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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.

Recreation Ground, Morchard Bishop

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

To provide & maintain 1) open space to allow the general public to play sport & use recreationaly, 2) childrens play area for all ages, 3) tennis court for adults & children, 4) pavillion/shower & changing rooms for anyone playing sport on recreation ground. Funded by activities organized by committee. Disabled toilet facilities available.

Latest Income: £21,639
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire Gardens Trust

Facilities, Leisure

The Trust aims to promote education relating to gardens; to survey, record and conserve gardens; to enhance gardens for the enjoyment of the public; to support garden owners and speak for them on public matters; to promote the use of gardens as an educational resource; and to support garden projects of charities within Wiltshire, including those with an emphasis on gardening as therapy.

Latest Income: £21,615
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Grotton And District Residents Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The Grotton Residents Association run and manage the community centre known as The Pavilion in the village of Grotton. We hold annual events including a gala, Christmas fayre and bonfire but mainly the centre is used by local groups and organisation including - a pre-school group, a table tennis group, a knitting group, a wine circle as well as being available to hire for children's parties.

Latest Income: £21,614
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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82nd Sheffield (chapeltown) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Our charity, operating in Sheffield, is a Scout Group within The Scout Association. Our aim is to provide Skills for Life to young people through an enjoyable programme of indoor and outdoor activities. Helping them to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential. As individuals, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national & international communities.

Latest Income: £21,613
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Wymeswold Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The object of the foundation known as Wymeswold Memorial Hall is the provision of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Wymeswold and the neighbourhood distinction of sex political religious or other opinions and in particular for the us of meetings, lecture classes and other forms of creation and leisure occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the same

Latest Income: £21,599
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Ealing Yoga, Meditation And Philosophy Centre

Arts, Health, Leisure, Research

The Charity, based in Ealing, runs weekly classes in yoga, breath, relaxation, meditation and philosophy. It holds occasional retreats, distributing books, yoga materials and other publications. The Centre respects all faiths and religions. It aims at a practical blend of the philosophy and psychology of both the traditional East and the modern West.

Latest Income: £21,597
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Pant Memorial Institute

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Provides a venue for local people and organisations to hold meetings, parties, family events, classes, courses and other recreational and small business activities.

Latest Income: £21,587
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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The Walrus Cruise

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Charity's objectives are to advance the Christian faith, in particular among young people, and to advance their education and training by providing and assisting in the provision of adventurous sailing activities, such as on the Norfolk Broads.

Latest Income: £21,584
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Whitley Community Association

Associations, Leisure

To promote the benefit of inhabitants of Whitley and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, by associating local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objects of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants,

Latest Income: £21,573
Areas of Operation: Kirklees
Status: Registered
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Emerson Park Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Hall provided for local community use for Dance Classes, Childrens Mother & Toddlers Group, Keep Fit, Yoga, Karate, Church Groups & Children's Parties, Masonic Meetings & The Hindu Cultural Society

Latest Income: £21,549
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Legbourne And Little Cawthorpe Community Centre And Recreation Ground

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

This charity exists to provide a venue for other organisations within and without the two villages to use. It also arranges social events most of which also raise funds for the running of the community centre and recreation ground.

Latest Income: £21,541
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Clavering Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Clavering Village Hall is available for use by the inhabitants of the Parish of Clavering and its immediate vicinity for recreational pursuits, entertainments or otherwise as may be deemed appropriate by the Trustees.

Latest Income: £21,532
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Pitton Village Hall Playing Field And Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

Maintain the Village Hall for the communal benefit of the inhabitants of Pitton and its surrounds, providing first class hall facilities at an affordable cost to voluntary organisations serving the community.

Latest Income: £21,508
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Merlins Bridge Welfare Centre

Leisure

To promote all suitable educational, social and sports facilities of the Merlins Bridge district. The Committee shall make provision for the holding of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Merlins Bridge and district to improve the conditions of life in the neighbourhood.

Latest Income: £21,508
Areas of Operation: Pembrokeshire
Status: Registered
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Welland Parish Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Provides a meeting place and facilities for social,educational and recreational purposes for the village and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £21,467
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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St Austell Rifle And Pistol Club

Leisure

We provide facilities and instruction for shooters of all abilities to enable and encourage participation in a sport requiring both physical and mental training. We have indoor 10m. / 25 yd. and outdoor 50m. / 100 yd. ranges and equipment to provide shooting for the disabled and partially sighted. All our activities are carried out under the auspices of the National Smallbore Rifle Association.

Latest Income: £21,461
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Chichester Memorial Hall

Facilities, Leisure

Village Hall hired out as a community resource. Hires include: Tai Chi, Art Club, Short Mat Bowls, Craft Fairs, Monthly Talks, etc. Lower floor is Hired by Sandgate Members Club.

Latest Income: £21,448
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Ponsanooth Playing Fields Association

Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

The Ponsanooth Playing Field Association is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the playing field in the village of Ponsanooth, Cornwall. Activities include: buying new equipment; maintaining existing equipment; keeping the site tidy; coordinating and running village sports activities on the field: running fundraising events; and maintaining/repairing the community building.

Latest Income: £21,441
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Village Hall (cotswold) Kempsford

Facilities, Leisure

To enable the village hall to be used for purpose of the physical and mental recreation and social, moral and intellectual developments through various mediums for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Kempsford and its immediate vicinity without the distinction of sex or political opinions.

Latest Income: £21,438
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground

Facilities, Leisure

FOOTBALL, CRICKET, TENNIS, RECREATION, OUTSIDE EVENTS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Latest Income: £21,419
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

A Uniformed Volunteer Youth Organisation for young people aged 10-18 which is based on traditions of the Royal Navy. Cadets and Adult volunteers actively enjoy taking part in water sports, camping and all aspects of Sea Cadet life.

Latest Income: £21,391
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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St Michaels Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

We aim to offer a safe and friendly environment that encourages social networking and entertainment for the villagers of St Michael's parish.

Latest Income: £21,391
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Eastville,midville,new Leake Charity Trust Fund

Facilities, Leisure

General charitable purposesSport and recreationIndoor BowlsWedding receptions & FunctionsBirthday PartiesLuncheon ClubWelcome ClubBingoDog Clubs

Latest Income: £21,381
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Bucknell Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The provision of and maintenance of the Village Hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Bucknell and the surrounding rural area, without distinction of political, religious and other opinions. It is used for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreational and leisure time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the local community.

Latest Income: £21,380
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Oxcroft Recreation Ground And Welfare Institute

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Professions

The charity allows its land and buildings to be used by members of the local community for private functions and by user groups for activities including bowls, rugby, football, line dancing, archery and craft classes. It has a connected trading company which runs a licensed bar and which transfers any taxable profits it makes to the charity under a gift aid agreement.

Latest Income: £21,378
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
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.