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.
Old Oundelian Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe objectives of the Fund are to give financial assistance to any Old Oundelian or their children at Oundle School, Laxton School or at some Preparatory School or at some recognised place of higher education. To found Scholarships, Exhibitions or Bursaries and to give financial assistance by loan or gift to any Old Oundelian or their dependants in need or in furtherance of recreational activities
Barlby Community Primary School
Education, LeisureProviding or assisting the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities
Chardstock Community Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo manage the local community hall for the benefit of the residents of Chardstock Parish without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Whissendine Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Whissendine for use for meetings, classes, recreation and leisure activities.
The Surrey County Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureSCPFA a charity working with local communities to improve outdoor recreation & play facilities & to protect threatened facillities, We work for all age groups but particularly children, young people & village communities. To achieve this we aim to raise funds & to make available grants & loans. Additionally,we offer technical advice on planning, design & contruction of play facillities
Stapleton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTrust for the purposes of a village hall, for the use of the inhabitants of Stapleton and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use of 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.
Peter Tavy Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a village hall as an amenity for local people to meet and use for leisure and recreation purposes.
The Rowland St Oswald 1984 Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, LeisureProviding grants to charitable institutions for medical, welfare, recreational and religious purposes in and around the Wakefield and Appleby (North Lincolnshire) area.
The Medway Towns Band
Arts, LeisureMusic organisation (brass band); promoting brass band music through public and private events such as contests, concerts and entertainment.
Lamberhurst War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Lamberhurst 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.
Portskewett And Sudbrook Playing Fields And Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureLetting of hall for community use
Fylingdales Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureFylingdales Village Hall Trust serves the needs of the community for local access to social, educational and leisure activities.
Lower Hardres And Nackington Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe exist to maintain a community facility i.e. a modern purpose built village hall in the parish of Nackington and Lower Hardres. This is available for use by local people and organisations for social events, the provision of entertainment education and exercise. It is also available to people from the wider community who provide such opportunities for people of the parish and surrounding areas.
The Merryoak Neighbourhood Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Merry Oak and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effect to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation an
Wimborne St Giles Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Wimborne St Giles, 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. Subject to availability the hall may be hired by individuals and organisations based outside the Parish of Wimborne St Giles.
Toddington Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Association provide the Village Hall facilities for the benefits of the inhabitants of the Parish of Toddington without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the objective of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.
Burnham Green Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo hold the Village Hall upon trust for the people of Burnham Green for the purposes of recreation, social, moral and intellectual development, entertainment, or other activities decided upon by the committee, for the benetfit of the inhabitants of Burnham Green. Burnham Green is defined as being within half a mile of the crossroads at Burnham Green, Hertfordshire.
The Whitchurch Canonicorum, Morcombelake And Ryall Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is to provide and maintain a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Whitchurch Canonicorum, Morcombelake, Ryall and Shaves Cross. The hall is to be used for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupations, with a view to improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the villages.
The Leuva Patidar Samaj (snb) Of Yorkshire
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and sickness among the Leuva Patidar community and the advancement of education amongst the children and adults of this community. Also the provision of facilities for recreational activities, in particular for children, the elderly, the disabled and those in poverty with the object of improving their quality of life.
Old Marston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of inhabitants of Marston and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, politics, religious or other opinion and in particular for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Kelsale Village Hall And Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintainance of the village hall in Kelsale Cum Carlton for the use and benefit of the residents of Kelsale Cum Carlton for the use of meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants.
Coelbren Miners' Welfare Memorial Hall And Recreation Grounds
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe object of the charity is the provision of a welfare hall and recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community) of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Fivehead Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFivehead Village Hall is a community resource providing indoor and outdoor recreational space for the village and surrounding communities.
Coronation Hall
LeisureThe hall is for the use of the inhabitants of St. Giles-On-The-Heath and the surrounding area, for meetings and leisure activities.
Blidworth Recreation Centre
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWorking with groups and other Charities, the Trustees of Blidworth Recreation Centre provide recreational and social facilities to benefit the inhabitants of the parish of Blidworth and locality without prejudice. The Trustee Body is made up of volunteers by election including members of the affiliated sections (ie football, cricket, Brass Band and bowls sections).
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.