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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Earls Barton Youth Club
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureYouth development work through the organisation of sporting, craft and leisure activities.Youth support and counselling.
Priory Hall Much Wenlock
LeisureRecreation and leisure-time occupation, with the aim of improving the conditions of life for inhabitants of Much Wenlock.
Orston Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureResponsible for operation, maintenance and improvement of village hall facilities and recreation ground
Southampton Film Theatre
Arts, Education, LeisureIn association with the Union Films of Southampton University Students Union, The Phoenix (Southampton Film Theatre) periodically shows a wide range of films to subscribing members of the general public and members of Union Films. Its aims are to provide entertainment, to encourage an appreciation of the medium of film and to promote the use of film as a record of contemporary life.
Shirrell Heath Recreation Ground And Allotment Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureAllotments, recreation ground and children's play area
Turvey Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of a village hall which provides social and leisure facilities for the inhabitants of Turvey and neighbouring villages.
The Liverpool Children's Service Holiday Fund
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careProvision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for children in care of liverpool city council
Rangemore Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of facilities at and maintenance of Rangemore Playing Fields
Rainworth Miners' Welfare Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe aim of the Charity is to provide a Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute with the object of improving the conditions of life of former miners, their dependents and the wider community.
Gransdens Sportsfield And Recreational Association
LeisureTo promote sporting and leisure activity for the benefit of the local inhabitants.
The Monkton Combe Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall and outdoor space for the local community for social and recreational purposes.Typical events include children's parties, private functions, Model Railway club, table tennis club, Harvest Festival supper, fund-raising entertainment. The Village Hall is also the local Polling Station.
Little Wymondley Recreation Ground And Children's Playground Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of the Little Wymondley Recreation Ground, Little Wymondley, Hertfordshire comprising two football pitches and a lacrosse pitch; an associated sports pavilion (comprising changing rooms, kitchen and toilet facilities); a Multi Use Games Area; tennis courts and a tennis hut; a children's playground; and private car parking.
Tunley Recreation Centre
Animals, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTunley Recreation Centre comprises a hall, sports field, meadow and children's play area, in all some 7 acres. Activities include dog training group, exercise classes, football club and other community events including meetings and private functions all serving a village community and the wider area.
The Talhaiarn War Memorial Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureDevelopment of a community hub to host community activities including sport, leisure events, clubs and community events and meeting, external room hire with kitchen facilities tables chairs
Crwys Youth Amenities Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUTH OF THE THREE CROSSES AND DISTRICT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS
Highampton Recreation And Hall Committee
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall
Tarset Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePremises used for physical and mental recreation and social and moral intellectual development through the medium of meetings, lectures, classes, concerts and dances, whist drives and other beneficial entertainments
Huntley School Parent Teacher And Friends Association (ptfa)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionOur charity is involved in various fundraising activities such as quizzes, activity days, sales and an annual fete. The sole purpose is to provide extra support for the children of Huntley C of E Primary School; equipment, educational outings and entertainment.
Little Waltham War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Little Waltham and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious, of 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.
Llanrug's Heroes Memorial Institution
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre for the benefit of the residents of the Llanrug area especially for the provision of meetings, lectures, classes and other recreational and entertainment activities with the intention of improving the quality of life of the residents of the area.
Grafton Regis Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a building in support of general charitable purposes including education/training, arts/culture, sport/recreation, environment/conservation/heritage: promotion of these activities within the parish.
The Burnham Market And Norton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide premises and facilities for community clubs, groups and the general public to use for education, recreation and leisure purposes.
The Janatha Stubbs Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide funds for charitable purposes with preference being given to:- 1. The raising of artistic taste of the public, whether in relation to music, drama, opera, painting, sculpture or other fine arts; 2. The promotion of education in the fine arts, academic education or Christian religion; 3. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation.
Walsall Gilbert And Sullivan Society
Arts, LeisurePresentation of musical and dramatic entertainment to the general public.
St Raphael Club, Wisbech And District
Leisureprovide social evenings and leisure activities for the disabled people of wisbech and 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.