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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Nafferton Recreation Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports and recreational facilities including cricket, football, tennis (lawn and hard courts), netball, bowls.Large function room for hire.U5s pre-school activities40 Allotments
Southwater Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain the Village Hall for the use of the Inhabitants of Southwater and the neighbourhood, without distinction of political, religous or other opinions. Including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Cramlington Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvides facilities for the pursuit of social, leisure and education activities and is a charming space and is available for hire.We welcome regular local groups such as Art Groups, Carpet Bowls, Craft Groups, Dance Groups, Karate, Tai Chi, Toddler Groups, Spiritual Groups, Yoga, private parties, community events, celebrations.
Elmdon Heath Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo secure and manage a community centre for the Elmdon Heath & district inhabitants. For use of voluntary organisations, for use as education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities. Also voting.
Holbeach And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE A BUILDING FOR THE USE BY ALL PERSONS IN THE HOLBEACH DISTRICT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION FOR ALL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIALAND RECREATIONAL.
Stowupland Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall and adjoining land provide a centre for all local residents to pursue educational, recreational and social interests and a range of sporting and outdoor activities.
Village Hall Loders
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareUse of the Village hall for meetings, lectures, classes, social events, recreation, exhibitions, entertainment and sporting activities with the object of improving the quality of life for all age groups.
Great Bedwyn Playingfield And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Bedwyn Memorial Playing Field & Village Hall Charity owns & manages two plots of land in Great Bedwyn on which are housed all the main sports,recreational facilities & village hall.The village hall is used extensively by affiliated organisations and for private hire. The hire rates are some of the cheapest in Wiltshire.
Tatsfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureArts/Culture/Sport/Recreation for Tatsfield Villagers. Provides building and facilities
Horton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants o the Parish of Horton without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, included use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Haxey Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall, central to many social & recreational activities locally.
Byrness Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareByrness village hall provides recreation facilities for people in the area. There are weekly craft groups of card making and patchwork/quilting.Throughout the year there are social events for both children and adults eg halloween party, new years eve.The hall is also available for hire by private groups and is used by the parish council, whist groups , church groups etc.
Spennymoor Town Band
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careProvide entertainment for local, regional and national residents.And contesting and providing tuition where possible.The band regularly performs at Fetes and Old People's Residential Homes
The Mundesley Coronation Hall
LeisureFor the public use for sport, education and recreation.
Reading And Recreation Hall-Avening C P
Facilities, LeisureAvening Village Hall
Tyler Hill Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of village hall, recreation ground and associated facilities, to provide benefits in accordance with the governing trust deed.
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMANAGES THE VILLAGE HALL TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR ACTIVITIES
The Simpson Hall
LeisureTo provide a place for the meeting of people in the parish for educational, entertainment, moral and spiritual uses.
Stamford Bridge And District Playing Fields Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides sport and leisure for residents of Stamford Bridge and District :-The Association consists of Cricket, Football, Bowls, Tennis, and Netball Clubs, for Seniors and Juniors, plus a Social Club.
Hartland Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Hartland in the County of Devon. 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 inhabitants.
East Knoyle Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureEast Knoyle village hall is for all the community to be used for social and recreational purposes. It is available for rental by both residents and non residents for weddings, special events, meetings, concerts etc.
Cambridge Christadelphian Ecclesia
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionThe object of the ecclesia is to meet for worship, fellowship, Bible study, preaching, teaching and recreation. Sunday School and youth activities are arranged for our own children and are also open to the public. Booklets and materials used for our Bible education events are offered free of charge to the general public.
Red Hall Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Red Hall and the Neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other options. By associating together the said inhabitants and local authorities,voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare,and recreation.
Idmiston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall Committee, manage and maintain the Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall for the inhabitants of Idmiston Parish, incorporating the villages of Idmiston, Porton and Gomeldon by providing facilities for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
Tregynon Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall which provides facilities for other groups and also to put on our own events such as music festivals, craft shows, Bingo nights, Pub nights, sporting events.
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.