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.
Hereford And Worcester Scout County
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTO 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.
Nottinghamshire Royal Society For The Blind
Health, Leisure, Social welfareMy 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.
Club 66 Boys Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth club provision open to young people to attend, such activities as pool, table tennis, football, trips and events
The Anglesey Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchTo 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.
Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Sikh Temple Derby
Leisure, ReligionWorship of God and promotion of the Sikh religion through social, cultural and sporting activities.
Lynx Gymnastics Club Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureParent 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
Camden Chinese Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe 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.
Drayton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo 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.
Centre 63 Kirkby
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding leisure time activities designed to develop the physical, mental and spritual capabilities of young people in the community.
The Cotswold Canals Trust
Environment, Heritage, Leisure1. 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.
The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited
Environment, Heritage, LeisureTo 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
Willoughbridge Garden Trust
Facilities, LeisureTO 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.
Bumpy Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTo provide, motorcyle training, vocational education,and facilities for recreation for persons in West Yorkshire.
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Carousel School Of Gymnastics
Education, LeisureArtistic gymnastics
Higham Lane Leisure Association
LeisureThe association provides recreational and leisure facilities for members of the local community.
Boldon Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOur 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.
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.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Limited
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe 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.
Key Enterprises (1983) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, LeisureProvision 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.
Shaftesbury Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth club with football teams and training provided during the day for 14-18 year olds
The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social careCMCA 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
Christian Endeavour Holiday Centres Limited
LeisurePromote and advance the Christian religion by the provision of residential holiday, recreational and conferences facilities.
Blackburn Empire Theatre LTD
Arts, LeisureThe charity is a local theatre providing cultural entertainment and education to the people of Blackburn and its surrounding areas.
Longlevens (gloucester) Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe objectives of the charity provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation.
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.