Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies
Discover 106 Leisure charities that specialise in hobbies. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Ruskington Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS HIRED BY VARIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING PLAYSCHOOL, BOWLS CLUB, ,SLIMMING CLUB, BINGO, MODEL RAILWAY CLUB AND IS WELL SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY. IT IS ALSO FOR HIRE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR PARTY CELEBRATIONS, MEETINGS, PRIVATE & PROMOTIONAL FUNCTIONS. BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS ARE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS.
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 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.
20th Stourbridge Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellecutal, social and spiritual potential by using the traditional scouting activities of camping, hiking, canoeing, first aid etc. With a special emphasis on air activities and flying.
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
Copeland Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionRooms are hired for private functions and for regular group activities e.g chess, keep fit, over 60's, slimming world, spanish, Mah Jong, church groups, astronomy, council meetings.
St Dominick Parish Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureAll activities associated with parish halls-hiring hall to local organisations eg, Tuesday club, gardening club, hobbies group, also fund raising events.
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.
6th Hillingdon Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionScout 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.
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
The Monkton Combe Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides 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.
1st Lingwood And Strumpshaw Air Scout Group
Associations, Leisuretraining and education for cubs,beavers and scouts,outdoor games,flying and gliding experiences and camping at Lingwood and surrounding area in Norfolk
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.
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.
The Aeroplane Collection Limited
Heritage, LeisureAircraft and aero engine restoration for museum display
The Gainsborough Model Railway Society
Heritage, LeisureThe construction, maintenance, improvement, and operation of a large model railway and other associated items of historical interest, for public exhibition as a historical 'working' museum, for the furtherance of the knowledge and education of the general public.
The Grateley War Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOur 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.
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.
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.
Gateway Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGateway is a local scouting group, serving children in St Ives between the ages of 6 and 14. We aim to help young people enjoy adventurous activities and to give them opportunities for personal development and social responsibility. We offer a wide range of activities from camping, survival, first aid, archery, canoeing, shooting, astronomy and much, much more!
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.
44th Croydon Air Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of the Scout Association and we are one of 42 scouting groups in the Croydon District. We are the only Air Scout Group in the Croydon District. We provide scouting activities to young people from the age of 6 - 15 both indoors and outdoors. We take the children away on trips and camps and the older children enjoy flying activities. We have children in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
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.