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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Sturton By Stow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo run and maintain the Village Hall for the education, recreation and entertainment of the residents of Sturton by Stow and the Surrounding district, without prejudice to nationality or religious belief
Addington Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of inclusive structured sport, free play and recreational opportunities for all levels of ability in the community and for the widest spectrum of the population demographics and cultural backgrounds.
The Godshill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall facilities to local community
Long Crendon Village Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE PROVISION OF AN INFORMAL MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR YOUTH CLUBS, SOCIAL, SPORTING, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY GROUPS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND, FROM WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF LONG CRENDON AND ITS SURROUNDING CATCHMENT AREA.
The Sancreed Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANCREED VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE PRIMARILY OF ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN THE PARISH OF SANCREED. THE VENUE IS OPEN TO ALL SOCIETIES AND PEOPLE IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS. SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE ACTIVELY PROMOTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Village Hall Stanton
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareStanton Village Hall provides a community building for physical and mental training, and the recreational, social, moral and intellectual development of inhabitants of Stanton and the immediate vicinity. The Hall hosts activities such as tai chi, karate, keep-fit, and support groups. It hosts the local defibrillator and runs community activities (litterpicks, village social events).
Doncaster And District Deaf Society
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDoncaster Deaf Society serves and provides a centralised, safe base meeting point of social contact for wellbeing. Services cover BSL Advocacy, Advice & Information to the Doncaster Deaf Community Borough-wide and the provision of five BSL Groups who organise a range of activities & day/weekend trip from early years-elderly: OAP Club, Social Club, Happy Hands Playgroup, Leisure Club & Drama Group.
Berriew Recreation Association
Childcare, LeisureProvides sports facilities. Provides childrens play area & equipment.
Wilton And District Thursday Club
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careDay Centre facilities for the elderly of Wilton and district, to provide a comfortable meeting place on Thursday of each week with a hot meal provided plus entertainment and transport from and to home where necessary.
Magdalen Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities for leisure,sport,education,children's area,and youth activity area for the Parish of Wiggenhall St.Mary Magdalen and surrounding area in Norfolk
Winchfield Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide facilities for local people both young and elderly to participate in a range of sporting and recreational activities.
Challock Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureRecreational
Upottery Playing Fields
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe operate in the village of Upottery in Devon as an umbrella organisation covering the two community recreation grounds; Glebe Park, including the football pitch, cricket pitch and tennis courts and Sandy's Lane including the multi use games area, childrens' playground, community field and orchard.
Donald Pither Memorial Ground
LeisureProvision of recreation facilities at the Donald Pither Memorial Ground, Castle Cary.
Rake Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureProviding facilities for the inhabitants of Rake and neighbourhood.
Southrey Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides social / recreational activities for the inhabitants of Southrey Village and further afield.
Tremadoc Memorial Institute
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is the only community centre for meetings, lectures and classes and, for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life.
1st Withington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe are a Scout Group, giving, education, training, sporting and recreation opportunities to children and young people. The Group is run by volunteers.
The Woodford Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWE MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE ONLY VILLAGE HALL IN A SCATTERED COMMUNITY. THE HALL CAN BE USED FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Wrentham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureCommunity/village hall for use of inhabitants of Wrentham and its neighbourhood without distinction of sex, politics, religious or other opinions, and particularly for meetings and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
The Harben Armoury Fund
Associations, LeisureThe Harben Armoury Fund is consituted by the Trust Deed dated 25 February 1944. Its objects are to apply the income after payment of any proper expenses in any or all of the following ways:a) toward the provision and maintenance of headquarters and drill hall for the use of the cadet companies.b) for training and recreational purposes.
King Edward Vii Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity provides and manages a Village hall and large car park for the benefit of the community. It provides a venue used for general charitable purposes, education and training, arts and culture, sport and recreation and benefits children and young people, the elderly, other voluntary bodies and the general public.101, 102, 109, 110 201, 202, 205, 207 305
Holy Trinity Recreation Ground Limited
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES SPORTING FACILITIES FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SOUTHPORT
Castletown Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Castletown and the neighboured. Without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by association the authority voluntary organisation and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condit
Week St Mary Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide, maintain and operate a parish hall for the use of inhabitants of Week St Mary and surrounding area including use of property for meetings, lectures,classes, groups, celebrations, or other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for said inhabitants.
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.