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Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies

Discover 91 Leisure charities that specialise in hobbies. Use the search below to filter within these results.

91
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

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

The Aeroplane Collection Limited

Heritage, Leisure

Aircraft and aero engine restoration for museum display

Latest Income: £4,789
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Pendle Forest Model Railway Society

Leisure

Construct, operate and demonstrate model railway displays.

Latest Income: £4,080
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Bradford Astronomical Society

Leisure

Lectures fortnightly on all aspects of Astronomy. The general public is welcome to attend these meetings. Dates and details on our website.

Latest Income: £3,780
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Orpington Astronomical Society

Leisure

Astronomy - public meetings and observing sessions to further local interest in astronomy and encourage participation in astronomical observations.

Latest Income: £3,324
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Wycombe Astronomical Society

Charitable activities, Leisure

To advance the education of the public in the various aspects of astronomy.

Latest Income: £2,630
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Astronomical Society

Leisure, Research

To promote the subject of astronomy by holding lectures, observing meetings and events that stimulate discussion and interest in the science.

Latest Income: £1,102
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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The Herschel Astronomical Society

Education, Leisure

Promotion of the study of Astronomy. Talks and events for society members. Open evenings for the public, school and community groups, etc. Visits to schools, etc to give information and guidance on observation equipment and its use.

Latest Income: £126
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Bewdley Museum

Heritage, Leisure

Wyre Forest District Council, as Trustee of the Bewdley Museum, operates the Museum as a local service. The Museum is managed by Bewdley Museum Management Committee, a registered charity purely of advisory status. The main objective of the museum is to provide public access to the collections and to sustain traditionla craft skills as well as fostering contemporary industries.

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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The Russian Aviation Research Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

To advance the education of the public in respect of Russian aviation and for this purpose, collect, research and write material on Russian aircraft, aviation and aviators and the history thereof; to collate, publish and preserve all requisite information and data in respect of the above as a collection of research material.

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Boldon Community Centre

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Our Charity Activities include Sports & Recreation for Mother & Toddlers, Juniors, Seniors & the Elderly which include Football, Cricket, Netball, Five a side Football, Swimming for all ages, Ladies and Mens Bowls, Basketball, Model Aircraft Building and Flying, Outdoor Walkers, Boxing, Bridge and Several types of Dancing.

Latest Income: £575,245
Areas of Operation: South Tyneside
Status: Registered
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The British Astronomical Association

Leisure, Research

To promote the science of astronomy and all branches of astronomical research. To promote the association of observers, especially the possessors of small telescopes, for mutual help, and their organisation of work of astronomical observation, the circulation of current astronomical information, the encouragement of a popular interest in astronomy.

Latest Income: £144,090
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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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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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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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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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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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St Dominick Parish Hall

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

All activities associated with parish halls-hiring hall to local organisations eg, Tuesday club, gardening club, hobbies group, also fund raising events.

Latest Income: £16,078
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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6th Hillingdon Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, Religion

Scout activities including camping, hiking, swimming and weekly meetings doing art & craft, sport, cooking, knots etc. Badge work includes care for animals, first aid, music, hobbies, collecting, local history and religion. Local and London visits to places of interest and worship.

Latest Income: £15,214
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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The Monkton Combe Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

Provides a hall and outdoor space for the local community for social and recreational purposes.Typical events include children's parties, private functions, Model Railway club, table tennis club, Harvest Festival supper, fund-raising entertainment. The Village Hall is also the local Polling Station.

Latest Income: £9,418
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Grateley War Memorial Hall

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

Our charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.

Latest Income: £8,839
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Wilsden Womens Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure

COLLECTS MONIES FOR ACWW; DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS MANORLANDS HOSPICE, BRADFORD EAR TRUST & WILSDEN VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO PURSUE HOBBIES, NEW SKILLS & FRIENDSHIPS.

Latest Income: £5,571
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Brattleby Scampton And Aisthorpe Village Hall

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

Parish Council MeetingsBirthday PartiesCycle race eventsWedding receptionsLocal model railway clubLocal radio groupLocal cricket clubLocal Yoga groupLocal childrens Rainbow group

Latest Income: £4,861
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute Dale

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

This organisation provides a platform for local women to improve their education, craft skills and social contact. It also enables involvement on important issues both locally and nationally.

Latest Income: £2,036
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Aylesbury Astronomical Society

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research

Activities for persons interested in Astronomy.i.e. Monthly general meetings with speakers (either professional or a member).Weekly observation sessions if weather conditions allow.Talks/demonstrations/observation(eye/binoculars/telescopes) sessions for schools, youth groups and adult groups if requested.Open meetings e.g. National Science Week, National Astronomy Week, Star Parties etc.

Latest Income: £1,452
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Challenge Group

Arts, Health, Housing, Leisure

Getting members out of their home for a time for talking, singing, shopping, going out on day trips, holidays, pantomimes pub meals.Encouraging and assisting the members to carry out their hobbies and employing the skills of a physiotherapist to advise our group on the best way to help the members to get physically fitter.

Latest Income: £1,372
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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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.