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Leisure Charities

Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,074
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

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

Graves Park

Facilities, Leisure

Graves Park is classified as a City Park and a major visitor attraction with bowling greens, tennis courts, pitch and putt golf, cricket, football and a popular animal farm.

Latest Income: £848,589
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Brantwood (john Ruskin Memorial Trust)

Arts, Heritage, Leisure

To administer Brantwood as a permanent memorial to John Ruskin and as a museum, to which members of the public shall have access, containing collections of drawings, books and objects of interest connected with John Ruskin; and as a place of study and recreation for students, teachers and professors and such other members of the public as may from time to time be approved bythe Management Trustees

Latest Income: £831,635
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Active Cheshire

Leisure

As the lead body for sport and physical activity in the Cheshire sub-region, we perform a vital role in bringing together local people and national sports bodies. We use our unique local knowledge, influence and insight to ensure that national funding and resources reach the places where they will have the most impact on participation.

Latest Income: £831,318
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Bridlington Club For Young People

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

The club premises are situate in an officially recognised deprived ward in the town. It provides recreational sporting and social opportunities for young people in Bridlington and the surrounding area under an open access policy.

Latest Income: £823,160
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Islamic Trust (maidenhead)

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

To provide facilities and provision of worship for the muslims practising the religion of Islam in Maidenhead and education and teachings of the Quran.Religious activities,sports and recreation.The charity also holds arabic classes and Islamic study circles in the mosque and in the community centre. The charity also holds sunday classes to help children have a better understanding of the Islam.

Latest Income: £818,735
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Deen City Farm Limited

Animals, Economic and community development, Leisure

The provision of an educational resource for the benefit of those in Merton and neighbouring boroughs to which people can contribute and gain skills, confidence and knowledge in areas such as agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.

Latest Income: £817,030
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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The Barnes Fund

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

A grant-making charitable trust for the benefit of residents of Barnes, the objects of which are the relief of poverty, relief for the elderly, the relief of distress and sickness, the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure and education. The Walsingham Lodge Trust, a subsidiary charity, houses older Barnes residents who are in need of sheltered accommodation.

Latest Income: £811,383
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social care

The charity provides respite for parents and carers who have young people with special needs in there care, also ensures a safe and heppy environment for after school clubs and evening entertainment for young people with special needs.

Latest Income: £805,030
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Mowlem Institute

Arts, Education, Leisure

Theatre, Cinema and Community Arts Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Swanage and in particular for the use of meetings, lectures and classes or for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of providing further education and improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Latest Income: £802,223
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provision of sporting opportunities and facilities for disabled men, women and children.

Latest Income: £794,824
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire School Of Gymnastics

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

THE CHARITYS OBJECTIVES ARE TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION OFFACILITIES WHICH WILL ENABLE AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN AND YOUNG IN FULL TIME EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE GYMNASTICS IN ENSURING THAT DUE ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, AS WELL AS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATION OF THEIR MINDS.

Latest Income: £793,843
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Dawlish Gardens Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The main objective of the charity is the promotion for the public benefit of providing sheltered training and therapeutic employment for disabled clients in horticulture.

Latest Income: £787,762
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Barry Young Men's Christian Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Barry YMCA aims to provide in the communtity a meeting place where friendships and activities can be shared, which stimulates and challenges its members, in an environment that enables them to take reposibility and find a sense of achievment. It does this by offering a diverse programme of sport, education, social and play, services to its members.

Latest Income: £787,484
Areas of Operation: Vale Of Glamorgan
Status: Registered
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Castlehaven Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Castlehaven Community Association offers front line services to local residents, including activities for groups from under 5s through to pensioners. It also has a floodlit multi-sports pitch and offers a multitude of other activities to pensioners, families and children. This small but high profile, vibrant community association continues to develop and respond to the needs of local residents.

Latest Income: £782,037
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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Ludlow And District Community Association

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

Ludlow Assembly Rooms is an arts, entertainment and community centre, which provides live shows, films, exhibitions and workshops; room space for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, family celebrations, etc; a cafe bar; a ticketing service for events organised independently; volunteering opportunities, equipment and staff/expertise; marketing advice and information; and a skill building programme.

Latest Income: £780,549
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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The Disabled Sailors Association

Leisure, Social welfare

provide recreation facilities and information for disabled and disadvantaged people

Latest Income: £774,751
Areas of Operation: France
Status: Registered
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Great Driffield Afc

Leisure

Provides Sporting Play areas for use by the local Community.

Latest Income: £770,659
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Cycling Projects

Leisure

Cycling Project promotes cycling as a healthy method of transport, recreation and exercise. It encourages people of all sectors of the community to engage in cycling for their health and well being. It does this by offering a range of cycling initiatives and through the development of cycling centres and facilities that are accessible to all.

Latest Income: £769,564
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Werburghs City Farm

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

We provide educational and recreational services including:-- a working livestock farm, gardens, playground, open daily 360 days a year with free entry- animal husbandry training- horticultural training for adults with learning difficulties- environmental youth work- community events- volunteer opportunities- community building hire- cafe

Latest Income: £764,954
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Fields In Trust

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Fields in Trust protects and improves UK outdoor recreation spaces for future generations. From sports pitches to children's playgrounds, nature reserves and country parks we safeguard green spaces forever and encourage community use and enjoyment. Our work helps improve health and quality of life by securing access to green space for sport, play and informal recreation both now and in the future.

Latest Income: £764,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (leeds) UK

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, Society

The charity is primarily a Sikh Place of Worship and looks after the religious, cultural and social needs of the whole cross-section of the Sikh Community.Care of Elderly, Education, Youth, Sports, Healthy Living, Interfaith, Community Cohesion and Harmony. Offer help and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.

Latest Income: £762,779
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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East London School Of Gymnastics Movement And Dance

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

To provide physical education to Children, Adults in multiple sports and dance

Latest Income: £747,251
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Life Eternal Trust (uk)

Arts, Health, Leisure

Disseminating the knowledge which promotes and actualises physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, balance and well-being; in particular the techniques of Sahaja Yoga meditation and the teachings of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Fostering music, arts and crafts from different cultures. Promoting the idea and practice of tolerant and spiritually-centred living.

Latest Income: £746,509
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Troon Church Trust

Education, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

The Troon Church Trust administers the Church Hall in Troon, providing facilities for regular user groups and individuals for; coffee mornings, lunch club, bowling, martial arts, slot car racing, parties, occasional quiz nights, and Church Fetes. In addition we rented out a house attached to the hall.

Latest Income: £741,128
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Age Concern, Luton

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Leisure

Age Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme, telephone club, home repair scheme, lunch and social clubs, advice and information, enhancing lives scheme, hospital discharge service, advocacy, mental health and dementia drop in sessions.

Latest Income: £739,743
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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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.