Leisure Charities That specialise in Hobbies
Discover 336 Leisure charities that specialise in hobbies. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Tylers Green Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareA 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.
Fly2help
Beneficiary group, Leisurefly2help inspires change in people?s lives through the wonder of flight. Our Air Smiles Days promote the emotional wellbeing of people living with life trauma through a bespoke and tailored experience day. Our Aim High educational programme encourages young people into the aviation industry.
Lincolnshire's Lancaster Association Limited
Armed forces, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureTo 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.
Tudno Playschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvison of early years education and training activites for children of pre-school age until children are in full time education. We follow Foundation Phase and Flying Start Guidelines.
The Association Of Aviation Medical Examiners
Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Flight Free UK
LeisureEducation about the climate impact of aviation and sharing information about alternative, low-carbon forms of travel.
Ashford Model Railway Museum
Heritage, LeisureBringing model railways to the community for learning, wellbeing and fun. Promoting education and personal development through research, planning, building, operation and display of model railways. Collaborative engagement with local heritage organisations to promote social and industrial history. Develop permanent museum and education centre to display heritage model railway assets & artefacts.
Hawkwell Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureMain 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
The Flying Ducks Youth Theatre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWorking with young people in the York area to enhance their drama and social skills.
Bretons Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureSocial Club, Archery Clubs, Model flying Club, Model railway Club, Sea Angling Club, Freshwater Angling Club, Junior Football Clubs, Table Tennis Clubs, Darts teams, Horticultural Society, Cribbage team, Childrens Preschool Group, Scouts.
Cylch Meithrin Plas Coch
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureWe are a Welsh Language/ Bilingual Playgroup, operating in Wrexham from a cabin on the grounds of Ysgol Plas Coch, Wrexham. We offer Early Years Education to 3 year olds, Flying Start provision to 2 - 3 year olds who meet the current criteria and 30 Hours Childcare to 3 year olds who meet that criteria. We are affiliated to Mudiad Meithrin and also work within the Croesi'r Bont framework.
The Royal Air Squadron Charity
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo advance knowledge and education in aviation and aerospace, particularly to support and encourage young people seeking careers in the armed services or aerospace industry.
Book Music & Lyrics
Arts, LeisureBook music & lyrics was founded in 2010 to educate and foster craft skills, collaborative skills and development for emerging musical theatre creative practitioners to strengthen their future work and also to strengthen the sector as a whole.
Penycae Neighbourhood Church Of The Nazarene
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareA weekly service including music, teaching and a children's bible story club. A youth meeting. A meeting for spiritual and personal development, growth and education aimed at the more mature individuals of the community. The charity partners with Wrexham County Borough Council and Flying Start to provide early years education and T.C.C. to explore social inclusion activities.
Falcon Foundation
Education, Leisure, ResearchThe Falcon Foundation promotes education and careers in STEM, Aerospace & Aviation through a mix of programs that support learning, access, and professional growth.1. Scholarships & Grants2. Mentorship Programs3. Training & Qualifications Support4. Networking and Community Events
John Strutt Centre For Parrot Conservation
LeisureThe Charity own and manage a collection of free -flying parrots and macaws located at Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. The collection provides opportunities for the field study of parrots which enhances knowledge of the physiology and behaviour of the birds and assists in the development of conservation techniques and policies.
Risborough & District Model Railway Club
Charitable activities, LeisureThe objects of the Club are to advance public education and foster a general interest in model railways, prototype railways and allied pursuits and to encourage a high standard of railway modelling ? in particular, amongst the members of the Club.
Stoke Hill Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, LeisureThe 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.
The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Heritage, LeisureThe 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.
Hutton University Of The Third Age
Arts, Associations, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide educational and social activities for retired/semi retired people over the age of 55. These include speakers on matters of general interest ie the EU, history, nature, authors and art. We also have theatre outings, visits to historical houses/gardens and museums. Various groups are also run by the members which include walking, book clubs and astronomy.
Rotary Club Of Monmouth Charity Trust Fund
Associations, LeisureAssisting 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.
Wight Aviation Museum
Charitable activities, Education, Heritage, LeisureTo establish & maintain a working museum for the exhibition and preservation of historic aircraft and associated artefacts and memorabilia on the Isle of Wight at Sandown Airport for the benefit of the public.To advance the education of the public & schoolchildren in the history of aviation through the provision of educational activities both in the museum and within schools.
The Great War Aviation Society
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, LeisurePublication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.
West Bletchley Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureThe 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.
Hatfield Heath Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust provides accommodation for interest groups to undertake their particular pastime or interest, including sporting activities, craft, hobbies, mans shed,
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many hobbies leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 336 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.