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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 9,753 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

9,753
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

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

University Of Westminster Students' Union

Education, Leisure

? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at University of Westminster and representing, supporting and advising Students;? Being the recognised representative channel between Students and University ? Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions anddebate for the personal development of its Students.

Latest Income: £4,850,613
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Purple Oak Support

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure

Provision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.

Latest Income: £4,790,258
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Ategi Limited

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Ategi provides support services to vulnerable adults. These services include:- shared lives service, supported tenancies, visiting support (in a range of employment, education and leisure activities), social activities (a voluntary scheme helping to access leisure activities and develop friendships).

Latest Income: £4,763,854
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Provision of buildings and facilities for the places of worship and educational institutions predominantly for the Sikh community. Health, fitness and recreational facilities for the elderly and youth in the entire community.

Latest Income: £4,761,371
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Studio Bluegreen

Leisure

Studio BlueGreen's mission is to disrupt the narrative around nature by integrating it into popular culture and entertainment to redefine how people see, feel and ultimately behave towards it. And we don't just stop at storytelling. All profits go directly towards protecting overlooked species and habitats worldwide.

Latest Income: £4,748,108
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Slt Group

Leisure

The Trust was established for the public benefit with the purpose of providing recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare. During the period the Trust has carried out their objectives through the provision of a range of leisure and recreation services across Gt Yarmouth and East Suffolk.

Latest Income: £4,674,802
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Yeshuos Shabbos

Leisure, Social welfare

The advancement of education and training, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. Promotion of good health and provision of recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare, with the object of improving their conditions of life

Latest Income: £4,560,022
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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City St George's Students' Union

Education, Leisure

The Union represents over 19,000 students at City, University of London to the University, the local community and nationally via the National Union of Students. The Union also promotes the interests and welfare of students and provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Latest Income: £4,547,894
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Chelsea Fc Foundation

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare, Society

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

Latest Income: £4,525,967
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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York Citizens' Theatre Trust Limited

Arts, Leisure

To create work of quality, daring, delight and accomplishment on and off our stages, that offers a diverse mix of entertainment, and aesthetic enjoyment.To offer the building, and our knowledge, skills and experience as a resource toIocal people, and to encourage both theatre going and theatre making.To give best value in all aspects of our operation.

Latest Income: £4,477,540
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Absolutely Leisure

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR RECREATIONAL OR OTHER LEISURE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, SUCH FACILITIES BEING PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE SAVE THAT SPECIAL FACILITIES MAY BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES MAY HAVE NEED OF SPECIAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES; AND/OR

Latest Income: £4,472,530
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Culture Warrington

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

To advance education of and promote arts, culture, heritage and science through maintaining a museum, art gallery and concert hall.to promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of amateur sport

Latest Income: £4,451,234
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Wicksteed Charitable Trust

Leisure

The provision for the benefit of people resident primarily, but not exclusively, in Kettering and its neighbourhood, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the conditions of life of the users of such facilities.

Latest Income: £4,418,858
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Greenwich Students Union LTD

Education, Leisure

The Union's objects are the advancement of education of Students at The University by:- Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students. Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities. Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University

Latest Income: £4,361,645
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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The Forest Of Marston Vale Trust

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

To benefit the public through the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Marston Vale and surrounding area by creating the Forest of Marston Vale. Planting trees and managing woodlands and green spaces to stimulate social and economic regeneration, and providing major landscape, environmental, recreation, biodiversity, and quality of life benefits.

Latest Income: £4,346,514
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Mountain Training Trust

Leisure

The advancement for the public benefit of education and training ( in conjunction where appropriate with other bodies or persons) in skills for the conduct of safe walking, running, canoeing, climbing,orienteering, mountaineering, skiing, mountain biking and other recreational activities generally practiced in the outdoors or in sea, hill, cliff and mountain environments. Conduct of safe activity.

Latest Income: £4,336,511
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Patch Foundation CIO

Leisure

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, and the promotion of art and the advancement of education in the arts, and other charitable purposes, in the UK, both directly and through grant funding.

Latest Income: £4,329,876
Areas of Operation: Portsmouth City
Status: Registered
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Pentreath Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure

We offer training, work experience, recreational and employment opportunities to people in Cornwall who are recovering from mental ill health.

Latest Income: £4,229,415
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited

Arts, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure

Operate Cultural and Leisure Venues in Merthyr Tydfil providing access to a range of cultural and active recreation opportunities to benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the Community of Merthyr Tydfil. The venues include Libraries, Park, Castle, Museum, Theatre and Arts Venue, Leisure Centres and Community Centres. In addition a range of events delivered via the venues.

Latest Income: £4,202,864
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Union, Mmu

Education, Leisure

1) REPRESENTING STUDENT INTERESTS 2) COMMUNICATING ON STUDENT BEHALF WITH EXTERNAL BODIES; 3) PROMOTING STUDENT WELFARE AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; 4) FACILITATING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, POLITICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, THROUGH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS 5) WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENTS' UNIONS AND AFFILIATED BODIES.

Latest Income: £4,062,091
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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The Stable Family Home Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

To provide a range of support services to adults with a learning disability, including the provision of: registered residential care; registered supported living services; day services offering meaningful learning, sport and leisure activities; support for service users to find employment.

Latest Income: £4,034,642
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Watford And District Mencap Society

Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

Watford Mencap currently provides the following services:Residential Homes, Supported Living and Individualised Living , Learning and Leisure, Children's Activities Clubs and Playschemes, Community Support, Domiciliary Care, Day and College Activity Schemes, Advice and InformationThese services are provided to over 800 service users in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere

Latest Income: £4,023,196
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Trust

Leisure

The Town Trust distributes grant aid to other charities, groups and in some cases individuals to support projects and activities consistent with the Town Trust's objects. It also provides and maintains some community facilities and areas of public recreation. It works with other prominent charities to promote the interests of the charity sector and enhance the quality of life of local residents.

Latest Income: £4,011,172
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Royal Variety Charity

Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Relief of poverty of entertainers, and people associated with the entertainment profession,their surviving partners, spouses and dependants including:to pay pensions or to award grants and loans to alleviate hardship;to contribute partly or pay all funeral expenses;to operate and maintain a nursing and care home and to contribute partly or pay the fees associated with being a resident in the Home.

Latest Income: £3,933,594
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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West Ham United Foundation

Leisure

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of football and other sports capable of improving health.To provide facilities for sport of such persons who have need by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, social and economic, in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Latest Income: £3,901,150
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 9,753 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.