Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,496 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Kentish Town City Farm Limited
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity is an educational/recreational project providing services covering environmental and community education/sports and recreation/play and youth work/elderly and special needs
Fuel Allotment
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of grants for the benefit of the inhabitants of the civil parish of Sunninghill. Purposes include (in order of priority) relief of poverty, relief of age or sickness, supporting recreational facilities and supporting educational facilities.
The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePerdiswell Young People's Leisure Club is a well established, self-supporting, independent, charitable organisation, our aims are to help and educate young people in the City of Worcester and surrounding districts and to support other charitable organisations, with the emphasis on individuals who are in some way disadvantaged.
The World Of Glass (st Helens) Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo educate the public generally in respect of science and technology with particular reference to the glass industry. To promote and advance public education by the maintenance of a museum to provide facilities for leisure-time occupation. To promote education in the sciences. To promote education in the arts and history
Florence Colliery Social Welfare Centre
Arts, Health, LeisureTHIS RECREATIONAL CHARITY IS CONCERNED WITH THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. WE OFFER ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH VARIOUS SPORTING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG AND OLD. THESE INCLUDE KEEP FIT. DANCE CLASSES, BOWLS, FOOTBALL, ETC
The Aylsham Agricultural Show Association Limited
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure1) - To promote all aspects of agriculture, by education, other activities, and in particular by holding an annual agricultural show.2) - To promote the usage and improvements to Aylsham Recreation Ground.3) - Surplus proceeds to be distributed as agreed by the Council, to mainly local charitable causes, and other charitable institutions.
Fitz Park
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust was formed in 1882 covering 28 acres of park land in central Keswick, Cumbria adjoining the river Greta. A new scheme was drawn in 1995 and management of the Parks is now the responsibility of Keswick Town Council as sole trustee.
Meanwhile Gardens Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureMEANWHILE GARDENS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AIMS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN NORTH KENSINGTON AND NORTH WESTMINSTER BY PROVIDING SAFE AND INCLUSIVE OPEN AIR LEISURE. PLAY, TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR FOUR ACRE COMMUNITY PARK
Independent Greek Educational Institute Of Barnet
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure(A) TO ADVANCE RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GREEK ORTHODOX FAITH IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF. (B) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF, AND IN PARTICULAR THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY IN THE AREA, INCLUDING THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES.
The Gujarati Association, Wolverhampton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social careDay centre for elderley and the unemployed,Youth Club, Religious and Cultural programmes,educational and leisure courses,We are a faith-based community organisation that aims to promote, particularly but not exclusively, the general welfare and well-being of the Hindu Gujarati community in Wolverhampton.
The Carpenters' And Dockland Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo improve the quality of live of local people through a diverse programme of activities including social, recreational, sporting and educational projects, with a focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
View (glynneath) Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisureto provide learning, advisory and other support services for the benefit of people in the communities of the Neath and Dulais Valleys that can help advance education, relieve financial need, promote health, relieve unemployment, develop capacity and skills, provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare, for recreation or other leisure.
Charitable Purposes In Connection With Cleeve Hill Common
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureConservation management of unimproved limestone grassland, woodland, scrub and geological and archaeological features of Cleeve common. Provision of education on the natural habitat. Facilitation and management of outdoor recreation on Cleeve Common.
Taxi Charity For Military Veterans
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise outings, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, entertainment, transport and other support for any serviceman or woman who is a veteran of the Armed Forces. To assist in the care of former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished, lonely or otherwise in need of charitable assistance by making grants of money for providing or paying for items or services.
Wythall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe charity manages and maintains the recreational land and buildings of Wythall Park, a 37 acre private park in Worcestershire. It benefits the residents in and near Wythall and some forty local voluntary groups who use the facilities. To sustain the financial viability of the park, the association organises fund-raising events, including the annual carnival and bonfire night.
Paulton Community Pool
Education, LeisureTo provide and manage a swimming pool for the advancement of education of the pupils of Paulton Schools and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Paulton and the neighbourhood thereof in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the quality of life.
Huntingdon Commemoration Hall
LeisureThe Huntingdon Commemoration Hall Charity's activities are based on the objects of the Charity stated in the original Trust Deed dated 1947 and subsequent Memorandum of Amendment, namely to provide and promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Huntingdon and particularly for those of less financial means facilities for their recreation or welfare.
Neighbours In Poplar
LeisureProvides care and welfare to persons in need through the provision of amenities and recreation and leisure activities in the interests of social welfare.
Samuel Montagu Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureEducation/Training/Sport/Recreation for young people and the wider community. Samuel Montagu Youth Centre works primarily in the London Borough of Greenwich but also offers services to neighbouring boroughs.
Saffron Walden Community Youth Sports Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE FOR THE YOUTH OF SAFFRON WALDEN AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FACILITIES FOR SPORT AND RECREATION, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE INHABITANTS. TO PROMOTE YOUTH SPORTS AND ENABLE INTERESTED BOYS AND GIRLS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE SKILLS IN A SPORTSMAN/WOMAN LIKE MANNER AND TO LEARN THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK.
Forest Pulse
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe charity supports children and young people with disabilities and their families/carers who live in the Forest of Dean area. Support, guidance, information and sign posting are provided for parents/carers. A wide range of out of school social, leisure, sport and recreational activities are provided for children and young people with disabilities, whenever possible in an intergrated setting.
Crown And Manor Club, Hoxton
LeisureThe Charity seeks to provide facilities for the education and recreation of boys in London, so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.To promote any other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.
Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSections for:Indoor and Outdoor Bowling, Tennis, Bridge, Snooker and Pool.Base for Nailsea Shedders.Venue for Line Dancing, Mothers and Toddlers on Wednesday morning, Nailsea Musicals on Wednesday evening, Nailsea and Backwell Rotary Club, Slimming World on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Tower Hill Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Trust's objectives are to use its income for the people in the Trust's area for:1) provision of gardens and open spaces2) support for recreation and leisure facilities3) support for education facilities4) relief of the aged, handicapped and poor.The Trust's area covers Great Tower Hill, Tower Hill and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recreation leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 4,496 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.