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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Astley And Tyldesley Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe objectives of the scheme are the provision of facilities for such forms of recreation and other leisure time occupations as are conducive to the improvements of the conditions of living of the inhabitants of Tyldesley and the neighbourhood threeof and in particular (but not exclusively) such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community.
King's Lynn Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTRAINING AND RECREATION FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AS PART OF A NATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISATION IN THE TRADITION OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
Burnham And Highbridge Gateway Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareFor people with learning disabilities and their families. Aims to enable people with learning disabilities to access leisure and social activities in the community and opportunities for personal development including self-advocacy.Campaigns for the rights of people with a learning disability and works with other organisations and groups for the benefit of people with learning disabilities.
Flitwick And Ampthill Sea Cadets
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSea Cadet unit offering children training and recreation between the ages of 10 and 18
Northamptonshire Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe Obelisk Centre provides recreaional facilities in the actual building and playing fields.The facilities are available for use by a local football club providing training and social arrangements for boys and girls under 18 years of age. During the summer months a cricket club uses the facilities as does a local blind elevenThe facilities are available free of use by disabled organisations
The Wadenhoe Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall that is hired out for private functions, educational classes and fund raisers.
Heightington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe are a village hall that focuses on bringing the community together. We do this by providing entertainment and activities that are open to the whole community. Through these events we also raise funds to support & maintain the hall which is also a meeting & activity centre both during the day time, evenings & weekends.
Glapwell (doe Lea) Miners Welfare Institute
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professionspromotion of social intercourse.mutual helpfulness,mental and moral improvement ,rational recreation,and the support of charitable activities via running from the premises football teams,junior and senior.senior citizen club,children pantomine and trips,darts,snooker,pool,dog club and fishing club.
33rd Wallasey Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo train and educate young people in sport and recreational activities and to help them become part of a team.
Lytham St Annes University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo promote education, cultural and leisure experiences and events for people who are no longer in full time employment in Lytham St. Anne's and its surrounding locality.
Woolhope Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a parish hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit 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 inhabitants.
James Reckitt Memorial Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreation and village hall facilities for local residents
Budock Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for all age groups including those with disabilities for recreational purposes. Available as a meeting place for other charities/voluntary organisations,club acitivities and for fund raising for purposes to support same. Bringing of the local community together. Available for use as a polling station.
28th Kingswood (1st Downend) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities i.e* Education/training* Sport/recreation
Dagnall Recreation Room
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall to be hired for recreational, sporting, fund-raising and educational purposes. Primarily for use by the residents of Dagnall village but also available to the general public.
Cleveland Schools' Sports Council
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe council shall act as the parent or co-ordinating organisation for schools' sport in Cleveland (comprising the boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton) in order to help and educate boys and girls through their leisure time activites to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and t
1st Sutton At Hone Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for boys and girls including camps and leisure visits. The Group is inclusive and has very active Scout, Cub and Beaver units and committed leaders. It also has a strong and supportive executive committee. The Group has its own scout hall, activity area and a wide range of equipment for camping and other events. It has its own mini bus with safety seat belts.
College Of The Third Age (newcastle)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureA. To advance the education of the public in particular the education of people aged 50+ who are not in full time employment in the Newcastle Under Lyme & surrounding area. B. To improve the conditions of life for the over 50's in the above area in the interests of their social welfare by providing facilities for leisure & recreational activities.
Tynings School Parent Staff And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEnhance the Education of children in the school. With particular attention to art/culture, sports/recreation and environment/conservation/heritage. To promote the effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Carhampton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureAs a village hall we offer a safe, comfortable building for parishoners etc. to hire for meetings, recreational pursuits, parties etc.
Lincoln Social Centre
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManagement of rural village hall providing recreational and educational facilities for the local community
Whitchurch Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureA variety of community activities including parish council meetings, local societies - amenity, bridge, history for example - leisure classes (pilates, line dancing) toddlers' group, art exhibitions, drama productions and private parties.
Village Hall And Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall and Recreation Ground
Church Eaton Reading And Recreation Room
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. The hall has a stage and a store room. It is used for a wide variety of community activities including coffee mornings, craft classes, parish council, dog training, informal indoor sports, toddlers group, village markets, village festival. Also private hire functions, such as weddings, parties, meetings, study and school groups.
Chipstead Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity exists to educate and inform its' members in a social atmosphere providing leisure and educational activities.
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.