church Group uses the building on Sunday mornings.
Titchmarsh Club Room
Facilities, LeisureThe Clubroom is available for social, recreational and educational activities that include and involve people of all ages, religions and social and ethnic backgrounds.
The Stoke Goldington Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall for the use of Village Residents and external hirers; for example, PreSchool Group, Youth Club, various recreational clubs. In addition, events for residents of the village and private functions. Fundraising activities to support the maintenance and running of the Village Hall include a Summer Fair.
Layer De La Haye Queen Elizabeth Hall
Facilities, Leisureprovision of social, educational and recreational facilities.A meeting place for those living in the village and venue for public bodies to interchange views with villagers
Gosforth Garden Village Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe run a site for local people, with an all-year Tennis Club, a Bowling Club, four small allotments and the Garden Village Hall, opened in June 2012. It serves our sports clubs and W.I. It is used for exercise and recreation (e.g. Keep Fit, Tai Chi, and Yoga) and for meetings. It is also available for hire for children's parties and private events.
Walton Community Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity aim is to work with the community to provide, grounds and facilities for recreation and sports activities, encompassing all age groups.
Ashlyns School Association Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareProviding and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at Ashlyns School, not normally provided by the education authority. Organising social and recreational events for parents, school staff and students, to foster an environment of friendship, co-operation and support.
Birmingham Hospital Broadcasting Network
Arts, Health, LeisureProviding entertainment for hospital in patients
East Boldre School Fields Trust
Education, LeisureEDUCATION AND RECREATION fACILITIES FOR THE LOCAL PARISHES OF EAST BOLDRE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
North Bedfordshire Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureDevelop young peoples awareness and skills in agriculture, country life, home crafts and general related topics. Provide and promote the facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities which will assist in their development and individual responsibilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individual and members of the community.
Zodiac Musical Society
Arts, LeisureProvide entertainment - singing/dancing/musicals for the general public.
St Mabyn Young Farmer's 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.
Chelmsford Harway House Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth Club, for Boys & Young men, with provision for Girls & Young Women to educate them through their leisure time activities to develop their physical and mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals to be useful members of society & that their conditions of life may be improvedAdditionally, we let our Building, where possible to assist the Youth of Chelmsford & beyond.
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.