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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Pirton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe aim of the Hall is to provide a place for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of leisure and recreation activities in order to improve the life of the inhabitants of Pirton and its neighbourhood. All of this is to be provided regardless of political, religious or other opinions.
Rubery Community And Leisure Centre LTD
LeisureTo provide recreational, sporting and educational facilities at an affordable cost to the local community.
17th Stretford Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEDUCATION AND TRAINING AND SPORTS AND RECREATION
The Barrow Operatic And Dramatic Society
Arts, Leisurewe provide the local town and surrounding area with entertainment and involve all ages in the arts introducing a vast knowledge of theatre.
Boxford Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureLOCATED IN STONE STREET ROAD, BOXFORD, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK CO10 5NP. BOXFORD VILLAGE HALL IS PRIMARILY A PLACE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND CLUBS TO HIRE FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES INCLUDING INDOOR SPORT, DRAMA AND OTHER LEISURE AND COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES. THE HALL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS FOR FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS
Wenvoe Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides a facility for local residents to undertake a variety of activities ranging from childcare, sports, dance, club and other recreational functions.
Bicton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePurposes of physical and mental training, recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms lectures classes and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Bicton on the County of Shropshire and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions.
West Buckland Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvide a village hall for hire by organisations and individuals for private, social and public entertainment purposes.
Bodmin And District Age Concern
Leisure, Social welfareWe are a friendship club hosting weekly socials and lunch, meeting every Tuesday in Bodmin. We also arrange trips, events, entertainment, regular Bingo and guest speakers.
Louth Male Voice Choir
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe chair provides recreational and social activity for its members by rehearsing and giving performances to the public to encourage the appreciation of male choral music and to raise funds for local charities.
The Martham War Memorial Village Hall
Arts, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe provide rooms for hire by the general public and organisations for, dancing, parties, concerts, craft fairs, car boot sales, sports such as Judo, short mat bowls, adult education classes,lectures, recreation, art and business meetings etc.
Working Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity works in Maidenhead Berkshire.The object of the charity is to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Atworth Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Hall and Recreation Ground for use by all local Clubs and Societies and the general public.
Denaby And Cadeby Miners Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, Professionsfootball, cricket, bowls, junior boxing
Austwick Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe trust says that the premises shall be for the purpose of physical and mental recreation and social, moral and intellectual development for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Austwick and its immediate vicinity. The charity serves the local community by maintaining the trust premises and equipment to provide both a meeting place and opportunities for diverse groups and activities.
Buckland Residents Association
Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Buckland ward, in Dover, and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, political, religious, or other opinions by working with partners and the inhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation to improve the quality of life of said inhabitants.
South Croydon Centre
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe object of the Centre is to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation so as to improve the conditions of life for the elderly in South Croydon. It is open Monday and Thursday of each week and provides a range of social and stimulating activities and occasional outings, and offers a hot meal each day. Transport is arranged for the less able.
Pattingham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of premises for the use of residents of Pattingham and the neighbourhood for recreational, educational and charitable purposes.
Age Concern,tadley And District
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the wellbeing of all older people and help to make later life fulfilling and an enjoyable experience. We organise and run a lunch club with entertainment and outings. A chiropody service. Wheelchair loan.
Tudor Rose Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the Tudor Rose Festival is to prepare young people for a public occasion, allowing them the opportunity to perform and present their work to an audience. It also gives them the chance to receive advice from a professional to help build confidence in themselves and prepare them for a possible future in the world of entertainment.
Sedgeford Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain and operate a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the local community.
Saddleworth School Fund
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising for nominated charities. Pupil recreational activities.
Menai Bridge War Memorial Community Centre
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureCommunity Centre is for the use of the inhabitants of Menai Bridge and the neighbourhood, for meetings, education, recreation and leisure activities
Quainton Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for use by residents of Quainton and the surrounding area for recreational, educational, social and community purposes, with the object of maintaining and improving the conditions of their life.
The Barming Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial and recreational development of young people.
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.