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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1st Hopwas Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides childrens / young peoples activities for their development, training and recreation.
Sherborne West End Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe object of the Charity is to provide facilities for the inhabitants of Sherborne West End and the neighbourhood that can be used for the advancement of education, social welfare for recreation and leisure time activities.Currently groups regularly using the facilities are Pre-school, WI, Friendship club, Community Church, Brownies, Slimming world, Dance classes, Bowls.
Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall has accommodated a number of organisations on a regular basis (eg. pre-school, judo, WI, Tremletts Social Club) and others on a weekly, monthly or irregular basis. All groups benefit from the use of the hall for leisure and educational purposes. The hall has been maintained to a high standard with further work envisaged in the future. The committee meet each month
Gedney Hill And District Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the village hall to provide recreational, educational, training and sporting facilities for the benefit of the local and surrounding communities and user groups.
The Cannock Wood And Gentleshaw Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the villages of Cannock Wood and Gentleshaw in the county of Stafford without distinction of political religious or other opinions including the use for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Westgate-On-Sea Community Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre for hire to local clubs and organisations to use for recreation and a meeting venue. Used by all ages in the community. A playgroup is in the hall every morning A Youth Group use the hall every Monday eveningAn Over 55's Group use the hall every Wednesday afternoon.Three to four events held throughout the year for the Community and to raise funds for Building Repairs
Lowestoft U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTHE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF PROVIDING EDUCATION TO OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN WAVENEY DISTRICT AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY. ALSO TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THESE PEOPLE.
The Verona Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe Verona Association provides facilities for elderly members of the community to participate in physical and mental recreation activities including dance, singing, snooker, bowling and a friendship club. These activities take place in the association's own premises.
Tidenham War Memorial Hall And Recreation Trust
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of village hall for parish events, meetings, social activities together with recreation ground for sporting activities. The geographical area covered is the parish of Tidenham although the use of the facilities is open to all for booking events.
Askern Miners Welfare Hall, Sports And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTHE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION OF AN INSTITUTE, SPORTS AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS ( AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY ) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF THE LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Epworth War Memorial Field
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureActivities connected with the use of the Epworth Memorial Field
The Bradians Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe advancement of education of young people by helping them to develop their mental, spirital and physical capacities through leisure time activities.
Rufforth Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureCommunity sports and leisure.
The Bridgnorth Dry Bar Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe provision of leisure/educational activities and a non-alcoholic bar for young people in the Bridgnorth area under the supervision of qualified youth workers.The Bridge operates in the centre of Bridgnorth from its own premises which are open on Tuesday and Friday evenings throughout the year.
Horden Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsPublic Park used for recreational use.
Waun-Capel Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureOwnership of land for the purposes of recreation.
Exmouth Unit 395 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe training of young people aged 10 yrs to 18 yrs in Royal Navy & Royal Marine activities. This includes various waterborne training, leadership, teamwork and various recreational and sporting activities.
Framfield Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisurePublic recreation grounds.
Wentworth Golf And Tennis Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducation & Training in Sports & Recreation for Young People
Cooper's Hill Recreational Trust Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureThe Trust provides and assists in providing facilities and support for recreation and other leisure time occupation in or in connection with the urban district of Egham and it's neighborhood. This includes local sports clubs (football and tennis) and fitness instruction.
Hursley Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Hursley Parish Hall Management Committee is responsible for managing the Parish Hall. The property is held in trust for the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Hursley without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time activities.
Cheswardine Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide the building and facilities for all types of educational and leisure activities and a venue for private parties and wedding receptions.
The Hulse Hall
Facilities, LeisureEnsuring the Village Hall remains available as a place for recreation and social intercourse for the advantage and benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Breamore.
Nayland With Wissington Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall and a recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Nayalnd with Wissington and the neighbourhood thereof 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.
Burgh Heath War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides a facility/venue for clubs, societies, private individuals for social and recreational 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.