Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Hillwerke Recreational Trust
Facilities, Leisurevillage hall providing facilities for the local community
Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall used by the local community for a variety of purposes. WI, Playgroup, Gardening Clubs, Dance Clubs, Hall Fundraising Events, Parish Council Meetings, Local Elections,Family Parties etc.
Recreation Ground For Children
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureYouth club, sports facilities etc for young people
Halliwick Association Of Swimming Therapy
LeisurePromotes all aspects of swimming for people with disabilities. It uses The Halliwick Concept.
Basingstoke And Deane Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) aims to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the traditions of the Royal Navy. Specific activities include all forms of boatwork, leadership and inter-personal development through teamwork, seamanship skills, engineering, catering and sports.
The Bradmore Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvides facilities for recreation for groups to meet on a regular or occasional basis. 38 various activities
Apperley Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvide/maintain a facility for local activities: eg Clubs for Children/Young People:Recreational/Learning activities eg Art; Bowls, Dancing, Pilates, Sports U3A; Yoga, others:Entertainments & parties:Social - eg Senior Citizen's Luncheon Clubs:Used by Groups - eg Apperley Cricket Club; Deerhurst & Apperley School PTFA; Apperley AFCParish- Parish Council Meetings; Annual Parish Assembly
The William Blake Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of south Petherton and neighbourhood in the county of Somerset 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.
Whitchurch Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of the hall for all inhabitants of Whitchurch and neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time activities.
St Helena Association (uk)
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureFundraising with a dance mini sports day.
Bilton Grange Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureB.G.C.A. provide creative and activities for all ages and abilities in the Hull area, which include pottery, art and crafts, a large community garden,food chain project, musical projects which include music and movement and our own skiffle band also the more traditional activities carpet bowls, karate, 55+ club, line dancing and work on a daily basis with excluded young people
Rimpton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureRun, operate & maintain Rimpton Village Hall in order to offer recreational/sporting facilities for the local community.
Mansfield Unit 233 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureSailing,Rowing,Kayaking,Camping,AdventureTraining,D OF E ect
Royden Hall
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe hall is becoming popular for christenings and parties for young children, which has increased our income. Recreational activities continue, with the regular user groups.
The Arts Society Chichester
Charitable activities, LeisureThe promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine arts.
Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club
Associations, Facilities, LeisureRecreational Activities
Doddington Recreation Committee (clapham Common) Club
LeisureThe field is used by the following clubs;-? cricket, football. Other events organised by the committee vary from quiz nights to race evening and themed nights. Bingo nights are held on a regular basis and, this aside the pavilion is let out to various organisations and private functions at a nominal rate.
Greater London Kent County Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirlguiding Greater London Kent has over 4,000 members meeting in over 240 units, usually on a weekly basis. As well as weekly meetings, our members take part in external activities, sleepovers, camps and international trips.Through County organised events we encourage our young people to make the most of the outside which includes a partnership with Beckenham rugby, Kent cricket and the RSPB.
1st Pulborough And Bury Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureActivities relating to scouting ie Hikes, camping, climbing, Faith, environment, for all children from the age of 6 to 14yrs. This encourages their own personal development and instil skills that make them a valuable asset to the community.
Scot Hay Social Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides a recreation field for the playing of sports and public open space for recreation by the residents of Scot Hay and the General public. We also provide a building and facilities for various recreational and social uses by the residents of Scot Hay and the General public.
Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ProfessionsWe provide facilities for members of the Centre to participate in the purchase of alcohol and the various recreational pursuits available in the Centre. We also have a large screen television for enhanced viewing by the members.
Greywell Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureSocial / entertainment / focal meeting point for village / facility to hire for private functions
Ecchinswell Village Hall And Recreational Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall and playing fields 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 parishioners of Bishops Green, Ecchinswell, and Sydmonton.
Flore Millennium Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureA village hall used for various hirers within and outwith the village of Flore.Typical regular hirers include Indoor Bowling, Martial Arts, Drama group and visiting theatre companies.
Tackley Village Memorial Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureLetting of village hall for regular and ad hoc events and some ball games eg badminton.Planned fund raising activities for the benefit of the village and to ensure adequate funds are available for hall improvements and maintenance.
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.