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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Greywell Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureSocial / entertainment / focal meeting point for village / facility to hire for private functions
Ecchinswell Village Hall And Recreational Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall and playing fields 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 parishioners of Bishops Green, Ecchinswell, and Sydmonton.
Cleeve Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProviding a Recreation/Community Hall for Village activities, functions etc
Scunthorpe Gateway
Beneficiary group, LeisureOur aims are to offer support to our members with learning disabilities and their families and carers. We also offer leisure and sporting opportunities to our members.
The Grey Village Hall
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall providing a venue for Playgroups/toddlers and various user groups such as Yorkshire Countrywomens Association, Gardening Club and Parish Council meeting place etc. We also cater for private events such as children's birthday parties, village quizzes and other entertainment and a yearly memorial for the airmen of the RAF and Canadian airforces lost from our local airfield during WW2.
Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities for local residents including fund raising events etc.
Borough Of Pudsey Charity
LeisureThe objects of the charity are the furtherance of the charitable purposes of clubs societies or other organisations whose main objects are for the purpose of recreation.charity,educational,social and welfare which operate within the boundaries of the Borough of Pudsey as constituted at 31st March 1974
Swanland Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureTo provide for the inhabitants of Swanland and the neighbourhood, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for the recreation and leisure-time occupation, for the purpose of relaxation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Newton War Memorial Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide a recreation area for local sports clubs/teams to participate in sports activities. To provide play equipment for the local children and a venue for community events such as the village carnival, and bonfire.
Hinderclay Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreational facilities and community centre for the benefit of the community residing in Hinderclay and the neighbourhood.
Yelden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMeetings, lectures & classes & other forms of recreation & leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Wytham Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvide building and playing field for local community use.
Ilkley Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisurePromoting the benefits of the inhabitants of Ilkley and neighbourhood by advancing education & facilities for social welfare in recreation and leisure time occupation. Through co-operation with the local statutory authority & other local organisations securing the establishment, maintenance & management of a youth and community centre to further the association's objects.
The Church Mead Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionFor the purpose of an open space amenity area and a recreation ground for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Norton St Philip, Somerset without distinction of political religious or other opinions including use for recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Kirton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureLook after ALL aspects of running the Recreation Ground
Kilburn Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo provide an institute and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the local community with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitant
Old Hill Cricket Ground Trust
LeisureProvision of recreational facilities at Old Hill Cricket Ground for local inhabitants
St George's Community Centre Harrogate
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates for the purposes of assisting people with disabilities, through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical,mental and spiritual capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved
Boldon Miners' Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsSenior & Junior Football, Senior & Junior Cricket, coaching of Football & Cricket for all ages.Other activities include playtime activities (Games) for Children who do not participate in the above. We also provide a Social area for all ages.
Harling Community Centre
Education, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a community centre for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Harling and surrounding districts, without the distinction of political, religious or other opinions. This includes use for meetings, classes, recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area.
The Victoria Hall, Kemerton
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Kemerton and the neighbourhood ("the area of benefit") without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions, and in particular for 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.
Cradley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is to maintain the Village Hall for the communal benefit of the inhabitants of the Diocean Parish of Cradley including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation. The Management Committee aims to provide first class hall facilities, at an affordable cost, to voluntary organisations serving the community.
Landrake And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home craft, country life and related subjects. In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Fulmer Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fulmer in the County of Buckinghamshire without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures, and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisuretime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Chingford Community Association
Associations, LeisureBy associating voluntary groups and organisations, and individuals, provides facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving conditions of life for those individuals.
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.