Leisure Charities
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Airmyn Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of the Airmyn Memorial Hall and the provision of social, educational and recreational activities therein for the benefit of the residents of Airmyn and the surrounding area.
Tanfield Lea And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureBingo, Ladies Club, Art,Crafts, Digital Imaging,Library, Lunch Club, Public Internet Access Point, Swing-fit, Toddlers & Carers Group, Pilates, Taichi, War Hammer, Yoga
Witton Gilbert Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureWe promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Witton Gilbert in County Durham and surrounding villages, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by providing social, educational and leisure activities, in a safe and healthy environment.
Donwell Comunity Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDONWELL HALL PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR ALL AGES FROM TODDLERS TO THE ELDERLY. IT HOLDS A NUMBER OF CLUBS, RECREATIONAL CLASSES AND SOCIAL EVENINGS.
Beckett Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of recreational and sporting facilities at the Beckett Recreation Ground
Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding a village hall for use within the village of Durley for all sports, social and meeting functions within the village. It is the centre of the village and hosts most activities within the local community
Llanymynech Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureLlanymynech Village hall provides facilities for meetings, workshops, wedding receptions, and classes in Computing, karate, junior drama. A pre-school and holiday club is run from a purpose built room, a youth club also. The local amateur dramatic society produces plays three times a year. Walking for health meetings start and finish here and there is a Mothers and Toddlers group.
Medina Mariners Association
LeisureTO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE AMENITIES AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE MEDINA ESTUARY FOR THE RECREATIONAL USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Watchet War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvide sporting facilities and recreational facilities.
Boxford Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity manages Boxford village hall and recreation ground on behalf of the community
Rilla Mill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe are a village Hall with playing field facilities. Our facilities are used to provide a place for recreation, social and educational uses.
Minsterworth Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHall is hired by a variety or public organisations and private individuals throughout the year. Income from this is used to maintain the hall and to provide entertainment for local people and a venue for local sporting and social activities.
Columbia Village Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareColumbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties
Freckenham Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the village hall, for the well being of the local area, in respect of Fund raising events such as dance, indoor bowls, mother and toddler, yoga class and theatrical events.
Great Kingshill Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareManagement and maintenance of a village hall for community use of local residents and others, including recreational use, meetings, social activities, promotion of health and educational activities, activities for children, activities for the aged etc
The Hertfordshire County Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a rural youth organisation in the county of Hertfordshire. We aim to promote social & personal development of young people between the ages of 10-28 years, by offering a wide range of training and activities including skills for life, travel, sport, floral arranging, curve modules, socialising and many more. We also hold various fund raising events to raise money for local charities.
Bomere Heath Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCharity provides premises in the form of a Village Hall to enable local residents within the district to use the facilities for the primary objective of recreation and social interaction. Local clubs and groups hold meetings and rooms are available for hire.
Taverham And District Day Care Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social careThe day care centre provides facilities for elderly & disabled people to have social contacts and a hot midday meal. We provide organised entertainment, slide shows, talks, live music, light exercise and bingo. Computer training, hairdressing & chiropody are available. We also arrange coach outings during the year.
Delamere Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDelamere Community Centre serves Delamere & Oakmere residents well and is used morning, afternoon & evenings by the community. This includes Crown Green Bowling, Bridge, Badminton, Indoor Bowls, Golden Club, Whist, Snooker, Billiards, Military Whist, Women's Institute, Keep Fit, Slimming World and other meetings and social occasions. Over 400 people use the centre of which 180+ are DCA Members.
Minster Village Hall And Molineux Institute
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWith regard to public benefit requirement the object of our charity is to provide and maintain a village hall for the use of the parish inhabitants. During the past year we have hosted our annual art show, antiques roadshow, private parties, dances, quiz nights, horticultural shows, amateur dramatic productions, dance an exercise classes, short mat bowls, badminton and as a polling station.
The Rotary Club Of Epping Benevolent Fund
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareHOLDING VARIOUS CHARITABLE EVENTS SUCH AS GOLF DAYS , YOUTH MAKES MUSIC AND ART. MAKING DONATIONS TO SHELTERBOX, MARY'S MEALS , ROTARY FOUNDATION, & VARIOUS DONATIONS TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND TO SMALL LOCAL and UK REGISTERED INTERNATIONAL CHARITY DONATIONS.
Beaminster Relief In Need Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareDistribution of income to help education, training, sport and recreation, medical problems, disability and relief of poverty
St Just-In-Roseland Parish War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe charity maintains and upgrades as required the Memorial Hall in the village of St. Mawes, providing a venue for a wide variety of functions and activities, ranging from badminton and bingo to the annual village pantomime, and for regular meetings of local organisations such as the WI and the Garden Society. The hall is also available for private functions based in St Mawes.
Churchill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall for use of the inhabitants of Churchill and the neighbourhood for meetings,lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time.
1st St Mary Platt Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur group organizes indoor and outdoor activities in many varied programmes to help our young people to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals and team members based on the scout promise and law. Badge work in many subjects is available, outdoor pursuits and skills are regularly organized, there is participation in sports and team games in our loca
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.