Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Coxwold Playing Field Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMaintain, manage and promote, sports playing field, children's play area, public toilet facilities, including disabled access, and use of the Village Hall buildings for community activities.
7th Bebington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe promotion of Scouting Activities including Outdoor activities, camping & kayaking. The development of young people aged from 6 years to 14 years to acheive their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential as individuals and responsible citizens,
Ramsbury Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe object of the charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Ramsbury without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Chew Magna Old School Room Charity
Education, LeisureThe charity manages 3 halls interlinked to provide facilities for local people and organisations to hire.The activities range from private functions to numerous leisure and educational activities.
Haverfordwest Racecourse (public Park) Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain land leased by the Upper Racecourse (Public Park) Trust for the recreation, exercise at the free will of the people of Haverfordwest and area.
Llangrove Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a meeting place for village activities and local groups. Organises social events for local residents. Provides a field for sporting activities and a children's playground.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports facilities
19th Bolton (bolton School) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureFull Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.Regular meetings for educational, sporting activities and scout training both in and outdoors to improve young peoples skills and well being.Annual camps both in the UK and abroad.
3rd Banstead Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide wide range of Educational,Sports,and Cultural activities for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts(both boys & girls) as part of the Scouting movement.
1st East Grinstead Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting, camping, outings.
Brampton Memorial Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSport/Recreation, Education/Training, provides facilities & open space
Public Recreation Ground (henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)
Facilities, LeisureThe Town Council care for recreation grounds to include fairfield recreation ground this was left solely for the use of cricket for the Town of Biggleswade.
Transplant Games & Recreational Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, LeisureProvides financial grants to Renal Transplant Patients to attend the British Transplant Games and other Transplant Recreational Activities. Transplant recipients must have received their transplant or their follow up care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Stoke Poges Wexham And Fulmer Horticultural Society
Associations, LeisureOrganises horticultural shows, provides lecture programme and visits to places of interest for the members, provides horticultural advice wherever possible, supports the community of South Bucks. Our work is centred on Stoke Poges, Wexham & Fulmer.
Whatton Jubilee Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareVillage Hall activities for the community include Brownies & Guides, Dancing, Keep Fit, Choir Group, Women's Club, Carpet Bowls, Coffee Mornings and occasional social events. The hall is also hired out for parties etc.
Bottesford Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureEducate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
Streatley Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities for various organisations to hold their meetings ie parish council meetings etc, classes for keep fit, pilates, yoga irish dancing, karate. The facilities are also used for wedding receptions, funeral wakes, children's parties and other social gatherings.
16th Norwich Scout Group
Associations, LeisureBased in Old Costessey, providing a programme of activities for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts . Includes weekly meetings for each section and camping weekends, enjoyment of district events and national jamborees.
7th Huddersfield Clayton West Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePhysical, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual development of young people through activities including archery, camping, pioneering, shooting, wide games, crafts, cooking, music, kayaking, circus skills etc..
Nine Locks Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, LeisureA Community Centre providing the following groups:- Fibromyalgia Support Group, Art for over 50's, Children's Dance Classes, Sequence Dances, Tea Dances, Indoor Bowling, Slimming World, Pilates, Swing Dance Classes, Christian Fellowship Meetings, Keep Fit Classes, Karate Classes, Urban Dance Classes. Hall available for casual hire.
Swimbridge Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a venue for community activities, education, recreation, sport and entertainment.
The Goonhavern And District Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is used by various organisations in Goonhavern & District. It is used by all ages from children to senior citizens for Gardening Club,Old Cornwall Society,,Guides,Brownies, Cubs,Beavers,Playgroup,Parties and meetings.
Tameside Unit 13 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
The Damerham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Damerham Village Hall provides a focal point for the village community, providing the space for activates such as; jumble sales, sports clubs, tea and chat, get togethers, coffee mornings, local societies and charitable clubs or events. The hall is used by the local school for parent parking, school productions and events.
Folksworth, Washingley And Morborne Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOPERATING AND MAINTAINING A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISHES OF FOLKSWORTH, WASHINGLEY AND MORBORNE WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA
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.