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.
Leighton Buzzard Church Scout Group
Associations, Environment, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingSport/recreation
The Southend Masonic Welfare Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1. To help the recovery of the sick and those recuperating from illness by providing or assisting in providing therapeutic and recreational aids and facilities;2. To provide holidays or holiday accomodation and entertainment for the aged infirm and convalescent;3. Fo the relief of poverty qne distress
Whittington Senior Citizens Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial, sport and recreational activities for the over 50's from the village and surrounding area. We also provide a building for use by a new Youth Group and for other charities and locals to use.
Berry Hill Memorial Institution And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureAccess for the all people within the local community to be able to participate in leisure/craft activities, 7 days a week.
Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for use of Community
Drimpton Hall And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisurePROVIDE A BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES AND SPORT WITHIN THE VILLAGE
The Frank Reynolds Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a community centre at which a wide range of recreational, educational and social activities take place on a regular basis. Facilities are also available for hire by members of the public.
Bradenstoke Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureHire of Hall to various Recreational Clubs including Bowls, Bingo, Art and Crafts, Memory, Alzheimers, Dance clubs and Exercise classes.Hire of Hall for private parties and other celebratory functions.Fundraising events including Bingo, fairs, plant sales.Community events: Village fair , National and Royal events
Shillington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Object of Shillington Village Hall Trustees is the provision and maintenance of a Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Shillington and the neighbourhood 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 their lives.
Pavenham Village Hall And Playing Field Charity
Facilities, LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision for the inhabitants of the Parish of Pavenham of facilities 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
Marlpit Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe operate and maintain a community centre together with the local authority for the benefit of the population living in the Marlpit area of Norwich. We provide facilities for user groups such as pre-school clubs, international groups, youth clubs, and a number of other recreational clubs. We also provide free internet access and PC facilities for persons living in the area.
Elmsett And Aldham Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, Leisuresupply of village hall and playing field facilities
Highmoor Cross Memorial Hall
Facilities, Leisure"The charity maintains the Village Hall in memory of Hugh MacIntyre and of all inhabitants of the village of Highmoor who died in the 14-18 war, as a public, village hall, for physical or mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development, for the benefit of inhabitants of the village and vicinity, without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions"
Tintern Recreation Centre And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding the community with use of the village hall and amenities for recreational and sporting activities.
Hemingbrough Institute And Playing Fields
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Playing Fields Association provides and maintains sports and recreational facilities for the benefit of all age groups in the community. It also provides in-door facilities for pre-school and out of school educational groups as well as local group activities.
Colburn Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of community facilities in North Yorkshire for recreational, social and charitable use.
The Abercorn Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionManaging the Abercorn Hall and Sports Ground for the youth of Church Crookham
North Bradley, Yarnbrook And Brokers Wood Peace Memorial Fund
Facilities, LeisureFOR THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF NORTH BRADLEY , YARNBROOK, & BROKERSWOOD. INCLUDING MEETINGS, LECTURES,CLASSES, CLUBS, & OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION & LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION.
Frisby On The Wreake Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisurephysical and mental training and recreationand social moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading recreation rooms library lecture classes and entertainment or otherwise as may be found expedient
Pickering Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureAREA OF BENEFIT: PICKERING AND DISTRICTOBJECTS: THE TRUST PROPERTY SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSES OF A RECRETION GROUNDFOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF PICKERING AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND IN PARTICULAR FOR USE FOR GAMES ATHLETICS, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME RECREATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Norton Village Institute
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureA Community Village Hall providing a social venue for members of the village and their children to enjoy entertainment and social evenings.The Hall is also hired out to both villagers and non villagers for a fee
Enford Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo run, manage and maintain Enford Recreation Ground and Village Hall, including sports changing rooms, for the benefit of the local community. The Hall provides full facilities and equipment for Clubs, Classes and Private Events. Local residents and charities benefit from discounted hire charges. The Hall is an important amenity for the village and is very well supported by the community.
Meir Heath And Rough Close Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesThe provision of buildings, facilities and open space for use by local and wider community for a range of recreation/sports and other activities. i.e. art/lace making/karate/dance/aerobics classes. Indoor bowls, tumble tots (pe for infants). WI/Towns Women's Guild, parish council. Police & community meetings. Parties/weddings etc. Conferences/exhibitions, polling station (elections).
Hayling North Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureRecreation Hall for the use of the community.
Medbourne Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureTo enable recreational and associated facilities (including but not limited to the children's playground) for the benefit of all in the village of Medbourne, Leicestershire.To ensure the maintenance and ongoing viability of such facilities.Where possible, to promote the education of young persons resident in the area.To support initiatives which further the objects of the charity.
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.