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Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies

Discover 106 Leisure charities that specialise in hobbies. Use the search below to filter within these results.

106
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Gloucestershire Aviation Collection

Heritage, Leisure

to preserve the aeronautical heritage of Gloucestershire for the benefit of the public and to exhibit to members of the public materials related to flying, the air and space industry and its associated technology by means of the establishment and maintenance of an aviation museum and other permanent and temporary exhibitions

Latest Income: £130,151
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Please see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.

Latest Income: £126,353
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Sir Thomas Gresham Charities

Arts, Housing, Leisure

The purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.

Latest Income: £92,050
Areas of Operation: City Of London
Status: Registered
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Sportability

Health, Leisure

Sportability provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with all forms of paralysis - spinal cord injury, stroke, M.S etc. Activities include micro-light flying, gliding, sailing, canoeing, quad-biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, BloKart sailing, wheelchair tennis, falconry and more. Their credo is taking the 'dis' out of disability and to focus on ability.

Latest Income: £88,170
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Headley Court Charity

Armed forces, Leisure

Medical rehabilitation of flying personnel of the Royal Air Force and of other armed forces of the Crown

Latest Income: £79,946
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Michael's Community Centre

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

The combined purpose is to offer a place for all individuals to get together socially with other people/groups who have the same interest in activities, hobbies, sports etc. Activities are available for all ages. New groups always welcome.

Latest Income: £79,926
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Egham And Thorpe Royal Agricultural And Horticultural Association

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

To provide facilities on an annual basis for the local community to demonstrate their services, goods, skills and hobbies and to provide family orientated traditional entertainment at an affordable price for the elderly and young families.

Latest Income: £75,830
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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11th Norwich Sea Scouts

Associations, Leisure

Providing progressive training in a wide variety of activities, including canoeing, sailing, camping, hobbies, leadership, hill walking, map reading and many more

Latest Income: £71,038
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Tylers Green Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

A village hall, providing services to the local community which includes; sports, health & fitness, dance, music, hobbies & childrens groups. Facilities are also used by the disabled & we provide meeting rooms for local groups, associations & charities. It is also used for a wide range of social activities.

Latest Income: £65,704
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire's Lancaster Association Limited

Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure

To create interest and raise funds to maintain, preserve, restore and display the Lancaster Bomber "City of Lincoln" and any other aeroplanes and objects of historical interest associated with the Lancaster or the Royal Air Force for the benefit of the public and as a memorial to Bomber Command personnel during the 1939-1945 war.

Latest Income: £63,893
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Aviation Medical Examiners

Leisure, Research

The Association objectives are to advance, for the benefit of its members and the public, education and research in aviation medicine. An Annual Scientific Meeting provides a forum for discussion of research, an exchange of information and learning, in aviation medicine. The Association is also actively involved in appraisal support for its members. The Association liaises with the UK CAA.

Latest Income: £62,116
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hawkwell Village Hall

Arts, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Main Hall: Playschool, Dance, Urban Theatre School, Slimming World, Meetings & Shows, Fuchsia Society, Zumba Class, 1 U3A Group, Vulcan Trust, Martial Art, general public, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society. Polling Station when required. Annex:Playschool, Jazz Record Society, South Essex Astronomy club, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society.Car Park:Stambridge Pigeon club, Horticultural Society

Latest Income: £60,301
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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1st Chapel-En-Le-Frith Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

1st Chapel-en-le-Frith Scouts are an active Scout Group and we offer a wide range of Scouting experiences for boys and girls aged between 6-14 years old. Outdoor activities such as camping and hiking are an important part of our programme, but sport in general is a priorty, as is teaching children a range of craft skills and instilling in them the need to treat all people with understanding and re

Latest Income: £59,081
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Squadron Charity

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To advance knowledge and education in aviation and aerospace, particularly to support and encourage young people seeking careers in the armed services or aerospace industry.

Latest Income: £56,309
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Stoke Hill Community Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, Leisure

The Stoke Hill Community Association has its home at - St Katherine's Priory, St Katherine's Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7JY - Activities run at the centre include - Bingo - Community Cafe - Community Gardening - Craft and Hobby Activities - Open Days - Kenpo Karate - Exeter Model Engineering Society - The Exeter Miniature Railway - 72A Model Railway Club - Whist - and many other community activities.

Latest Income: £47,199
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust

Heritage, Leisure

The Foxton inclined plane trust is the voluntary organisation dedicated to the restoration of the foxton inclined plane boat lift and the preservation of its history.

Latest Income: £46,280
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Monmouth Charity Trust Fund

Associations, Leisure

Assisting Local, National and International Organisations and Individuals as part of Rotary International and Rotary International Britain and Ireland to make a difference.The Monmouth Club key activities of the Club are the Local Raft Race, Bonfire & Fireworks Night, Model Railway Exhibition and the Santa Sleigh among other activities.

Latest Income: £45,769
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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West Bletchley Community Association

Arts, Associations, Leisure

The West Bletchley Community Association undertakes without prejudice, to advance the education and provide facilities to promote the interest of social, welfare and recreational and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the life of the inhabitants of West Bletchley and neighbourhood. Assorted groups covering dancing, exercise hobbies, interest and religion use the Centre.

Latest Income: £43,921
Areas of Operation: Milton Keynes
Status: Registered
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The Bryce Institute

Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of village hall facilities for the community to use for sports, recreational, educational, health and meetings. Current activities include Karate, Judo, Kendal Model Railway Club, Judo, Theatrical shows and Woodturning Club.The Hall offers space for business meetings and private parties, and is licenced and can provide a bar. Wi-Fi enabled and an induction loop in the Main Hall.

Latest Income: £43,594
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation Trust

Education, Heritage, Leisure

Aviation museum is open to the public three days per week during the summer months and a limited period during winter months.We open outside normal hours by appointment for schools, historic societies, U3A groups. The Museum has an active Aviation Society and speakers are invited to speak on Aviation subjects.

Latest Income: £42,380
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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Congresbury Memorial Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure

Congresbury War Memorial Hall is the home for the following:Memorial Hall Mixed and Teams,Monday and Thursday Badminton Teams,Zumba Classes,Bingo evening, Congresbury Singers Rehearsal sessions, Weston Brass Rehearsal Room,Social Club,Book Sale Location,Morris Men Rehearsal locationExercise ClassesStreetdance classes,Airmodellers meeting and flying practice

Latest Income: £35,778
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Air Safety Trust

Leisure

grants and assistance to support and further safety in aviation

Latest Income: £35,463
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society

Charitable activities, Leisure, Research

The Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication

Latest Income: £34,658
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Holcombe Village Hall

Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

A second hall was built in 2007 - access for disabled was improved. Play area been re located to a safer sight. Educational , fitness and hobbies groups provide varied classes for locals, the committee have funds for improvements and accommodation has been virtually doubled. Holcombe is a very popular venue between Exeter and Torbay.

Latest Income: £32,857
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Broadway Youth And Community Centre

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Broadway Youth & Community Centre provides a hall with facilities for community use in the Grindon/Barnes area of Sunderland.Current activities include Children's Dance lessons, Toddler groups, fitness classes for all ages with Active Families NE, a meeting venue for the Association of Sunderland Town Women's Guilds, Broadway Towns Womens Guild and Sunderland & District Model Railway Society.

Latest Income: £27,816
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many hobbies leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 106 registered hobbies leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the hobbies 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 hobbies leisure charities?

Hobbies 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 hobbies leisure charities?

Across all hobbies 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 hobbies leisure charities?

Hobbies 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.