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.
The Oddington Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide and ensure safety within the Community Village Hall. Endeavour to retain a standard worthy of a Village Hall within the Cotswolds in a satisfactory manner for all hirers/users. Those hiring the hall are from all groups of people including children and those with disabilities, for both teaching and recreation.
Meriden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall providing premises for Community use. Activities include meetings,recreational, educational and social functions. The premises are available to all sections of the community including full access for the disabled.
Forden Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureForden Recreation Association operates Forden Community Centre for the benefit of the residents of Forden and surrounding area, and also for the use of children attending Forden Church in Wales Primary School.
Brandesburton Parish Hall Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the people of Brandesburton and the surrounding area the Hall provides facilities for recreation and leisure time activities with the object of improving the life of residents. A community centre for activities including archery, music and dance, Scouting and meetings and also a venue for occasional parties, wedding receptions etc.
Alstonefield Village Hall Committee
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining Community Centre for use by all members of Alstonefield and adjacent parishes for leisure, education, personal, and general use for any purpose considered appropriate.
Templecombe Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionRecreation Ground facilities,which include tennis courts, football pitches, BMX track, Club house and changing rooms, Children's play area
Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureOur aim is to provide a good quality village hall facility and services at affordable hire rates, for residents and clubs from our local area, for leisure, pleasure, social and educational purposes. To fund this we use the lettings income and hold fund-raising events.We believe this benefits, promotes & enhances good community relations between residents and local, mainly voluntary groups.
Bearpark Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a community centre in Bearpark. We offer leisure and educational activities and provide rooms and facilities for the use of community groups and individuals.
Steeple Morden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF STEEPLE MORDEN, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND SUROUNDING AREAS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES, PARTIES AND ENTERTAINMENT, WITH THE OBJECT OF ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY.
Aymestrey Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureAymestrey Parish Hall to provide a venue for the local and wider community for their recreational , entertaining and educational needs
Penrhiwceiber Recreation Ground Scheme
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides receation grounds for the local inhabitants to used for sporting and recreational pursuits.
Newchurch Parish Sports And Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureMaintain and manage a Community Centre (the Pavilion, Watery Lane) with Sports field. Maintain a Recreation ground in the village of Newchurch.
Court Hill Charity
Facilities, LeisureWe provide all of the following to the local community: Environment/Conservation/Heritage/recreation/open spaces
Fraddon Village Hall
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureFraddon Village Hall provides a central, permanent venue for social, recreational and educational activities for the local community and organisations within Cornwall, at a reasonable cost, but to enable it to remain self supporting. The hall operates an all inclusive policy and has full disabled facilities for the use of patrons .
Barnet Asians Old People Association
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careThe Barnet Asian Old Peoples Association provides a welcoming day centre facility for the recreation, leisure and social welfare of the elderly in the Asian community.On average 80-90 members per day attend the day centre facilities .
The Lanes Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide social, leisure and educational facilities for the residents of The Lanes estate and surrounding areas
Swarraton And Northington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF SWARRATON & NORTHINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE WITHOUTH DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS
Aquarius Womens Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Ladies Club and we provide educational and recreational evenings for all women of the Havering area. Also we hold charitable events, and help support other charities where we can.
Lampeter Velfrey Community And Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureRecreational facilities in the parish of Lampeter Velfrey Pembrokeshire
St Mawes Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureRunning play ground and youth hut
Mendlesham Community Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo enhance the quality and conditions of life for the members of the community residing in the Parish of Mendlesham (the Mendlesham Community) by the advancement of amateur sport, education and health for the public benefit of the Mendlesham Community. This to include supporting the provision of recreational facilities, playing fields, playgroups, a community centre and other amenities.
Witney Junior Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF SUCH MEMBERS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WHICH WILL WILL ASSIST IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT.
Easton-On-The-Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureEaston on the Hill Village Hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Easton on the Hill in the County of Northamptonshire 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 life for the said inhabitants.
Armenian House Limited
Facilities, LeisureProvide and maintain, in the interests of social welfare, a community centre and facilities for education, recreation and other leisure-time occupation for the benefit of members of the public at large and in particular Gregorian Armenians in the United Kingdom and with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Carhampton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage and surrounding community recreation groups and sports hall.
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.