Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Williams Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF STOKE ST. GREGORY TO BE USED FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGE.
Hambridge And Westport Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureDay to day management of village hall
Ayscough Hall Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureA HALL FOR THE USE OF THE AGED AND INFIRM INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH OF LOUTH (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE AREA OF BENEFIT') 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 SAID INHABITANTS
The Ancell Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureThis Charity owns the Sports Ground in Stony Stratford which provides Cricket, Football, Bowls, Croquet and Tennis facilities. This Charity also makes grants to invidiuals or groups in the Parish of Stony Stratford.
Sheviock Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureMemorial hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Sheviock in the County of Cornwall and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life and the said inhabitants.
Pineapple Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo help the relief of poverty, hardship and distress in Penge and adjacent areas, particularly amongst the aged, infirm and the disaabled.To provide facilities for social welfare and recreation to those in need.
Mabe Community Hub
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a community hall, children's playground, wheelsports park and football field to the village of Mabe.
Sandy Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides adequate facilities to all of the community to pursue social, health and leisure activities
Burnham Area Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo promote for the benefit of children and young people upto the age of 25, including adults with learning and physical difficulties and the provision of facilities for them. To promote for the benefit of the residents of Burnham-on Sea and Highbridge and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation and other leasure time occupation of individuals who have need of such.
Langtoft Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities to support arts and cultural and recreational activities for the local community
Churchill And Blakedown Sports And Recreation Centre
LeisureChurchill and Blakedown Sports and Recreation Centre. At the centre we provide sports and recreational facilities for the local community.
Centre 67 Stow-On-The-Wold
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareCentre 67 - Stow Youth Club provides a safe space for the young people of Stow & surrounding villages to come and have fun. Our club is equipped for a wide range of arts, crafts, cooking & sports activities. Stow Youth Club's aims are to encourage friendship, build trust, explore new activities, develop skills, gain independence & confidence. Our attendees are 4 - 16 years of age & all abilities.
Wilnecote Sports And Recreation Association
LeisureTo provide a facility for sporting activities for the people of Wilnecote and its surrounding areas.
Stathern War Memorial Institute
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF STATHERN IN THE COUNTY OF LEICESTER 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 SAID INHABITANTS.
143rd Birmingham Scout Group St James Hill
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareActivities are carried out in accordance with THe Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules. These include camping, expedtions, canoeing, sports, social activities, music, human relationships and many more.All activities are regulated to siut the different age ranges and acheivemnts are gained through a series of award schemes
Women's Institute - Parbold
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe are a Womens Institute and own our own property and this provides facilities for the following activities, lunches for the senior citizens of Parbold and the surrounding areas, a meeting place and entertainment for the communities of the area and this helps us raise funds for the maintenance of our hall, a club and disco for the youth of the area, a hall for activities such as yoga, keep fit
Monxton And Amport Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall provides a venue for the residents of the villages of Monxton and Amport, to meet and to hold parties, film shows, and suppers, as well as using the Hall for keep fit classes, dancing classes and childrens play groups.
The Rattlesden Community Council
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide adequate recreational facilities, playing fields, playgrounds, community centre and other amenities for the benefit of the local community in the interests of social welfare and with the objective of advancing education, furthering health, relieving poverty, distress or sickness or in pursuing any objects which now or hereafter may be deemed in law to be charitable.
Garth Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvide meet place for WI, Young Farmers, choir practice, senior groups etcHold indoor bowls - School plays etcEducational groups.
East Cottingwith Village Hall
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionIt provides a Parish venue for the following activities :-YWC meetings, Parish Council meetings,Bowls Club,Childrens Dance Classes,Theatre events,Church events,Social venues ( Weddings,Funerals ,Christenings and Parties), Government Elections and Craft Fairs.It is the only public building except for the church in this rural parish.
Tywardreath Cp School Parent Staff Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising for contributions towards school equipment, subsidising transport, providing gifts and running school community events. Providing financial assistance for maintenance of school facilities like the swimming pool as and when required.
Northumberland Rugby Union Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of facilities to enable children and young people to play rugby union football.
Crick Playing Fields Association
Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe object and purpose of the Crick Playing Field Association (CPFA) is provision, maintenance and development of sport and recreational facilties for the villagers of Crick on the Playing Fields off Main Road, and the protection of the environment of that area.
Camden Playing Fields Trust Fund
Facilities, LeisureThe trust provides sporting facilities for those people that live north of the River Thames
3rd Wingerworth Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe run and develop groups for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who live in the Wingerworth area.Each group has weekly meetings in term time plus appropriate activities for each age group, such as weekend camps and introductions to a variety of activities, including sailing and archery,as well as the annual November bonfire. The group is run by volunteers, who will always welcome help from others.
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.