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.
Knodishall Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides Building/Facilities/Open Space to General Public/Mankind in fields of Education/Training, Arts/Culture and Sport/Recreation.
Ashampstead Recreational Trust
Facilities, LeisureProviding Village Hall and recreation ground for the benefit of the parish and immediate neighbouring parishes
Wolverhampton Church Association For The Deaf
Health, Leisure, ReligionTo advance the Christian religion amongst deaf persons in the city of Wolverhampton and its surrounding hinterland: To relieve such persons in whatever manner is consistent with Christian principles and maintain facilities for recreation, education and of a social nature for people with all degrees of hearing loss.
Whitegate Recreation Room
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall
St Columb Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Windsor And Eton Unit 514 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureEducation/training of children/young people, sport and recreation.Provides open space facilities and buildings.
Pelynt And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Chippenham Day Centre
Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide a welcoming friendly service with an aim to provide companionship, activities, a hot meal and lively entertainment. Transport can be provided within the Chippenham area.We are open from 10am - 3pm every Thursday.
Eye Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of recreational and leisure facilities at Cawley Hall, Eye.
Hawkshead Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of and visitors to the village of Hawkshead.These currently include a childrens play area with equipment suitable for children in the age range 3 to 12 years old. A full size football pitch with changing facilities. A crown green bowling facility. Two tennis courts. A general play area equipped with picnic benches and tables.
Allotment For Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of grounds, equipment and pavilion to facilitate sport and recreation for all age groups within the Village of Garboldisham and environs.
Dolau Recreation Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureManagement of community centre and organising of village activities.
Whitland Town Hall
Facilities, LeisureA centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitland and further afield. Available for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation; To contribute towards mental and physical health, to improve the quality of the social and cultural life of the community.
Combe Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide buildings, facilities and open spaces for sport, meetings and recreation, for children/young people/general public.
Mansfield Colliery Miners' Welfare Trust
Leisure, ProfessionsTo provide sporting ad recreational activities for local inhabitants of the Forest Town area.
Prestwold, Hoton And Cotes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a hall in which the inhabitants of Prestwold, Hoton and Cotes can meet for the purposes of social recreation.
Dordon Miners Welfare Institute
Leisure, ProfessionsSports and recreation activities
Bramshall And Loxley Village Hall
Facilities, Leisuregeneral recreation
Plaxtol School Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureAssists with the education of children and also provides sporting opportunities and entertainment for the children.
The Ernest Mason Youth Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO HELP AND EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES.
The Senior Citizens' Club Of Chigwell
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Club organises a monthly meeting at a local hall with a lunch provided and recreational activities. The Club also organises day outings during the year to local resorts and places of interest. A small subsidy is provided by the club for each outing.
Husborne Crawley Reading Room
Facilities, LeisureWe provide and manage a meeting place and recreational space for local residents and other local groups.
Aylesbeare Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo manage Aylesbeare Village Hall for the benefit of the Community including but not restricted to, the provision and running of clubs, leisure activities and the use of interest groups, organisations and private hire.
Bowsden Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of the hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Bowsden, including use for meetings, lectures, classes, recreation and leisure time activities, as well as fund raising for its maintenance.
Lydbrook Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain a village hall and recreation ground for the benefit of individuals and groups in the Lydbrook & local district.
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.