Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation
Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Bushey Festival Association
Arts, Health, LeisureOur aim is to promote Bushey as a vibrant place to live and work; work with others who share the same aims; encourage local creativity and to help inspire active participation. We do this by organising and promoting music, artistic, educational, health and wellbeing, and leisure time activities. These take place during the festival period in July and at various times during the year.
Beechwood Hall And Rural Park
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, LeisureDeveloping and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.
The Weston Room And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureA VILLAGE HALL AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY AND OUTSIDE USE.
Parish Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureTHE VILLAGE HALL HAS FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS [120 CAPACITY] ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS, SUCH AS DANCES; SHOWS; WEDDINGS AND PARTIES. A SKITTLE ALLEY IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THERE IS A KITCHEN, SERVERY AND STAGE
Stratton Village Hall (also Known As Stratton And Grimstone Village Hall)
Facilities, LeisureTHE MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF STRATTON, DORSET, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Scole Community Centre And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureCreating sport and leisure facilities for Scole and surrounding area.
Grindleford Playing Field Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProviding a playing field for both organised & recreational sport. A hall for meetings & other activities (ie Playgroup,WI,Bridge etc). All maintained by volunteers clipping, mowing & cleaning.
Clearbrook Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote to the benefit of the inhabitants of Clearbrook, Devon and the surrounding area, without the distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions - by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure.
The Rhodes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain the village hall and to provide educational recreational and leisure facilities for the local community.
The Halsall War Memorial Playing Field And Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Halsall without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of:(a) a village hall for use by the inhabintants, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation(b) a recreation ground for use by the inhabitants
The Chichester Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE CHICHESTER HALL, WITLEY, SURREY IS THERE TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY LIFE OF THE INHABITANTS OF WITLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING A VENUE FOR THEIR GENERAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RECREATION AND FOR THEIR SOCIAL, MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY BEING THE PROVISION OF A VILLAGE HALL WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE.
The Torbay Handicapped Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe charity objectives are the continued development of a community center, namely Jasmyn House in Paignton, providing the relief, recreation, instruction for the general welfare of the disabled and handicapped in the Borough of Torbay within the County of Devon. Developing the establishment and promotion of the community center, with all the necessary facilities for the disabled and handicapped.
Falmouth And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS. AND B) IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE.
Escrick And Deighton Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities in which: local and external recreational and educational groups can meet and fund raising events can be held.
Pattishall Parish Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureEducation and recreation for the benefit of the residents of the Parish of Pattishall.
Waterford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding educational,recreational and sporting activities to the residents of Waterford and surrounding area.
Swinton & Worsley Mencap
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo offer support and guidance to people having a learning disability, their parents and carers, so as to enable them to live ordinary lives within their own local communities. By supporting our colleagues we seek to enable them to partake in multi sport, culture, leisure and other similar activities with the objective of improving their own environment within a friendly family group.
Scarisbrick Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA community facility including building and land for use by (but not limited to) the residents of scarisbrick and surrounding areas, uses of the hall include the holding of meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life. Use of the hall is offered without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is involved with managing and maintaining the village hall and community playing fields for the benefit of the local community. The facilities provide recreational, cultural and educational facilities on behalf of local residents and the surrounding areas.
Kingsteignton Senior Citizens Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureCoffee morning. whist,darts fun games afternoons. Monthly Meetings with light entertainment, Monthly Day Coach Trips. Two Short Break Holidays yearly, Spring & Tinsel & Turkey. Short Mat Bowling. Fortnightly dance afternoon
Rotary Club Of Blythe Bridge And District Trust Fund
Associations, LeisureOrganisation of social and recreational activities. Raising of monies and donating that which is received to local & international individuals and groups. The purchase and provision of equipment. Donations to local and international requests for help and assistance.
Thingwall Recreational Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity organises activities such as indoor & outdoor bowls, whist, bridge, drama, badminton, cycling, artists classes etc. The premises are also used by outside organisations for karate classes, keep fit, aerobics, children dance classes etc. Parties and receptions may also be held in the main hall.
Worthen Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWORTHEN VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION & SPACE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES EG WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, WORTHEN TODDLERS GROUP, WORTHEN & BROCKTON BOWLING CLUB, BROCKTON ROVERS FC . THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY LOCAL RESIDENTS & ORGANISATIONS.
Addingham Civic Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, SocietyThe Society initiates and supports Village projects relating to Heritage, Environment and Community. It also comments on planning issues, publishes books of local interest, holds 11 meetings each year for education or entertainment & publishes monthly newsletters. It awards grants for projects that will benefit the Village and presents Civic Pride Awards each year to individuals and groups.
Hubberts Bridge Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureHubberts Bridge Community Centre provides the facility for local groups to meet for many forms of sport and recreation. Also available to hire for weddings, parties, fund raising events etc. The committee are continually reinvesting to update and keep the centre one of the most sought after venues in the area.
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.