Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Risinghurst Community-Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureRisinghurst Community Association covers the areas of Risinghurst, parts of Quarry and Sandhills, to support community based activities and events.Our volunteers operate a community centre building, with a busy schedule of weekly activities, including many private hire dance and fitness groups, as well as community led groups for mothers and toddlers and senior citizens.
Kent Youth Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureInvolve and educate young men and women, in their leisure time, with interests and activities designed to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities by making grants and donations to suitable charities and other organisations. Income is derived from covenants, donations, grants and investments.
Maha Shiv Shakti Mandir
LeisureGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessReligious activitiesSport/recreation
Friends Of St Jerome's School Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareHold fundraising events in order to finance additional educational & recreational resources for school use and to provide family social events.
Garrigill Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall, childrens' playground and camping facilities for the people of Garrigill and other members of the public
Asthall Leigh Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMaintenance of the village hall as a War Memorial.Holds recreational activities for the benefit of the local community
Compton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureLocal Theatre Group, Yoga Classes,Wedding Receptions, Children's Parties, Dance Tuition and the facilitation of Local Government and Parish Events
Worthing U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of the middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time gainful employment in Worthing and its surrounding locality.2. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Rowsley Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareMANAGE AND MAINTAIN ROWSLEY VILLAGE HALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOCAL PEOPLE.THE AIM OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES; AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE, WITH THE AIM TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL WELL BEING AND AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BELONGING.
Roborough Recreation Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall & Playing Fields.The Hall is available for Parties, Training, Dancing, Garden Club, Pilates etcThe Sports Field is leased to Inter Plymouth for Football .
Sharnford Youth Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareProvides facilities & human resources for young people aged 5-16 years in a rural area. Thus enabling them to socialise, interact and also partake in team recreational activities both in doors & outside.
Eldwick And Gilstead Horticultural Society
Facilities, LeisureAdvancement of education in horticulture and to promote encourage and improve horticulture by the holding of horticultural shows competitions meetings lectures discussions demonstrations and running allotment gardens
Haydon Bridge Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe charity owns, maintains and runs the Haydon Bridge Community Centre. This includes organising the hire of the premises by community groups, educational and social organisations and for recreational activities.
Crackington Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureSocial Groups, Snooker Club, Table Tennis Drop-In, Yoga, Playgroup, Drama Group, Council Meetings, Gig Club, Keep Fit, Craft Groups, Art Groups, Workshops, Presentations, Committee Meetings, Weddings, Celebrations, Fundraisers, Environmental Awareness Events, Musical Evenings, Fetes, Farmers Market, NHS events.
Gillingham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall a valid part of the community, used for various sports, keep fit, yoga, pilates. Local pre-school. Partys, weddings, karate, bridge club and regular meetings etc. we hold weekly coffee mornings with donation to named charities.
Beckenham And Penge Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionTo promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC)
The Sir John Herbert Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTO MAINTAIN AND RUN THE SIR JOHN HEREBERT MEMORIAL HALL FOR THE USE OF INHABITANTS OF LLANOVER AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. THE HALL IS USED FOR RECREATION, SUCH AS MEETINGS, TEACHING CLASSES, ETC. THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS ALSO TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
7th Nottingham Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVarious indoor and outdoor Scouting activities (outdoor examples - camping and walking) for young people aged 6 - 14. Plus facilities for older young people 14 - 25 to also enjoy Scouting.
Hammond Memorial Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of grants or donations for individuals or such charitable associations, bodies and organisations for recreational purposes in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the inhabitants in the area of benefit
The Broadstone Community And Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisurePreserving, extending & refurbishing a 3-bedroom Victorian house in its own large conservation grounds to use as a Community Centre for all ages. Meaningful activities & education for advancement of young people. Non-alcohol premises. Safe environment for women & children. Activities for the elderly, Ballet, Maths, English, Music & fun for mums & babies, Tai Chi, Yoga
Ibsley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo hold on trust the Village Hall for use by inhabitants of Ibsley & neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes & other forms of recreation & leisure time occupation to improve conditions of life for those inhabitants.
Widmer End Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates a Village Hall and recreational facilities including a childrens playground and a playing field used for cricket and general sporting and recreation activities
The Redhill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall and Recreation field at Redhill North Somerset
Keystone Escape Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareGeneral charitable purpose, relief of poverty, Arts / Culture, Sports / recreationProviding services / advocacy & advice / buildings, facilities & open spaceForPrimarily Children & Young people but also elderly / old people and other groups
The Hornsby Professional Cricketers Fund
LeisureThe Charity continues to support former professional cricketers (or their dependents) who are 'in necessitous circumstances'.This can take the form of regular monthly contributions, special payments at Christmas or in mid-summer, or by helping where there is a particular or urgent need (provision of medical assistance or treatment, special equipment etc) , and in other similar circumstances.
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.