Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies
Discover 91 Leisure charities that specialise in hobbies. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation Trust
Education, Heritage, LeisureAviation 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.
Wartling Village Hall Trust
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProviding a well maintained hall for the people of the parish to enable them to pursue their chosen hobbies/activities and fund raising events. Also available for parish council & church meetings and local clubs & societies.
The Welfare And General Purposes Fund Of The South West Region Of The Air Training Corps
Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyCitizenship Training of young people of both sexes, up to the age of 20 years old, including adventure training, as well as stimulating an interest in aviation.
Air Cadets (wales And West) Welfare And Sports Fund
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyTo promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.To provide training which will be useful in Service and civilian life.To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
Wash Common Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvide facilities for Pre-School playgroup, Church Groups ,Social Dancing Whist ,Brownies, Model Railway Club Jumble sales, parties and Quizzes to raise money for charties
Glemsford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall used for hiring out for various village groups for hobbies and interests as well as for private parties. Also used in council elections for voting
Northamptonshire Natural History Society And Field Club
Arts, Heritage, LeisureProvide faciltities and accommodation for members to meet and discuss various Natural History acitivities, such as astronomy, photography, archaeology, history, geology, meteorology, etc
The L G Groves Memorial Prizes And Awards
Leisure, ResearchThe promotion of the preservation and protection of life and property in the air, in particular the safety of flying personnel and aircraft. The promotion of the research into and the study of the science of meteorology and its application to aviation by the awarding of prizes and awards to nominated personnel.
Bristol Astronomical Society
Education, LeisurePromote awareness of astronomy to the public through meetings, lectures, observing sessions and public outreach projects with schools and other interested parties.
Norwich Astronomical Society
LeisureThe Norwich Astronomical Society has two aims; to provide facilities for those who wish to study and enjoy the night sky and to educate the public in astronomy and other space related subjects. The Society achieves this by encouraging membership from all walks of life and by running public lectures and observing sessions throughout the year.
The Cambridge Astronomical Association
Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchTo promote and advance public education in the Science of Astronomy and the provision of facilities for active participation in astronomical observation.
Newbury Astronomical Society
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchTo promote an interest in and understanding of astronomy and related sciences, especially to young people, by means of speaker meetings, practical observing sessions and presentations to schools and other institutions.
Upward Bound Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe support of young people in the sport of gliding, helping them to go solo, gain their licence and gaining further certificates, as defined by the British Gliding Association.
The South Downs Astronomical Society
Leisure, ResearchA registered educational charity to promote the public understanding of science and technology and to provide a club for those interested in science and, in particular, astronomy. The members meet up regularly to interchange information on the subject via observing sessions and visiting lecturers.
Brindle Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureBrindle Women's Institute meets once a month, we have speakers on many subject sometimes educational, sometimes local interest groups, handycrafts, hobbies or purely entertaining for our member. We also have outings, and help other local groups with their catering. Our members also support many of the Lancashire Federation events.
Altrincham And District Astronomical Society
LeisureThe group does astronomy, as well as providing education for both its members and the wider community, e.g. to scout or guide troops, or to external astronomy events.
Royal Astronomical Society
LeisureThe Society promotes the study of astronomy and geophysics.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Trust Limited
Heritage, LeisureOperates a museum for the benefit of the general public and provides educational and research facilities
City Of Norwich Aviation Museum
Heritage, LeisurePreservation of the aviation history of Norfolk.
Aviation Environment Trust
LeisureTo advance knowledge and understanding of aviation's adverse environmental impacts through research and education.
Sourton Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureModel railway group, meetings, fundraising events, cycling events, walking groups, yoga classes, parties,music concerts, plays.
The Fleet Air Arm Officers Association Aviation Scholarship Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProvides gliding scholarships for young people at various military establishments and private gliding clubs in the uk
The Webb Society
Arts, LeisureTo promote the study of Astronomy, in particular Double Stars and Deep Sky Objects.To publish members obervations and articles in our publications.
Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo educate and promote interest in astronomy and allied subjects, through scout groups, schools and other groups such as round tables women's institute etc. and to provide a meeting place lecture room and equipment for the use of both members and general public.
Orwell Astronomical Society (ipswich)
LeisureTo popularise astronomy through observing, public outreach meetings, lecture and educational meetings.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many hobbies leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 91 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.