Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Guisborough Christian Centre
Leisure, Religion, Social welfareGuisborough Christian Centre is a Christan fellowship which operates in Guisborough, East Cleveland and elsewhere for the advancement of the Christian religion, relief of persons in need, hardship and distress, the advancement of education, provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare
The Clover Hill Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureManaging Clover Hill Village Hall. Promoting social, educational and recreational pursuits of the community. Provide facilities for the whole community through training, encouraging and supporting amateur dramatics, fitness, dance, musical and religious groups.
Eynsham Parks
Facilities, LeisureManage Eynsham Playing Fields
Charing Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, Facilities, LeisureWe run the village playing field for cricket, football, tennis, bowls, scouts & children play group. In addition we now own & run a 6 & a half acre wildlife site next to the playing field - 4 acres meadow 2 acres woodland. This is called the Alderbed Meadow Project.
Sibson Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvides a building and open space for people living in the village or the surrounding area to engage in sporting, social and other activities regardless of age, ethnic/social group or religion.
Moss Side Boxing And Athletics Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo organise and provide facilites for physical recreation in the interest of social welfare for young people in and around Moss Side Manchester and to further the physical education and development of such persons.
Allestree Evergreen Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintains premises where people over 50 years of age in the local community can enjoy activities such as dancing, snooker, whist and other card games for a small subscription currently £10pa as from 1-9-25. Organises events for members. Rent out the premises to other local groups with such varied activities as dancing, yoga, health and fitness, gardeni
Bosbury Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureOwns and maintains a village hall in Bosbury, Herefordshire, for the use of the local community for social, educational and recreational purposes.
Winchcombe Sports Hall Association
LeisureProvision of indoor recreational facilities for the benefit of the residents of Winchcombe and the surrounding area.
Old Town Youth Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisurePrimary a general activities Club for young people but offering accommodation for various other specialised activity clubs i.e. -Sea Cadets, Table Tennis, Pupil referral units, ESN School within the clubs premises
Golf Green Public Hall
Facilities, LeisureFOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TENDRING DISTRICT AND OF VISITORS THERETO WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE OF MEETINGS LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
The Cranage Village Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Cranage Village Hall is the only public building in Cranage. The Charity maintains, administers and operates the Hall to the benefit the community by providing a venue for local people to enjoy educational, recreational and leisure activities, such as pre-school, art club, probus club, bridge club, whist club etc., and by undertaking various fund-raising activities to support its operations.
The People's Palace
LeisureProvision of table tennis and snooker facilities for both coaching and competitive purposes for people in the Truro area. Additionally, other charities are occasionally using the space.
Leigh And Bransford Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProviding and maintaining two halls and a playing field for the benefit of local organisations.
2nd Welwyn (oaklands) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGeneral Scout activities for young people aged 6 to 18. This includes activities such as crafts, camps, hikes, and a number of other outdoor activities.
Buckland Newton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvide open space venue for village use and activities to include PLAYGROUP + LUNCH CLUB for over 60's +LIVE PERFORMANCE + CINEMA CLUB + GARDEN CLUB + YOGA and KEEP FIT classesAlso rented out for private parties weddings etc
City Of London School War Memorial Fund
Education, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareGrants for educational and sporting puposes to the City of London School, its pupils and associated persons, Bursaries for less privileged pupils and the support of the above persons and former pupils and associates of the City of London School who are distressed or in poverty
Sprowston Senior Citizens Welfare Committee
Beneficiary group, LeisureClub membership is open to all over 55 years living in or near the ecclesiastical parish of Sprowston. We organise entertainment and events, indoor and outdoor bowls, snooker, parties and lunches.
Maldon And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Broadway Youth And Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBroadway 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.
Rocklands Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureA charity run by a small committee of volunteers who provide and maintain a playing field and pavilion for use by the local communities for sporting activities. At present we provide facilities for 2 adult football teams and eight junior football teams. Also 2 adult cricket teams, and youth teams and U15s, U13s and U11s all playing league cricket. We also have a children's play area.
East Malling Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureGeneral Charitable Purposes, Arts/Culture, Sport/Recreation
Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre Fund
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides self-catering accommodation for groups, in the Lake District. This is primarily for young people from the Bury area. Bookings are also taken for other groups of adults and young people from other areas.
Bodicote Welfare Fund
LeisureCharity provides building and recreational ground.
Houghton Main Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo actively promote and improve the Social well being, sports and recreational activities for the local community, and surrounding areas.To ensure lasting improvements to a valuable community asset and facilitate community involvement to enable the development of new initiatives.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,074 registered leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 leisure charities?
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 leisure charities?
Across all 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 leisure charities?
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.