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.
Ashill (devon) Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureLeisure, Social and community use within the area of benefit
The Manchester Grammar School Parents' Society
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the pupils of The Manchester Grammar School by providing facilities for the academic, sporting, cultural, recreational and outdoor pursuit activities including improvements to the school environment, and to encourage friendly relationships between staff, parents, pupils and others associated with the school.
Rossendale Valley Mencap
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding meeting and leisure activities for people with Learning Disabilities
Cwm And Llantwit Welfare Scheme
Leisure, ProfessionsRecreation and other Leisure occupation, in particular, but not exclusively for, such inhabitants of the Beneficial area as are members of the Mining community
Brinkworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides a village hall for social, recreational and cultural use by the population of Brinkworth specifically, and those from a wider area generally.
Denby Grange Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo encourage the playing of all games within the scope of the club through the provision of practice and playing facilities, coaching and fixtures for all members
Stewkley Recreation Ground Association
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance & improvements to the sports & leisure activities for residents of Stewkley Village.
Halvergate Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreational and social activies for the inhabitants of Halvergate and surrounding areas
Burwash Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureThe B.P.F.A. maintain and manage Swan Meadow playing field and the facilities thereon to provide sporting and recreational opportunities for the community.
Bradford Unit 50 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRecreational activities for young people including, sailing, canoeing, boatwork, camping, offshore sailing, camps and training courses.
Bernard Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE BERNARD HALL MAINTAINS A VILLAGE HALL WHICH IS USED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Westbury-On-Trym Society
LeisureTO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THIS COMMUNITY AS THE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. IN PARTICULAR TO FURTHER THE ENVIRONMENT AND AMENITIES AND TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME FOR THE INHABITANTS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE RECREATIONAL CHARITIES ACT 1958
Bridgend West Ward Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe Westward Community Trustees manage the Westward Community Centre which provides facilities and encourages social, educational, leisure and sporting activities within the community
Lovacott Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareEntertainment, recreational and social events, and activities for all ages including the local primary school. General meetings in purpose built meeting room. Hire of annex for child care, but is available for use in the evenings and at weekends for the community.
Kinver Senior Citizens Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureA social welfare club targeted at the village's senior citizens. Activities are aimed at maintaining a contact point for all, to provide entertainment and outings, with regular sessions of games and quizzes to stimulate mental agility.The club premises are also sometimes rented out to other charities to provide an income stream.
Dale Park Youth Organisation
Beneficiary group, LeisureDale Park Youth Organisation provides sports coaching and leisure activities to children and young people in the Winterton and district area.
Taunton And District Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureTM exists (A) for the relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, and (B) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditionsof life
Garstang And District Children's Whitsuntide Festival
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding entertainment within the garstang area for children
Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground (foster For Botanical Gardens Etc)
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision of public open space for healthful recreation and a museum that will advance education through its day to day operation
Fownhope Recreation Field Association
LeisureManagement of recreation facilities
Badcock Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBadcock Recreation ground is used by the following teams - football (3), cricket, tennis courts, children's play area and general recreation.The hall is used for numerous activities organised in the village - clubs, concerts, dancing, private hire, theatre group etc.
Little Bookham Parish Room (also Known As Little Bookham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA fine, restored village hall providing a focal point for the community, for education and recreational use primarily.
Hanborough And District Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings
Waun-Fawr Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureManagement of the Waunfawr Community Hall and the adjacent two recreation areas of Maes Cartrefle and Maes Ceinion.Development, maintenance and repair of the above hall and adjacent areasOrganisation of activities for the residents of Waunfawr.
The Lichfield University Of The Third Age
Education, LeisureEducational and leisure activities for retired people in Lichfield and district.
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.