Leisure Charities
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Recreation Ground, Morchard Bishop
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo 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.
Wiltshire Gardens Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Grotton And District Residents Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
82nd Sheffield (chapeltown) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur 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.
The Wymeswold Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe 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
Ealing Yoga, Meditation And Philosophy Centre
Arts, Health, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Pant Memorial Institute
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides a venue for local people and organisations to hold meetings, parties, family events, classes, courses and other recreational and small business activities.
The Walrus Cruise
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
Whitley Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo 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,
Emerson Park Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionHall 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
Legbourne And Little Cawthorpe Community Centre And Recreation Ground
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThis 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.
Clavering Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureClavering 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.
Pitton Village Hall Playing Field And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintain 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.
Merlins Bridge Welfare Centre
LeisureTo 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.
Welland Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides a meeting place and facilities for social,educational and recreational purposes for the village and surrounding areas.
St Austell Rifle And Pistol Club
LeisureWe 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.
The Chichester Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage 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.
Ponsanooth Playing Fields Association
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Village Hall (cotswold) Kempsford
Facilities, LeisureTo 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.
The St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureFOOTBALL, CRICKET, TENNIS, RECREATION, OUTSIDE EVENTS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureA 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.
St Michaels Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe aim to offer a safe and friendly environment that encourages social networking and entertainment for the villagers of St Michael's parish.
Eastville,midville,new Leake Charity Trust Fund
Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesSport and recreationIndoor BowlsWedding receptions & FunctionsBirthday PartiesLuncheon ClubWelcome ClubBingoDog Clubs
Bucknell Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
The Oxcroft Recreation Ground And Welfare Institute
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe 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.
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.