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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Barlaston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of accomodation for community gatherings, including leisure and cultural activities and private events organised by local individuals or organisations
Measham Community Centre Fund
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for the use of individuals and groups located within the Parish of Measham and surrounding area, for the use of meetings, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure activities.
Tadmarton Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureManage the village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area including use for meetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreations and leisure with the object of improving the life of the said inhabitants.
Trimley St Martin Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall for recreational activites.
Birchley Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureGrass Sports pitches and pavilion. Informal areas for walking and passive recreation
Long Buckby Children's Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision, development and maintenance of a Recreation Ground with suitable equipment and facilities for the use of local children and young people.
Arkendale Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureA community hall for the use of inhabitants of Arkendale, Coneythorpe and Clareton and surrounding area, without distinction of political, religious and 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 of the said inhabitants or for such other charitable purposes
Curdworth Village Hall
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposes, Education/Training, Arts/Culture, Sports/Recreation, Animals, Economic/Community development/Employment
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising by running activities for the children and parents at the school and also including the local community. Holding Fairs, Discos, entertainment nights.
Friends Of Westbury On Trym Church Of England School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionWe run several events throughout the year. These raise funds for the school and are entertainment for the attendees (usually the children, their parents, teachers, friends and relations)
Hartfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage premises hired to local organisations and societies for recreational and educational use.
Fremington Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF FREMINGTON AND ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITCAL, 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.
Slip End Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSlip End Playing Fields,run by voluntary committee to benefit locals. Large field, tennis courts & football pitch used for various outdoor pursuits. Peter Edwards Hall can be hired separately or in conjunction with the field for social functions and recreational activities. The fields are enjoyed FOC throughout the year. The charity maintains these facilities via private use booking fees.
Sompting Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvides premises for hire by local community organisations for recreational and educational purposes. Also available for hire by individuals, e.g. for wedding receptions, by community businesses e.g. slimming groups, and local authorities and similar e.g. in civil emergencies and for meetings and consultations.
The Hope Sports Club
LeisureProvision of recreational facilities and events in Hope, Hope Valley
Thringstone Miners Social Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, ProfessionsProviding sporting opportunities for local people through our resident football teams Ingles FC and Broomleys FC. Developing male and female youth teams in conjunction with our resident teams. Maintaining and developing the football ground and social centre. Providing a indoor leisure and activity space for local residents. Providing Mums and Toddlers group and Playgroup for the Thringstone area.
Helmsley Recreational Charity
Facilities, LeisureTo provide buildings, events ,facilities and open space.
The Surati Muslim Khalifa Society (leicester)
Leisure, ReligionTo promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and training and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with objectives of improvi
Rushwick Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionWe provide and maintain a village hall for use by the residents of Rushwick Village and its environs. The hall is available to hire by local groups and individuals for private bookings in support of community activities, church services, educational services, charitable fundraising plus leisure and social functions.
Hedgerley War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of a village hall for the purpose of meetings of local organisations, entertainment and social functions.
Tholthorpe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTholthorpe Village Hall provides a central meeting venue for the parish - it is used for educational, sport and recreational activities as well as social occasions and fundraisng events.
Ross And District U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisurei) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Wilby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a venue for recreational, social and educational purposes, and for formal meetings, for the village of Wilby and the surrounding area.
Wharncliffe Silkstone Miner's Welfare Scheme
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsRecreation ground
The Marton War Memorial Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOur role is to maintain and improve our hall and facilities which provide a village focal point for leisure, cultural and community activities. In addition we provide and support charitable activities in the local community
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.