Guidance

Example Objects - Recreational Charities Act 1958

Published 10 May 2013

Applies to England and Wales

Example objects:

  • To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of [ insert place ] and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.

  • “To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.”

Activities a charity for these purposes might be carrying out:

Please refer to the publication:The Recreational Charities Act 1958 (RR4)