Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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18th Maidenhead Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWeekly meeting of children and young people in groups to suit their ages. There are social, creative and informative activities such as craft, camping, visits to outdoor places of interest in the Maidenhead area. We follow the Scouting guidelines and are an active part of the wider scounting community.
The Children's Rest School Of Recovery
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo educate and relieve persons under the age of 18 years who are suffering from disease or disabilities requiring prolonged care, including the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities.
Prestwich Church Institute And Men's Club Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionSocial and recreational facilities.Charity functions for various organisations
Nafferton Recreation Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports and recreational facilities including cricket, football, tennis (lawn and hard courts), netball, bowls.Large function room for hire.U5s pre-school activities40 Allotments
Southwater Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain the Village Hall for the use of the Inhabitants of Southwater and the neighbourhood, without distinction of political, religous or other opinions. Including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Cramlington Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvides facilities for the pursuit of social, leisure and education activities and is a charming space and is available for hire.We welcome regular local groups such as Art Groups, Carpet Bowls, Craft Groups, Dance Groups, Karate, Tai Chi, Toddler Groups, Spiritual Groups, Yoga, private parties, community events, celebrations.
Elmdon Heath Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo secure and manage a community centre for the Elmdon Heath & district inhabitants. For use of voluntary organisations, for use as education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities. Also voting.
Holbeach And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE A BUILDING FOR THE USE BY ALL PERSONS IN THE HOLBEACH DISTRICT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION FOR ALL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIALAND RECREATIONAL.
Stowupland Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall and adjoining land provide a centre for all local residents to pursue educational, recreational and social interests and a range of sporting and outdoor activities.
Shaw-Cum-Donnington Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall serves the local community. The regular users of the hall are a Pre School, Girl Guiding, Womens Institute, Parish Council, Horticultural Society and several classes of yoga and dance.
Village Hall Loders
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareUse of the Village hall for meetings, lectures, classes, social events, recreation, exhibitions, entertainment and sporting activities with the object of improving the quality of life for all age groups.
Great Bedwyn Playingfield And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Bedwyn Memorial Playing Field & Village Hall Charity owns & manages two plots of land in Great Bedwyn on which are housed all the main sports,recreational facilities & village hall.The village hall is used extensively by affiliated organisations and for private hire. The hire rates are some of the cheapest in Wiltshire.
Tatsfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureArts/Culture/Sport/Recreation for Tatsfield Villagers. Provides building and facilities
Aldington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is a venue for Village clubs and organisations from Mother & Toddlers Group, Youth, Dancing, Football, Cricket, Indoor Bowls, Badminton, Tennis, Quilters, Bridge, Pheonix, over 60s, Keep Fit, Parish Council meetings, National Fine Arts Association. Parties, Weddings, Functions etc. Changing rooms and showers available for outdoor sports.
Women's Institute - Kennington
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivities include monthly meetings and group activites:Art, Calligraphy, Darts, Drama, Gardening, Handicraft, Reading, Table Tennis and Writing.Members raise funds and cater for local activities.The hall is also used by others:Birdwatchers, Ballroom Dancing, Children's Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Wedding / Birthday Parties and for other functions.
Horton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants o the Parish of Horton without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, included use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The White Hart Barn
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWE ARE A VILLAGE HALL THAT WE AS TRUSTEES RENT OUT TO VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, DANCE AND EXERCISE CLASSES ETC.
Haxey Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall, central to many social & recreational activities locally.
Aperfield (west Kent) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureOur hall hosts groups from ballet, dance, jive, WI meetings, yoga, pilates, computer study, allotment & daily pre-school sessions, biggin hill society.
Snainton Playing Field And Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of community facilities and sporting activities within a modern hall playing field and new play area available to all with preference to village habitants and organisations as primary users.
Southfleet Village Hall
Associations, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide the hall's facilities for local groups ranging through the W.I, a gardeners society, flower arrangers, keep-fit, retirement groups, childrens parties, other social events, Parish Council meetings plus a field for the local school.
South Weald Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureSouth Weald Parish Hall provides facilities for all ages in the Brentwood , Essex area. Such facilities include fitness and dance classes,childrens groups, Brownies, Drama groups and childrens parties.
Charles Plumptre Johnson Will Trust
Education, Health, LeisureThe Trustees hold the Trust Fund for the benefit of Sevenoaks School with a gift over to the Great Ormond Street Hospital, if the Trustees and the School Governors are unable to agree as to the application of the Trust Fund. The Trustees meet at least once a year to discuss the Trust's objectives and the School's needs and to decide on donations or loans to fund, for example, sports facilities.
Byrness Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareByrness village hall provides recreation facilities for people in the area. There are weekly craft groups of card making and patchwork/quilting.Throughout the year there are social events for both children and adults eg halloween party, new years eve.The hall is also available for hire by private groups and is used by the parish council, whist groups , church groups etc.
Arun Youth Aqua Centre
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe object of the Charity is to help and educate young people through providing the resources necessary to train young people to the standards in water sports as laid down by their National Governing bodies with an overriding emphasis on safety whilst helping them to develop their physical and mental capabilities as individuals and as members of society.
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.