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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.

Hereford And Worcester Scout County

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.

Latest Income: £646,586
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind

Health, Leisure, Social welfare

My Sight Nottinghamshire (working name for Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind) is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired people in Nottinghamshire. Services including; information, support, equipment, advice, befriending, peer support, arts and sport, are designed to promote confidence and independence and reduce isolation and loneliness for people living with sight loss.

Latest Income: £639,924
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Club 66 Boys Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Youth club provision open to young people to attend, such activities as pool, table tennis, football, trips and events

Latest Income: £639,204
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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The Anglesey Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure, Research

To promote agriculture, horticulture and forestry and to advance science and research in connection with these subjects for the benefit of the public and to promote the improvement of livestock and the prevention and eradication of disease in animals useful to man in particular in the Isle of Anglesey and other parts of Wales.

Latest Income: £635,888
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Sikh Temple Derby

Leisure, Religion

Worship of God and promotion of the Sikh religion through social, cultural and sporting activities.

Latest Income: £625,043
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Lynx Gymnastics Club Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Parent and Toddler sessions, pre school sessions for children of 3yrs to 5yrs and General gymnastics session for children at full time school, Teengym and adult gym, birthday parties, and development squad gymnastics

Latest Income: £624,135
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Camden Chinese Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

We have daily Luncheon club, yoga,keep-fit class,Tai Chi Class,Health events,Health Talks,monthly Eyes test,Swimming Class,Celebration for New year ,Chinese New Year etc,Day trips.Residential Trip and Fundraising Events.Besides, we have Elderly Project ,Welfare Advice Project,Housebound Project ,Volunteering Project ,Community Development and Health Project.

Latest Income: £623,960
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Drayton Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To provide and maintain a hall for meetings lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time activities with the object of improving the condition of life for the residents of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

Latest Income: £618,258
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Centre 63 Kirkby

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing leisure time activities designed to develop the physical, mental and spritual capabilities of young people in the community.

Latest Income: £608,628
Areas of Operation: Knowsley
Status: Registered
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The Cotswold Canals Trust

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.

Latest Income: £608,573
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

To restore the Wey & Arun Canal, its towpaths, structures and adjacent land and facilitate its use for navigation and recreation; to conserve and improve the natural environment of the Canal and adjacent land; and to provide education and share information about the Canal, its structures and its history

Latest Income: £607,474
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Willoughbridge Garden Trust

Facilities, Leisure

TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND FURTHER DEVELOP A GARDEN INSPIRED BY THE MEMORY OF THE LATE DOROTHY CLIVE TO BE USED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR THE CONTINUING BENEFIT OF BOTH STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Latest Income: £602,247
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bumpy Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

To provide, motorcyle training, vocational education,and facilities for recreation for persons in West Yorkshire.

Latest Income: £594,429
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.

Latest Income: £590,465
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Carousel School Of Gymnastics

Education, Leisure

Artistic gymnastics

Latest Income: £579,440
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Higham Lane Leisure Association

Leisure

The association provides recreational and leisure facilities for members of the local community.

Latest Income: £577,479
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Boldon Community Centre

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

Our Charity Activities include Sports & Recreation for Mother & Toddlers, Juniors, Seniors & the Elderly which include Football, Cricket, Netball, Five a side Football, Swimming for all ages, Ladies and Mens Bowls, Basketball, Model Aircraft Building and Flying, Outdoor Walkers, Boxing, Bridge and Several types of Dancing.

Latest Income: £575,245
Areas of Operation: South Tyneside
Status: Registered
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S A D A C C A Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

-Day care and homecare for the elderly and disabled-Study support for children underarchieving in core curriculum subjects in main stream schools-Training projects for youths in IT, decorating, painting, woodworking and plumbing.-Providing accomodation for Men's and Women's groups who engage in various activities such as recreation, health and fitness training and sewing.

Latest Income: £565,340
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Limited

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The farm's objects and principal activities are: leisure and recreation-promoting the benefit of all persons in the locality by providing facilities education and training-advancing environmental education and awareness and the provision of education and training for persons so as to prepare them for any trade, occupation or service.

Latest Income: £562,369
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Key Enterprises (1983) Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure

Provision of education, training, support to adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities through the provision of workshop based employment together with horticultural activities and leisure activities taking place throughout the North East of England. The charity helps adults to regain mainstream employment and volunteering opportunities and provides support to aid recovery.

Latest Income: £552,400
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Shaftesbury Youth Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Youth club with football teams and training provided during the day for 14-18 year olds

Latest Income: £552,096
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social care

CMCA Ltd is a community resource centre providing advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality laws individual support sessions and advice on education, training and employment opportunities. Run adult education classes, sports and crafts activities (some for women only) ESOL, health promotion surgeries, creche and full day care nursery - social and cultural event

Latest Income: £552,025
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Christian Endeavour Holiday Centres Limited

Leisure

Promote and advance the Christian religion by the provision of residential holiday, recreational and conferences facilities.

Latest Income: £547,942
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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Blackburn Empire Theatre LTD

Arts, Leisure

The charity is a local theatre providing cultural entertainment and education to the people of Blackburn and its surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £545,544
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Longlevens (gloucester) Community Association

Associations, Leisure

The objectives of the charity provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation.

Latest Income: £539,782
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
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.