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.
Dorstone Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding buildings, equipment & land for sporting activities for persons of all ages, and family friendly events and social activities for the local community.
Holton Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social careVillage Hall for use by residents and local community. Activities range from the very young to the elderly: Bridge Club, WI, Keep Fit, Dementia Care Day Centre with lunches on two days a week, Parish Council Meetings, Table tennis club, Social evenings, Hall and Committee Room available for Hire for Parties, meetings and functions.
Ealing And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureA co-operative of older people to share educational, creative and leisure activities.
River Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRiver Village Hall committee hold, mini market once a month, the income enables us to maintain the hall, to hire out to local societies such as River WI, Gardeners, Karate, Pilates, Kung Fu, Keep Fit, Dancing for Small Children, These activities are supported by all ages of River residents.
Havant And District Society For The Mentally Handicapped
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides, social recreational and educational facilities for all members with varying degrees of learning disabilities, under the umbrella of Royal Mencap but receive no financial help from Mencap entirely self-funded.
Pocklington Canal Amenity Society
Environment, Heritage, Leisurea) To promote the restoration and preservation of the canal for the benefit of the local community and the general public at large, and to encourage its use for navigation and the general public in their leisure time.b) To stimulate public interest, education and appreciation of the beauty, history, flora and fauna and structures of the Pocklington Canal and its environs
Stanton Community Village Hall
Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES AND MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF STANTON VILLAGE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING 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 SAID INHABITANTS.
Sidford Social Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the area by the provision of a village hall for use by the inhabitants, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
St Harmon And District Parish Hall, Pantydwr
Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall providing leisure & learning activities to the community of St Harmon & Pant y dwr & District
Victoria Hall (otherwise Known As Victoria Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTHE VICTORIA HALL WAS GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY AROUND 1907. THE VICTORIA HALL IS A COMMUNITY CENTRE THAT CATERS FOR, YOUTH, COFFEE MORNINGS, TI CHI, BALLROOM DANCING, BINGO MEETINGS, EXCERCISE CLASSES,KARATE, RUMMAGE SALES, BABMINGTON, MAYORS BALLS AND A FUNCTION ROOM FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES, AND SOCIAL EVENTS. THE HALL IS USED FOR COUNCIL ELECTIONS, SEMINARS BY THE COUNCILS, BOTH LOCAL AND COUNTY.
Firbeck Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFirbeck Village Hall is a venue for a wide range of social, educational, arts and entertainment activities, available for private hire and for functions arranged by the Management Committee.
Gainsborough District Scout Council
Associations, LeisureCamping, Weekly Meetings, Training Activities and indeed, any activity which involves Scouting as authorised by the Scout asociation
Syleham And Wingfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMeetings, parties, sports activities, special events, voting station
Withersfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WITHERSFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING 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 SAID INHABITANTS.
1st Holt Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting indoor/outdoor activities for 6 - 18 year olds.
Broomfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOur charity provides and maintains a community building for the use of local people and organisations for the purpose of holding meetings or for social, educational and recreational purposes.
Recreation Road Parent Teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, LeisureCoordinating events to raise money for additional equipment and activities at Recreation Road Infant School, plus other charities as chosen by pupils at the school. Also supporting community events such as coffee mornings and prospective parents evenings at the school.
Goodleigh Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Village Hall facilities for the use of the inhabitants of Goodleigh and surrounding parish for cultural, educational. recreational and social activities.
Holme Hale Playing Field Mangement Commitee
Facilities, LeisureA village hall and playing field dedicated to the general use of the community.
5th Carshalton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEngaging young people in positive activities, ie: camping
Acton Trussell Bednall, Teddesley Hay Community Centre
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides and maintains Parish Community Centre available for society meetings, recreation, parties and social events.
Guilsborough Playing Field Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure1.Manages and co-ordinates the use of the Guilsborough Playing Field for Senior and Junior Cricket & Football Clubs, Guilsborough Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Schools, Northants Sports. 2.Ensures the Field and facilities are safe and fit-for-purpose, 3.Manages the finances, raises funds needed for maintenance, capital and operating costs.
Walton And Baswich Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates and maintains the community centre building and grounds enabling playgroup for infants and children, dance classes, sport and recreation clubs for special interest groups and a club for the elderly. Used for childrens parties, local elections.
1st Plumpton Scout Group
Associations, LeisurePlumpton Scout Group have 12 beavers and 22 scouts 10 cubs, however Training takes place over the winter and summer months ie camping skills, survival hikes, swimming, potholing, knots-lashing, DIY skills.
West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club Youth Charity
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision or assisting in provision of facilities for recreation (primarily connected with cricket) in the interest of social welfare and for the benefit of young people resident in Sandwell, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
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.