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.
Topcliffe And Asenby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for use of the inhabitants of Topcliffe and Asenby and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for 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.
Frampton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Parish of Frampton and it's immediate vicinity without distiction of political, religious, age colour or other opinions. The hall to be used for leisure, recreational, social and educational functions to improve the life and conditions of the community.
Heatons-Reddish Group U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchClasses in Architecture, Art, Bird Watching, Current Affairs, Crafts, Drama, Family History, Gardening, Heritage, Line Dancing, Literature, Music Appreciation, Play Reading, Poetry, Science, Singing, Ukulele, Walking, Writing; theatre visits and interest holidays, Philosophy, Conversational Spanish.
Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group
Arts, LeisureProvide amateur theatre entertainment to wider community and perform at charitable events.
Sherston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides a meeting place for the use of the community in the area, both for social & recreational activities as well as educational uses.
227th Bristol (st Peter's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity is a Scout Group that provides education, training and recreation for Boys and Girls from all backgrounds and areas.
Clovelly Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureAll activities concerning the local population of Clovelly:Football and Games.Children's play area.Darts, Skittles, card games etc.Village Hall hire for children's learning, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Funeral Teas, Youth club, Music Nights, charity events and fund raisingTractor runsQuiz NightsCommunity eventsVillage Fetes
Eye Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureOperation of the Eye Community Centre and the adjoining recreation / sports areas
Swffryd Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureEducational and Recreational Activities
The Southern Counties Historic Vehicles Preservation Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureTo educate and train the general public with the keeping of Vintage Vehicles whether they be motor driven or steam, traction engines, and all items of machinery, to include agriculture, horticulture and stationary engines, motor cycles, pedal cycles and all modes of transport.
Bolton Le Sands Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain a village hall for use of the inhabitants of the parish of Bolton-Le-Sands and surrounding district, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. Used 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 and hirers of the centre.
Chipperfield Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of leisure activities for children .
Hurworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Hurworth and the neighbourhood without the distinction of sex, political, religious, or other opinions, and in particular for use for meetings, lectures, classes, and for other forms of education, recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Shrewton Recreational Charity
Facilities, LeisureImproves the conditions of the life of the inhabitants of Shrewton and the surrounding neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a village hall, sports changing rooms and recreation ground.
St Mary At Clymping Church Hall Co Limited
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionFurther religion by the provision and maintenance of a church hall to be used for any religious and charitable purpose calculated to promote the spiritual moral intellectual and physical improvement or welfare or the reasonable recreational advantage or benefit of the parishioners and worshippers of the Church of St Mary's at Clymping or other persons.
6th Welwyn Garden City Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureChildren and young people out of school time learn basic skills in art and culture, sport and recreation, environment, conservation and heritage activities. We also welcome people with disabilities to participate.
Ulpha Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall (The Browfoot Room) supports the local community by providing facilities for a diverse range of social, educational and sports functions.The hall is currently undergoing a major refurbishment programme to increase its effectiveness in the community even further.
Occold Recreational And Amenities Council
Facilities, LeisureProvision of community facilities and open spaces in the village of Occold.
Walkington Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureOur organisation was founded to manage the Playing Field site in Walkington which must be used for the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being of the persons resident in the Parish of Walkington. The Walkington PFA pursue these aims by the provision of facilities for physical training and recreation, as stated in the constitution.
The Richard Worsley Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a public park for the enjoyment of the inhabitants of Cuckfield and Mid Sussex district.
Ley Hill War Memorial Institute
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe hall provides facilities for numerous activities including badminton, keep fit, dancing, art classes, performing arts, dog training, cubs. Additionally, villagers may hire the hall for parties, wedding receptions, quizzes etc. The hall committee run a pensioners party, and a flower and produce show.
Village Hall (stretton On Dunsmore)
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe village is a thriving community (approx 500 dwellings and 1200 residents). Many residents support the hall and it is key to village life. The hall is used by 16 regular groups including, Indoor Bowls, Karate, Keep Fit, Scouts, History Society, Parent and Toddler group, Dancing etc plus numerous ad hoc functions. There is a successful amateur Dramatic group with an active youth section.
Dodleston Village Foundation
Facilities, LeisureOperates and maintains the Dodleston Village Hall and Recreation Field (also known as Johns' Field)
Lawshall Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity maintains the Village Hall which provides a meeting place for a variety of activitiesorganised by local clubs, including Youth Club, Dressmaking,Carpet Bowls, Karate, Mothers and Toddlers, Nip-In, Table Tennis.It is also available for Drama, Dancing, Wedding Receptions, Parties, also Parish Council and Public Meetings.
Riddings Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureSupport over 50's and disabled group, local brownies, first steps, NHS blood donor sessions, keep fit and dancing classes. Wild life trust, town twinning meetings and surgeries for Amber Valley Borough Council.
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.