Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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10th Edmonton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of The Scout Association, delivering weekly activities for young people aged 6 to 14 across North London. Our programme includes working towards Scout badges, as well as taking part in additional schemes such as the DofE. Alongside our regular meetings, we organise weekend and week-long camping trips. These experiences help young people build confidence and independence.
Oxton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is held in trust for the use of the inhabitants of Oxton and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political or other opinions. It is to be used in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants
The Runnymede Drama Group
Arts, LeisureProvision of arts and entertainment
Odcombe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe aim of the charity is to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Odcombe and its surrounding area by providing a suitable venue for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure such as, short mat bowls, exercise classes, football, karate, walkers, sewing, tea dances, luncheons, suppers, bingo and quiz nights.
Puriton Playing Field Committee
Facilities, LeisureProviding sports & recreation facilities for the village of Puriton, Somerset.
Blackburn And District Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of unsupervised accommodation for young people who are participating in outdoor activities in the Snowdonia National Park
St Joseph's Rc Icknield Luton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureBeavers, Cubs and Scouts belong to St Josephs Scout Group, which is based in Blundell Road in Luton. They meet once a week doing a variety of activities which are all age appropriate and this includes camping normally once a year.
Beckwithshaw Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES SPORT/RECREATIONAL/BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Brent Knoll Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision & maintenance of a village hall, primarily for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Brent Knoll, but also, when applicable to other persons or organisations as the Committee deem appropriate, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes & other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the objective
1st Clacton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide a range of indoor and outdoor activities for all young people
Taynton And Tibberton Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureFacilities for recreation and other leisure-time activities.
First Royal Eltham (holy Trinity) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCAMPING, HIKING, BADGE WORK, VISITS, GAMES AND OTHER SCOUTING ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.
Melton Mowbray Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisurevarious activities for the youth of the countryside, Forming part of the Leicestershire federation and part of the National organisation. Activities are of either a sport, speaking or countryside nature.
The Welfare And Sports Fund Of The Central And East Region Of The Air Training Corps
Beneficiary group, LeisureActing as an umbrella body in the provision of education and training, sport and adventurous recreational activities for young people.
Hope Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides and upkeeps a venue for members of the community to use for arts, sports, culture, leisure and other community events.
Whalley Village Hall Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWhalley Village Hall exists for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whalley and neighbourhood by associating with voluntary and other organisations, in a common effort to advance education, social welfare and recreation and with the object of improving the condition of life for said inhabitants.
Tregarth Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvide a meeting place for the inhabitants of the village of Tregarth to hold activities of social, cultural and sporting nature without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Barby Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a village hall with a stage, kitchen and 2 other rooms for the use of the local community and others for social, sporting and educational activities.The second room is on continual hire to 'Pre-school' this arrangement has made the main hall available for further hiring to the village and this has been taken up to the benefit of the village.
Jessie Hughes Institute
LeisureProvides recreational and educational activities for residents of the Parish of Rushton and guests.Is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Trust Property Held Icw The Village Hall (great Tey)
Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Blue Bell Hill Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureBlue Bell Hill Village Hall's current activites include: Daily Pre school, Dance School, Table Tennis, Yoga, Children's Parties, Crafts, Carer's Support Group, Religious Gatherings.
Fairfield Division Of The Guide Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide accommodation for young people who are members of the Guide Association to hold camps, trainings and outdoor activities. Our members come from all over SE England.
Churchill And Sarsden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo facilitate education and social/recreational activities which meet the identified needs of the population of Churchill and Sarsden villages. In addition we include all people interested in our activities who are resident outside our villages.
Billericay Women's Institute (essex)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWomen's Institute Meetings, Social Activities, Outings, Coffee Mornings, Keep Fit
The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo advance the education of the general public in the principles of organic farming, growing and gardening.
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.