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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.

Shirland Village Hall Management Committee

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Community centre for the use of people of the Parish of Shirland & Higham without distinction of political/religious/race/gender etc for recreation and leisure with the object of improving conditions and quality of life. Fund raising, hiring hall out (with a discount for Parishioners to make it affordable to everyone. ) Running groups for young and old and organizing social events.

Latest Income: £18,450
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Rachel Fowler Centre Association

Leisure

Maintain and manage the Rachel Fowler Centre for the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation for the inhabitants of Melksham and neighbourhood.

Latest Income: £18,436
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Somerford Keynes Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Somerford Keynes 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: £18,419
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Probus Young Farmers Club

Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, Leisure

A) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.

Latest Income: £18,406
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Great Dunham Amenities Committee

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

Runs the village hall and maintains the community park and childrens play areas for the benefit of the local and wider community. Supports a number of user groups (eg childrens activities & exercise classes), fundraising activities (eg quiz nights) and private hire. The new Hall opened in December 2010 enabling the scope of activities provided for Great Dunham and neighbouring villages to expand.

Latest Income: £18,366
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Warkworth War Memorial Hall

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

Provide a recreational and functional facility for all the groups and organisations within the local area.

Latest Income: £18,334
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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Hoxne Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Provides facilities for the community to support a range of local functions such as Pre-School and, local community clubs (Gardening, Badminton, Choir), weddings, funeral teas and other gatherings. The Village Hall is also a venue for educational and recreation activities, Ballroom Dancing /Salsa/Yoga/Spanish classes and hosts theatrical performances by amateur dramatic groups.

Latest Income: £18,332
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Heather Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

This area is held by the Parish Council in trust for the provision of and maintenance of a recreation ground or playing field and any building on the site for recreational, leisure and educational activities for all residents in district for the benefit of all without discrimination.The hall, built in 2016, is being used by all sections of the community for various events and activities

Latest Income: £18,277
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Brandeston Recreation Ground And Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To successfully operate and manage the Village Hall and Recreation Ground facilities with a view to providing the local community with activities and social opportunities. These are aimed at all sectors of the community.

Latest Income: £18,267
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Twinberrow Foundation

Facilities, Leisure

Maintaining Twinberrow Woods as a natural woodland for the recreation of the people

Latest Income: £18,259
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Hurley Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Hurley without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, to improve the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The hall is also hired to third-parties for meetings, classes and celebrations.

Latest Income: £18,258
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Tunbury Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

A village hall, for the use of the local community within Kent without distinction of political, religious or other opnions. Including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £18,249
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age (south East London)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

U3A (S.E. London) advances the education of older people no longer in employment in S.E. London. We provide recreational activities and facilities for these with the object of improving people's interest in, and enjoyment of life. We are a self-help group.

Latest Income: £18,220
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Hillwerke Recreational Trust

Facilities, Leisure

village hall providing facilities for the local community

Latest Income: £18,217
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Recreation Ground For Children

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Youth club, sports facilities etc for young people

Latest Income: £18,179
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Bradmore Community Association

Associations, Leisure

Provides facilities for recreation for groups to meet on a regular or occasional basis. 38 various activities

Latest Income: £18,165
Areas of Operation: Wolverhampton
Status: Registered
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Apperley Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Provide/maintain a facility for local activities: eg Clubs for Children/Young People:Recreational/Learning activities eg Art; Bowls, Dancing, Pilates, Sports U3A; Yoga, others:Entertainments & parties:Social - eg Senior Citizen's Luncheon Clubs:Used by Groups - eg Apperley Cricket Club; Deerhurst & Apperley School PTFA; Apperley AFCParish- Parish Council Meetings; Annual Parish Assembly

Latest Income: £18,162
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The William Blake Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

A village hall for the use of the inhabitants of south Petherton and neighbourhood in the county of Somerset 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: £18,162
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Whitchurch Parish Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The provision of the hall for all inhabitants of Whitchurch and neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time activities.

Latest Income: £18,157
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Rimpton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Run, operate & maintain Rimpton Village Hall in order to offer recreational/sporting facilities for the local community.

Latest Income: £18,123
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Royden Hall

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The hall is becoming popular for christenings and parties for young children, which has increased our income. Recreational activities continue, with the regular user groups.

Latest Income: £18,116
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Recreational Activities

Latest Income: £18,097
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Doddington Recreation Committee (clapham Common) Club

Leisure

The field is used by the following clubs;-? cricket, football. Other events organised by the committee vary from quiz nights to race evening and themed nights. Bingo nights are held on a regular basis and, this aside the pavilion is let out to various organisations and private functions at a nominal rate.

Latest Income: £18,083
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Scot Hay Social Centre And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

The charity provides a recreation field for the playing of sports and public open space for recreation by the residents of Scot Hay and the General public. We also provide a building and facilities for various recreational and social uses by the residents of Scot Hay and the General public.

Latest Income: £18,071
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre

Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Professions

We provide facilities for members of the Centre to participate in the purchase of alcohol and the various recreational pursuits available in the Centre. We also have a large screen television for enhanced viewing by the members.

Latest Income: £18,070
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
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.