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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Thame And Haddenham Choral Society
Arts, LeisurePROVISION OF ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSICAL TRAINING
Great Stukeley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the ecclestastical parish of Gt. Stukeley without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including the use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The main activities of the charity continues to be
Cookhill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESARTS/CULTURESPORT/RECREATION
Burton Dassett Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall available for hire for education activites, Parties, entertainment functions, showing of films & plays and anything else that is decent and legal.
Talbot View Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and operate a Community Centre for the area of benefit set by the Borough of Poole Local Authority. To provide support for the local area in Leisure and Education. To use and Maintain a Community Centre operated under Licence from Poole Borough Council.
Geddington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the purposes of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Geddington and its immediate vicinity without distinction of political, religious or other opinion including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Management Committee Of The Raven Meols Community Centre
Facilities, Health, Leisure, Saving of livesThe Charity manages the Community Centre on behalf of its member organizations such as the Bridge Club, the Self Help group, the St John ambulance etc., leasing it from the Sefton leisure department and managing the programme of activities.
Bassenthwaite Parish Room
Facilities, LeisureHosting regular classes and club meetings. Used for meetings of community organisations.Venue for entertainment and educational events.
Wylam Community Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Association provides recreational facilities for the local community
Linton Community Sports And Activity Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities and a playing field in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Linton, Castle Gresley and other surrounding villages in South Derbyshire.
Varteg Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo supply leisure activities and social support within our area of benefit. We provide a Community space for low cost hire, host free Community events and entertainment in a semi rural area. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for all age groups, ensure the maintenance of a Community hub and to act as a link between other statutory organisations, our members and the wider Community.
The Wrenbury Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreational and community facilities - including tennis courts, football pitches, bowling green , multi use games area, playground, car parking, pavilion with changing facilities, toilets and meeting room and other open spaces.
The Selmes Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Selmes Trust's expenditure is used to manage the Trust's land and riverbank in an environmentally sensitive manner, generating income for the benefit of the fabric of St Peter's Church, Newenden, and allowing certain parts of the land to be used as open space for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Newenden for certain sporting and leisure activities.
Horton And Little Sodbury Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage HallFund raising eventsHall hire
The Newton Poppleford Playing Field Foundation
Facilities, LeisureProviding sport facilities and recreation facilities for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions in the interests of social welfare.
7th South Leeds (rothwell) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe main purpose of our executive committee's work is to maintain funds to provide an HQ for scouting activities which benefit young people from age 6 to 25. Scouting activities offer young people opportunities for education, training sports & recreation. We also provide equipment to enhance these skills. Our HQ is situated in Rothwell & is also used by many other local groups.
The Higginbottom Recreational Charity
Facilities, LeisureSupply, maintain and improve the facilities at Briston Pavilion and The Recreation Ground, Briston, Norfolk.
Hardwicke Village Community Association
Associations, LeisureEDUCATION,TRAINING,SPORT AND RECREATION OF VILLAGE RESIDENTS
Townsend Memorial Hall (the Village Hall And Cottage)
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including the use for meetings, lectures, classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Airmyn Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of the Airmyn Memorial Hall and the provision of social, educational and recreational activities therein for the benefit of the residents of Airmyn and the surrounding area.
Witton Gilbert Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureWe promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Witton Gilbert in County Durham and surrounding villages, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by providing social, educational and leisure activities, in a safe and healthy environment.
Donwell Comunity Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDONWELL HALL PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR ALL AGES FROM TODDLERS TO THE ELDERLY. IT HOLDS A NUMBER OF CLUBS, RECREATIONAL CLASSES AND SOCIAL EVENINGS.
Beckett Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of recreational and sporting facilities at the Beckett Recreation Ground
Medina Mariners Association
LeisureTO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE AMENITIES AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE MEDINA ESTUARY FOR THE RECREATIONAL USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Watchet War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvide sporting facilities and recreational facilities.
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.