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.
The Bradley Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureProvide village hall for use of residents of Bradley parish at subsidised rates for leisure and educational purposes. Gives grants to organisations in Bradley and some individual educational grants. All grants strictly limited to residents of Bradley parish.
Newham Riding School And Association Limited
Animals, Education, LeisureTherapeutic and recreational horse riding for disabled people. Recreational and sporting horse riding and stable management. Training to local young adults leading to professional qualifications as riding instructors.
Backworth Miners Welfare
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvide social and sporting activities for the local inhabitants of the area with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Cobtree Manor Estate
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManagement, development and maintenance of a public rural park and the operation of an adjoining public "pay and play" golf course.
Kettering Old Grammar School Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND HAVE ATTENDED A SCHOOL WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF KETTERING FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS. GRANTS ARE MADE AT THE TRUSTEES' DISCRETION UNDER SEVERAL CATEGORIES: TO INDIVIDUALS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PARTICULAR TALENT IN THE AREAS OF THE ARTS OR SPORTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE TO ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG KETTERING PEOPLE.
Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust
LeisureThe primary aim of Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust is the development of a multi-sport facility on a site on the north side of the City of Cambridge.As part of this development process the Trust also runs a programme of Sports Development Activities within the Community. From 1 April 2008 the Trust also took on the responsibility for managing Milton Country Park.
Hackney City Farm Limited
Economic and community development, LeisureProvides learning and recreational activities based on farming, the countryside and the wider environment to people living in the East End of London
Lifeshare Limited
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareOur Crisis Assessment Referral Diversity Service provides personal development intervention to people in Manchester age 16-25 at risk or facing homelessness or exploitation.Our weekend breakfast drop in and monthly wellbeing drop-in also provide clothes for adults in need.Our Christmas day shelter project provides free food, company and entertainment for adults in need over the holiday period.
Maher Community Association (leicester) U K
Associations, LeisureCultural programmes for the benefit of the Maher community;provision of education in particular Gujarati classses;sports venue football,basketball etc;hall hire facilities and regular religious functions for the old and the young.
Narberth & District Community & Sports Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social careThe Charity operates in the Narberth area, for approximately a 10 mile radius. There is a programme of community education classes, a bus, a day nursery, an After School Club, a Welsh medium playschool and toddlers group, a day care centre for the elderly, a community hall, seminar room and a coffee lounge. There are Sports facilities and meeting rooms for local clubs and societies.
Youth Commemoration Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
Zinc Arts
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareZinc Arts delivers Arts and education projects with disabled people and socially excluded groups and also provides a wide range of social and recreational activities for the local and wider community.Chipping Ongar and surrounding parishes, Essex and throughout England and Wales
Hainault Forest Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Brunel Museum
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve and encourage preservation of the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe and surrounding area;To educate the public with regard to the engineering works of Marc and Isambard Brunel;To provide a recreational facility for the public at Rotherhithe and to enhance the surrounding area.
Cuerden Valley Park Trust
LeisureEducation and Recreation for the public, Conservation and maintenance of the Park land
The Cranleigh Arts Centre Limited
LeisureTo promote, present and inspire education, exhibition, performance and participation of the Arts and other leisure time activities (apart from sport) for all ages of the inhabitants of Cranleigh and its surrounding villages.
Swim Torquay Limited
LeisureRunning a swimming pool, teaching swimming to all ages and abilities, provision of water based exersize classes.Promotion of swimming as a sport. Promotion of sporting activities.
Shree Hindu Temple And Community Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingReligious activitiesArts/cultureSport/recreation
The Brigade Of Gurkhas Education And Welfare Fund
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity provides benefit to serving members of the Brigade of Gurkhas and their families. Key activities: welfare and well being, education and training, medical, recreational facilities and improvement of conditions in theatres of operations
Grange Farm Centre
Leisure, Saving of livesThe primary object of the charity is to provide or to assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the London Metropolitan Police District and the District of Epping Forest, Essex.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Trust Limited
Heritage, LeisureOperates a museum for the benefit of the general public and provides educational and research facilities
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePerdiswell Young People's Leisure Club is a well established, self-supporting, independent, charitable organisation, our aims are to help and educate young people in the City of Worcester and surrounding districts and to support other charitable organisations, with the emphasis on individuals who are in some way disadvantaged.
Highgate Newtown Community Partners
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareWe work with all ages: provide facilities for sports & wellbeing, opportunities for arts & crafts sessions,activities for children, young people & community support. Core projects: community lunch club, free exercise & pottery for over 60s, dementia cafe, crisis food parcels, free activities for under 5s, community events, art programmes for all ages, after school activities including woodwork
Funfishers Out Of School Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureFUNFISHERS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR THE SUPPORT, CARE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 0-5 YEARS, IN THE FORM OF PLAYGROUP; CHILDREN BETWEEN 5-11 YEARS WHO ATTEND A SCHOOL IN THE FISHERGATE AREA OF YORK FOR BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB; IN ADDITION WE HAVE A HOLIDAY CLUB RUNNING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR ALL CHILDREN AGED 0-11 YEAR OLD.
World Abilitysport Federation LTD
Leisure, Social welfareWorld Abilitysport focuses on providing sport opportunities for persons with physical impairments in the UK and across the globe. The Games programme host international multi-sport events providing recreational and elite sport opportunities for physically impaired athletes. Through education and training, we promotes barrier-free opportunities and social inclusion through the power of sport.
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.