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.
Sedgeberrow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Sedgeberrow without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, for recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Rotary Club Of Fareham Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureFund raise for charitable purposes. Support other charities and public benevolent activities such as "Kids Out". We manage a building offered to other charities for recreational activities named The Wheelhouse
Ilkeston Institute
LeisureProvision of snooker and other recreational activities for the people of Ilkestonand district.
Goytre Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTO provide a facility for the community to use for recreation and learning activities.
South Staffordshire Narrowboat Company Limited
LeisureThe Company's principle activity is the promotion and development of education and recreation of those with special needs by the provision of narrowboat day trips.
Thornhill Poor's Estate Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareGrants are made to individual organisations, within the geographic area of the Ancient Parish of Thornhill, to encourage community activities for the elderly, the young, and the disadvantaged, which enhance their condition in life, and to supplement leisure activities and outings for those persons.
Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureFor the Recreational, Leisure and Cultural purposes of the people of the Parish of Llanddewi Brefi.
Epsom & Ewell Puffins Club (dse)
Associations, Leisure, Social welfarePROVISION OF RECREATIONAL/SPORTS FACILITIES FOR THOSE WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. ALSO SOCIAL ACTIVITIES/OUTINGS SEVERAL TIMES PER ANNUM, INCLUDING A WEEKEND AWAY AT, FOR EXAMPLE, A LEISURE PARK. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SHORT MAT BOWLS, SWIMMING, TABLE TENNIS, BOCCIA, NEW AGE KURLING.
Rucklers Lane (kings Langley) Community Association
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of facilities for recreation/social activities within the local area
Bradwell Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a community centre for the use of all the inhabitants of Bradwell and the surrounding area without distinction of 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 said inhabitants.
Shrewley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of shrewley and the neighbourhood without distinction of political ,religious or other opinions ,including use for meeting, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Hailey Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall, which is available to the local public for sport, recreation, functions, dance classes and any other such activities.
Ealing And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureA co-operative of older people to share educational, creative and leisure activities.
Havant And District Society For The Mentally Handicapped
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides, social recreational and educational facilities for all members with varying degrees of learning disabilities, under the umbrella of Royal Mencap but receive no financial help from Mencap entirely self-funded.
Pocklington Canal Amenity Society
Environment, Heritage, Leisurea) To promote the restoration and preservation of the canal for the benefit of the local community and the general public at large, and to encourage its use for navigation and the general public in their leisure time.b) To stimulate public interest, education and appreciation of the beauty, history, flora and fauna and structures of the Pocklington Canal and its environs
Stanton Community Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES AND MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF STANTON VILLAGE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF 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 SAID INHABITANTS.
Sidford Social Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the area by the provision of a village hall for use by the inhabitants, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
St Harmon And District Parish Hall, Pantydwr
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall providing leisure & learning activities to the community of St Harmon & Pant y dwr & District
Firbeck Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFirbeck Village Hall is a venue for a wide range of social, educational, arts and entertainment activities, available for private hire and for functions arranged by the Management Committee.
Withersfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WITHERSFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK 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 SAID INHABITANTS.
Broomfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOur charity provides and maintains a community building for the use of local people and organisations for the purpose of holding meetings or for social, educational and recreational purposes.
Recreation Road Parent Teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, LeisureCoordinating events to raise money for additional equipment and activities at Recreation Road Infant School, plus other charities as chosen by pupils at the school. Also supporting community events such as coffee mornings and prospective parents evenings at the school.
Goodleigh Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Village Hall facilities for the use of the inhabitants of Goodleigh and surrounding parish for cultural, educational. recreational and social activities.
Acton Trussell Bednall, Teddesley Hay Community Centre
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides and maintains Parish Community Centre available for society meetings, recreation, parties and social events.
Walton And Baswich Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates and maintains the community centre building and grounds enabling playgroup for infants and children, dance classes, sport and recreation clubs for special interest groups and a club for the elderly. Used for childrens parties, local elections.
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.