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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Association Of Friends Of Cornwallis Court
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities to the Residents of Cornwallis Court to increase their comfort and provide entertainment.
The Durrington And District Day Centre For The Elderly
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareOutings, theatre trips, shopping, holidays, friendship and company.Playing dominos, cards and knitting and reading. We also do jigsaws and quizzes and have entertainment.
Thurston Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSports and Recreation Facilities
Highbridge War Memorial Trust (southwell House)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure(a) Provision and maintenance of a small village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings lectures and classes, recreation and leisure time occupations for the benefit of the inhabitants of Highbridge(b) Upkeep and maintenance of garden of remembrance as a memorial to men who gave their lives in World War II
Greenfields Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe association operates for the benefit of the residents of the Fiddlewood estate and surrounding neighbourhoods in Norwich. It manages a community centre to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said residents.
Byfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust Property shall be held upon trust for the purposes of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Byfield and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use for meetings, lectures and classes, and recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Ratley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the purposes of promoting the physical & mental recreation, & social, moral & intellectual development for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Ratley.
Cartwright And Kelsey School Parents Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionThis Parents Association organise events that are fun, improve community relations and provide sociable entertainment for the children and parents alike. At the same time we raise funds for the enhancement of education of all the children at the school, now and in the future.
3rd Prestatyn Parish Church Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionRECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Dance Kaleidoscope
Arts, LeisureDANCE KALEIDOSCOPE DESCRIPTIONFormed 1964. Charity 1977 Reg.No. 516104To give training and performance opportunities to young dancers hoping to work in the entertainment field. The Company members prepare scenery, lighting, costumes, administration for productions. Bi-annual European tours, ballets and musicals. Support to charities.
Calow Women's Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe objective is to provide friendship, education and leisure activities without distinction of political, religious or ethnic opinions in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Lyn Community Association
Associations, Leisureto advance education and to provide facillities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and liesure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants lynton and lynmouth and surrounding parishes
Churchover Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureVenue for meetings, drop-in centre for villagers,drama group, quiz nights, children's parties and entertainment for the community.
Thirlmere Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureGeneral maintenance and management of community hall
The Meanwood Institute
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionProvide various recreational facilities for the Meanwood community and premises to hold various functions, tasks etc (capacity 40 to 60 people). Provide biannual events for our senior citizens, comprising afternoon tea and entertainment and transport. Provide monies to deserving individuals ie missionary and to other charities as sanctioned by the committee.
Hengoed Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureOperation of a Bowling Club.
Clock Face Colliery Recreation Ground And Club
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTHE CHARITY PROVIDES FREE SPORT AND RECREATION FOR ALL WHO WISH TO PARTAKE. THE SPORTS INCLUDE RUGBY, FOOTBALL, CROWN GREEN BOWLING AND ANGLING. THE CHARITY HAS A BRASS BAND, THERE IS AN OVER FIFTIES CLUB WHICH HAS FREE USE OF THE PREMISES EVERY MONDAY AND THE CLUB PROVIDES BINGO ON FOUR DAYS OF THE WEEK.THE AGES OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM 4YRS TO LATE EIGHTIES. COMMUNITY HUB
Vowchurch And Turnastone Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision and maintenance of village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Vowchurch & Turnastone for meetings, lecturesclasses and other form of recreational purposes.
Alderholt Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureTo provide sporting activities on the Alderholt recreation ground
Penwithick Community Hall
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe hall is used for recreation and education and is open to all. Groups using the hall are dancing,council meetings,exercise and keep fit group,phab adult meetings and socialising, training sessions and bingo.It is also used by the clays practice nurse to hold copd meetings. It is also availabile to hire for parties and wakes.ect.
Phillimore Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisurePhillimore Park is a local park. Since 2004, the Darnall Green Spaces Regeneration Project has been working to engage the community in the regeneration of the park. A master plan for the park was completed in 2005 and in April 2010 two large sections were completed. These were a games area for young people and a play area for 8-13s.
Brigham War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGeneral activities and entertainment.
The Shropshire Youth Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe education of persons who have not attained the age of 25 years and who are resident in the County of Shropshire through their leisure time activities, so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual activities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.The area of operation is Shropshire which includes Telford and Wrekin.
Kirton And Falkenham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureSport and Recreation for use of the two villages
Barr Beacon Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the Barr Beacon Trust, maintains a piece of land known as "Barr Beacon" for the purposes of public open space and recreation primarily for the benefit of the local community. The Council, as Trustee, is also responsible for maintaining and keeping in repair, the War Memorial erected on the site.
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.