Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Sudbrooke Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSudbrooke Village Hall is a modern hall in an attractive rural setting adjacent to a children's play area and sports field. It has a modern commercial kitchen. The hall is used daily by local groups from Preschool to seniors.Regular social events are offered. A well stocked licensed bar is included in booking the main hall on request. 18th birthday parties are not permitted.
12th Sevenoaks (1st Edenbridge) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyProvides youth development through outdoor activities, life skills training, and community engagement. Fosters teamwork, leadership, and citizenship.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Fund
Leisure, Saving of livesTo promote the efficiency and well being of the Metropolitan Police by affording facilities to its members to enjoy recreational or educational pursuits; increasing comforts and amenities; assisting or subscribing to any scheme, to make donations or subscriptions, which may be to the benefit of members past and present or their dependants.
Broadland Youth Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisureprovides a venue for sports, leisure and educational activities
Saxilby Public Recreation Ground Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a recreation ground to be used and enjoyed as open public grounds for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Saxilby cum Ingleby and the adjoining Hamlet of Hardwick and for the rest and recreation of adults and as play grounds for children and youth being respectively Inhabitants of said Parish or Hamlet or one of them subject to the requirements of the founding document.
Llansantffraid School Fund
Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the pupils of Llansantffraid School by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational & other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the L.E.A. The fund has serviced extra-curricular activities such as swimming, trips etc, which are not covered by the L.E.A. Budget.
9th Barnsley (wombwell) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Wombwell scout group enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, bike rides. hiking etc. They are also involved in helping out at locally organised events (summer fairs etc).
The National Chrysanthemum Society
Arts, Leisure1. Promoting the cultivation of chrysanthemums. 2. Awarding medals and certificates of merit. 3. Issuing publications. 4. Keeping a comprehensive register of cultivars.
Village Hall And Recreation Ground (hainford)
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureOverall manage and maintain Hainford Village Hall and Recreation Ground.This includes co-opting people to assist with the overall aims of the Charity, fund-raising, and increasing the use of the Hall and grounds.
Keele Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvides facilities for village organisations to meet e.g. Keele Parish Council, Keele Garden Club, fitness groups, Keele Parish Church meetings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, funeral wakes etc.
Corse And Staunton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides education,training, arts, culture,sporting activities,and recreational activities for all residents of any age group for residents of the parishes of Corse and Staunton and surrounding districts in Gloucestershire
Napton Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureRunning a village hall for the beneift of the local community. Laying on events and entertainment to raise funds.
Kingstanding Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvides sporting & community facilities for members of the local community
Parish Hall And Playing Fields
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureProviding and maintaining facilities for people in a rural area to meet and participate in cultural, educational, social and sports activities at a reasonable cost. Organisations and activities include Table Tennis, W.I., Scouts, Pilates, Whist, Flicks in the Sticks and Quilting. The Hall is used for funeral teas, children and family parties & the local primary school on a regular basis.
Sandgate Heritage Trust CIO
LeisureProvision of Community recreational space and maintenance of listed building.
The Penge East Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo provide community activities for residents of Penge East and the neighbourhood that provide social, leisure and educational benefits, & encourage social cohesion, neighbourliness, and the enjoyment of green space and urban nature. To manage and maintain a community centre and garden where community actvities are based, that's also available for hire.
Cowan Bridge Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe youth club consists of around 30 young people age 10 - 16 who come each week to take part in many activities and general chat with helpers. Parents take turn in running it with leaders all voluntary. Adults come to play bowls & snooker the hall is available all the time for adult activities to meet friends.
Deepdale Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureProvides 2 rooms of different sizes in a detached building for use by local community groups eg. yoga , bridge , dancing etc .
Recreation Ground Darton
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureA public park and recreation or pleasure ground for the benefit of the urban district of Darton and the neighbourhood.
The Brimpton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides trustees to run Brimpton Village Hall, to ensure it is fit for use for the community it serves, to encourage the community to use the hall, and to maintain the fabric of the building in a satisfactory condition. The hall is currently used by dance/exercise classes, upholstery group, disabled young adult group, WI, Cage Bird Society, Craft Group, Lacemaking group.
The Arthington Bramhope Pool And District Horticultural And Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureHorticultural & agricultural society.
Bilton Village Hall And Memorial Playing Fields
Arts, Associations, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe provide open space for sport. We have highly active amature Rugby League & Football clubs with teams 6yrs to open age. The fields are open for general recreation, (Phase 1 of a Play park expected in 2014). The Village hall provides venue for WI, local wives group, Karate and several differnt dance meetings as well as a locally renouned dance school. rooms are for hire for parties and meetings.
Blackburn Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureDisciplined, uniformed group of young people who follow broadly a nautical theme based on customs & traditions of the Royal Navy. Activities include: participation in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme; training in sailing; canoeing; target shooting; and participation in a number of sports. The young people also are given the opportunity to take part in activity based camps and visit Royal Naval ships.
Graham Hall Foundation
Facilities, LeisurePublic functions/parties/entertainment
Shevington Youth Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintained by Management CommitteeJunior Club paid for by YC Residentials planned from premises.Sport ,Craft, Art, Drama activities.Antibullying awarenesss. IT Suite andInternet awareness. Sexual health workshopsD of E. Other Outdoor Activities in conjunction with LACYP
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.