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
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Recreation Ground-Walton-Le-Dale
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWalton le Dale Recreation Society run a purpose built Community Centre and 7 acres of communal park land with a designated children's play area. The centre is in constant use by members of the local community and user groups. Fund raising is done by the charity on top of its user group income and 100% of all funds raised are used to maintain and further develop the community centre and grounds.
Mullion Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe purpose of the hall is to provide a safe community space for the benefit of the residents of Mullion, without distinction of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, race, political & religious or other opinions. The building provides a place for meetings, classes, lectures,other forms of recreation enabling social enjoyment & raising funds for upkeep of the hall.
Neuadd Bentref Llanddona Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe aim of the charity is to maintain a community hub building so that local groups and children have somewhere to hold events, and to organise activities that will benefit people of all ages in the area by providing information, recreation, and opportunities for social interaction.
Duncombe School Parents Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureDuncombe School PA operates to further the education and well being of the children at the school. It provides facilities and equipment to support their learning and recreation under the guidance of the school.
Houghton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the foundation is the provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of Houghton and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use of meetings, lectures and classes and for the purpose of physical exercise and training and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation..
All Saints And District Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThis charity maintains a building for community activities ranging from further education classes, leisure courses, pantomime, concerts, band practice, hall for local school's PE and drama, community events and fund raising events.
Orchard Park Recreation And Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe provide buildings and open space and some equipment for the general public - we do charge a hire fee for activities inside the centre. We cater for nursery school under 5 years - Different Dance groups - keep fit -Judo-Yoga -Keep fit
Milton Lilbourne Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity shall be to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the inhabitants of the parish of Milton Lilbourne for recreation or other leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Box Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureBox Hill Village Hall shall be held upon trust for the purpose of use by the inhabitant of Box Hill for social and educational services without distinction of sex-political religious or other opinion-to hold meetings lectures and recreation.
Binham Village Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide educational and recreational facilities for the people of Binham and around,
Newton Tony Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Village Hall
Fairburn Recreation Centre
LeisureRecreational Premises for use by General Public
Down Hatherley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall is managed by trustees to provide a venue for the physical & mental recreation, social, moral and intellectual development of the inhabitants of Down Hatherley and its immediate vicinity without distinctions of sex or of political or other opinions.
The Brough Memorial Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF BROUGH MEMORIAL HALL FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR RECREATION, PUBLIC MEETINGS, MEETINGS OF VARIOUS LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, FUND-RAISING FUNCTIONS FOR LOCAL GROUPS, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS.
The Stanley Common Eventide Community Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ELDERLY AND LOCAL COMMUNITY I.E. BINGO, YOGA, KARATE, LINE DANCING, MOTHER AND TODDLERS, PRE-SCHOOL,CONCERTS, LUNCHES, WHIST DRIVE ONCE A MONTH, GET TOGETHERS AND TRIPS OUT.
Ashford Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charitable purpose of the Unit is to promote the development of young people (aged 10 - 18) in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
Cronton Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Cronton & the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations 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.
Village Hall And Recreation Ground Astley C P
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionPlaygroups to parties, caravan rallies to theatre nights, garden societies to church services, bridge clubs to wedding functions. Celebrate a special occasion, your fundraisers or regular events at our lovely village hall. Lots of space for marquee events and bouncy castles! Over 100 parking spaces. Our very keen price policy produces nearly 500 annual bookings. We have room for more! Tel 01299-82
Upwey Old School Village Hall
Education, Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the area in and around Upwey, Weymouth without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
The Dalston Recreation Association
LeisureProvide Recreational Facilities in the Village of Dalston, Cumbria.
Burrington Village Hall And Recreation Area
Facilities, LeisurePARISH HALL AND RECREATION AREA
Harrisons Recreation Ground And Welfare Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsHarrisons is an old miners welfare formed 100 years ago. It provides sports facilities, in particular a bowling green and football pitches, together with a licenced club house where members meet for social occasions. There is a children's adventure playground.
Chailey Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Chailey without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe management of Mapledurham Recreation Ground including the pavilion thereon
Birmingham (vernon) Unit 40 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureOur Charity promotes the development of young people from the inner city areas of Birmingham & Sandwell in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC)
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.