Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Prior Heath Infant School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureChristmas, Spring, Easter fayresSponsored Sports ActivityParent Summer BallSale of School UniformRaffle
Blandford Young Farmers' Club
Economic and community development, LeisureFarm visits and talks, sports and country pursuits, helping the local community, to name a few.
Great Sutton Village Hall Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureBingo evening. Senior bingo lunch. ACE club for the people with physical and learning disabilities. Mother & Baby Classes. Blood Transfusion service. dancing classes. Children football team & Boot Camp Training sessions. Every woman club. Christenings, Birthday and Anniversaries parties. Coffee mornings. Annual Fete / Fun Day.
Probus Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Great Dunham Amenities Committee
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureRuns the village hall and maintains the community park and childrens play areas for the benefit of the local and wider community. Supports a number of user groups (eg childrens activities & exercise classes), fundraising activities (eg quiz nights) and private hire. The new Hall opened in December 2010 enabling the scope of activities provided for Great Dunham and neighbouring villages to expand.
3rd Salisbury Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting. Educational and outdoor activities. For boys and girls.
Wallasey Unit 344 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Leisurewater based sports,drill,navel Based Activities
Hull And District Cerebral Palsy Society
Health, LeisureOutingsCourses ( ie:Wheelchair Courses )Sporting ActivitiesSocial ActivitiesHolidays
Warkworth War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvide a recreational and functional facility for all the groups and organisations within the local area.
Leeds Cricket And Football Hospital Relays Association
Arts, Health, LeisureHOSPITAL RADIO BROADCASTING, SPECIFICALLY PROVIDING A SERVICE OF SPORTS COMMENTARIES FROM THE MAIN SPORTING VENUES IN LEEDS ON FOOTBALL, CRICKET, RUGBY UNION, RUGBY LEAGUE AND OTHER SPORTS.
Dartford & Crayford Unit 99 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Sea Cadet Corps is a uniformed youth activity, that is not pre service, open to all young people aged 10 to 18.The aim of the corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, through a programme of educational and sporting activities, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Hoxne Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities for the community to support a range of local functions such as Pre-School and, local community clubs (Gardening, Badminton, Choir), weddings, funeral teas and other gatherings. The Village Hall is also a venue for educational and recreation activities, Ballroom Dancing /Salsa/Yoga/Spanish classes and hosts theatrical performances by amateur dramatic groups.
Ulleskelf Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureHIRING OF VILLAGE HALL FOR VARIOUS ACITIVITIES FROM CHILDREN'S PARTIES, CONCERTS, CRAFT FAIRS, SPORTS, evening classes and educational programmes ETC
Heather Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThis area is held by the Parish Council in trust for the provision of and maintenance of a recreation ground or playing field and any building on the site for recreational, leisure and educational activities for all residents in district for the benefit of all without discrimination.The hall, built in 2016, is being used by all sections of the community for various events and activities
Cury Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureAt the village hall different organisations hold coffee mornings on a Wednesday when the Post Office is there. We also hold private parties, discos, Christmas parties for the children & OAP's, race nights, barbecues, quiz night, bingo, Mr & Mrs evening. Different organisations hold meetings there , eg WI, YFC,Cury Old Cornwall society Cury Hunt keep fit, Art classes U3A Line dancing & others.
Brandeston Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo successfully operate and manage the Village Hall and Recreation Ground facilities with a view to providing the local community with activities and social opportunities. These are aimed at all sectors of the community.
Northamptonshire Natural History Society And Field Club
Arts, Heritage, LeisureProvide faciltities and accommodation for members to meet and discuss various Natural History acitivities, such as astronomy, photography, archaeology, history, geology, meteorology, etc
Freethorpe Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE FOR COMMUNITY USE.NUMEROUS ORGANISATIONS USE THE FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IT IS USED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR ELECTIONS AND MATTERS OF PUBLIC/VILLAGE INTEREST. YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALSO USE IT AND OF COURSE,THE VILLAGE SPORTS CLUBS
Twinberrow Foundation
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining Twinberrow Woods as a natural woodland for the recreation of the people
Hurley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Hurley without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, to improve the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The hall is also hired to third-parties for meetings, classes and celebrations.
Tunbury Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall, for the use of the local community within Kent without distinction of political, religious or other opnions. Including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Brancepeth Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGarden Club; Flower Guild; Snooker Club;Cinema Club; Youth Club; Tai Chi exercise class; PIYO class; Badminton Club; Archive & History Group; Yoga; Choir; Art Class; Knit & Natter; Coffee Morning; Jazz Night; Progressive Supper; Christmas Show; Quiz Night; Sunday Lunch club: etc.
St Swithin's Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Health, LeisureOur aim is to provide good facilities for social, educational & sporting activities to local residents and the city of Lincoln at low cost. REGULAR ACTIVITIES ARE: Table tennis, Combatting addiction (alcohol & gambling), Training courses and Support groups run by charities. We also host a lively youth club, as well as a popular parent toddler group and frequently host private events.
7th A Rochdale Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the physical spiritual & mental development of young people. Outdoor activities, camping, walking etc
University Of The Third Age (south East London)
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureU3A (S.E. London) advances the education of older people no longer in employment in S.E. London. We provide recreational activities and facilities for these with the object of improving people's interest in, and enjoyment of life. We are a self-help group.
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.