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.
Old Hill Cricket Ground Trust
LeisureProvision of recreational facilities at Old Hill Cricket Ground for local inhabitants
St George's Community Centre Harrogate
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates for the purposes of assisting people with disabilities, through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical,mental and spiritual capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved
Boldon Miners' Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsSenior & Junior Football, Senior & Junior Cricket, coaching of Football & Cricket for all ages.Other activities include playtime activities (Games) for Children who do not participate in the above. We also provide a Social area for all ages.
Harling Community Centre
Education, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a community centre for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Harling and surrounding districts, without the distinction of political, religious or other opinions. This includes use for meetings, classes, recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area.
1st Stanmore Scout Group
Associations, LeisureOur mission is to allow our young members explore the wide range of activities that are available to them; From a simple hiking through to a sport or camping and associated scouting activities.
The Victoria Hall, Kemerton
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Kemerton and the neighbourhood ("the area of benefit") without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions, and in particular for 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.
Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOffley Hay Village Hall provides facilities for local organisations and residents to get together. Regular users include Bridge Club, Art Group, Men's Keep Fit, Tia Chi, Women's Institute and Ladies Circle. It is also used for one off hire e.g. parties, weddings, Caravan Club weekends etc..
Cradley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is to maintain the Village Hall for the communal benefit of the inhabitants of the Diocean Parish of Cradley including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation. The Management Committee aims to provide first class hall facilities, at an affordable cost, to voluntary organisations serving the community.
Clapham Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureOut of school activities for young people including sport, art & craft, cookery, holiday schemes, outings to places of interest, etc. Separate club sessions for different age groups.
Landrake And District Young Farmers Club
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home craft, country life and related subjects. In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Fulmer Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fulmer in the County of Buckinghamshire without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures, and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisuretime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Staithes Village Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvide a building for community use. Events for our own funding include Coffee Mornings, Music events, exercise classes and well being sessions
The Chingford Community Association
Associations, LeisureBy associating voluntary groups and organisations, and individuals, provides facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving conditions of life for those individuals.
Old Oundelian Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe objectives of the Fund are to give financial assistance to any Old Oundelian or their children at Oundle School, Laxton School or at some Preparatory School or at some recognised place of higher education. To found Scholarships, Exhibitions or Bursaries and to give financial assistance by loan or gift to any Old Oundelian or their dependants in need or in furtherance of recreational activities
Barlby Community Primary School
Education, LeisureProviding or assisting the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities
Chardstock Community Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo manage the local community hall for the benefit of the residents of Chardstock Parish without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Whissendine Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Whissendine for use for meetings, classes, recreation and leisure activities.
The Surrey County Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureSCPFA a charity working with local communities to improve outdoor recreation & play facilities & to protect threatened facillities, We work for all age groups but particularly children, young people & village communities. To achieve this we aim to raise funds & to make available grants & loans. Additionally,we offer technical advice on planning, design & contruction of play facillities
Stapleton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTrust for the purposes of a village hall, for the use of the inhabitants of Stapleton and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use of 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.
Tollerton War Memorial Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareUpkeep and running of Village Hall which provides a venue for many local activities including Playgroup, Toddler group, Badminton, Bowls, Ballet and Dance classes and meetings plus hiring out to local people for private social events.
Peter Tavy Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a village hall as an amenity for local people to meet and use for leisure and recreation purposes.
The Rowland St Oswald 1984 Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, LeisureProviding grants to charitable institutions for medical, welfare, recreational and religious purposes in and around the Wakefield and Appleby (North Lincolnshire) area.
Rotary Club Of Belper And Duffield Charitable Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareGrants to 1) Disabled & Elderly People's clubs 2) Disadvantaged/disabled Young People organisations 3) young persons undertaking missions/projects abroad 4) Promising Young People in sport.Youth Leadership Awards.Grants to Rotary Foundation UK & other Rotary Projects.Orphanage project in KenyaAwards to young persons for outstanding achievement.
The Medway Towns Band
Arts, LeisureMusic organisation (brass band); promoting brass band music through public and private events such as contests, concerts and entertainment.
Ingleton And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareJudo Club, Wine Circle, Library, Women's Institute, Dance Groups, Film Club.Informative talks, and various social activities including annual Village Fayre, occasional theatre production.Children's parties.
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.