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Leisure Charities That specialise in Recreation

Discover 4,072 Leisure charities that specialise in recreation. Use the search below to filter within these results.

4,072
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

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, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,160
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Fareham Charitable Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Fund 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

Latest Income: £20,156
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Ilkeston Institute

Leisure

Provision of snooker and other recreational activities for the people of Ilkestonand district.

Latest Income: £20,135
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Goytre Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

TO provide a facility for the community to use for recreation and learning activities.

Latest Income: £20,118
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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South Staffordshire Narrowboat Company Limited

Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,117
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Thornhill Poor's Estate Charity

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Grants 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.

Latest Income: £20,090
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

For the Recreational, Leisure and Cultural purposes of the people of the Parish of Llanddewi Brefi.

Latest Income: £20,074
Areas of Operation: Ceredigion
Status: Registered
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Epsom & Ewell Puffins Club (dse)

Associations, Leisure, Social welfare

PROVISION 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.

Latest Income: £20,068
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Rucklers Lane (kings Langley) Community Association

Associations, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of facilities for recreation/social activities within the local area

Latest Income: £20,061
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Bradwell Community Centre

Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £20,057
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Shrewley Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £20,051
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Hailey Village Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Provision and maintenance of a village hall, which is available to the local public for sport, recreation, functions, dance classes and any other such activities.

Latest Income: £20,051
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Ealing And District University Of The Third Age

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

A co-operative of older people to share educational, creative and leisure activities.

Latest Income: £20,025
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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Havant And District Society For The Mentally Handicapped

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provides, 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.

Latest Income: £20,000
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Pocklington Canal Amenity Society

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

a) 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

Latest Income: £20,000
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Stanton Community Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

PROVIDES 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.

Latest Income: £19,995
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Sidford Social Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £19,980
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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St Harmon And District Parish Hall, Pantydwr

Facilities, Leisure

Community Hall providing leisure & learning activities to the community of St Harmon & Pant y dwr & District

Latest Income: £19,977
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Firbeck Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Firbeck 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.

Latest Income: £19,961
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Withersfield Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

A 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.

Latest Income: £19,934
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Broomfield Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Our 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.

Latest Income: £19,930
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Recreation Road Parent Teacher Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Coordinating 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.

Latest Income: £19,927
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Goodleigh Village Hall

Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of Village Hall facilities for the use of the inhabitants of Goodleigh and surrounding parish for cultural, educational. recreational and social activities.

Latest Income: £19,907
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Acton Trussell Bednall, Teddesley Hay Community Centre

Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Provides and maintains Parish Community Centre available for society meetings, recreation, parties and social events.

Latest Income: £19,865
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Walton And Baswich Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Operates 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.

Latest Income: £19,851
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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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.