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.
Torridge U3a
Education, LeisureEducation and Learning. Sport , leisure activities
The St Johns Residents Association Corner Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureOnce weekly company, support, entertainment and lunch for elderly and housebound in the local area. Supported by volunteers and some paid staff.
The Vernon N Ely Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureGrant making charity concentrated on the London Borough of Merton and tennis related charities
Cwmtwrch Miners' Welfare Hall
Leisure, ProfessionsThe Miners' Welfare Hall is intended for use as a place to facilitate recreation, education and social integration, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cwmtwrch and its surrounding areas.
Toftwood Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe are a village hall and provide facilities for activities. Fundraising to maintain the hall in good condition.
St Buryan And District 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.
South Ferriby Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCommunity activities for both young and elderly. Pre-school, toddlers, tai-chi, pilates. Parties. Music. South Ferriby is situated in the 'low villages' of N. Lincolnshire. We are a rural, farming community and the Village Hall is a lifeline to many.
Wrexham And District Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureAmateur symphony orchestra open to persons of all ages and backgrounds/race. 5 concerts per year in Wrexham for the entertainment of the general public. Active in the arts in Wrexham working with local council and arts groups. Some concerts arranged to raise funds for and promote local charities.
31st Gravesend St Aidans Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePromoting scouting within the kent area to the youth. Outdoor activities, climbing, walking, archery and camping. Indoor activities, badge work and meetings.
Ditton Priors Recreation Association
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides recreational facilities for use by the village and surrounding areas. There is a pavillion, with main Hall, kitchen and toilets. Outside there is a playing field, Multi Use Games Area and a childrens playground.
1st Lyneham Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProvide recreational activities as part of the Scout Association.
Parkham Allardice Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProviding hall hire for local school, play group, sports groups (both adult and children), local activities and groups across the whole community., covering all ages.
Rushall And Charlton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a meeting place and entertainment for the people in Rushall and Charlton St Peter
Riley Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGreen park with open access to public, children's play area, youth football, charity fundraising activities e.g. fete, musical festival and general ad hoc activities. Eight historical Heritage Trail Display Units installed to acknowledge the Centenary of the Trust in 2014 and for educational reasons.
Broadwell War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe carrying on of a non-sectarian and non-political institution and place of social and educational intercourse and of physical and mental recreation and improvement for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district defined in the trust deeds.
Nantyffyllon Miners' Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareThe Miner's InstituteIs the focal point of many local social activities in the Llynvi valley Activities include Social Bingo and meeting point, Home of Nanty Youth Club, Private Gym in Basement complex. Children's Playgroup Ballroom and Street Dancing.and Jazzband practice.Social activities for the local rugby club & other local social events.Venue for Educational & Training Activities.
Cold Ashby Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureThe management and provision of recreational and sporting facilities in our village
Middleton Village Hall (warwickshire)
Facilities, LeisureCharity exists for the facilitation and provision of recreational, social and educational activities for residents and associates of the Parish of Middleton in North Warwickshire.
Old School Charity
Education, LeisurePROMOTION OF HERITAGE IN THE GRENOSIDE AREA AND PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND MEETING FACILITIES, FOR RESIDENTS OF GRENOSIDE AND THE LOCAL DISTRICT.
Grittleton Sevington And Leigh Delamere Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureHiring out village hall & recreation ground.
Young Men's Christian Association Orrell Branch
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSports recreation. Children/young people. Elderly/old people. General public/mankind. Provides buildings/facilities/open spaces.
Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureBowerchalke Village Hall provides an attractive and well-equipped venue for a wide variety of local community activities and events. These are open to all and include social functions, arts and crafts lessons, and musical and theatrical entertainment, as well as charitable fundraising and meetings of local community organisations. The hall is also available for private hire, subject to the agreeme
Stratford St Mary Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureWe are the management committee for our village hall and adjoining playing field providing social and recreational facilities for all who wish to use them.
Nine Acres Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMANAGES THE RECREATION GROUND USED BY THE PEOPLE OF CHARLBURY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR SPORTS AND RECREATION. TO ASSIST IN THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT / ENHANCEMENT OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES ON THE RECREATION GROUND.
Bacton-On-Sea Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureVillage Hall with Wi-Fi internet facilities. Fully accessible main hall, and annex/meeting room.Providing a Community Hub with keep fit, medau, art group, book group, gardening club and local history group,childrens' play group, craft groups, line dancing. Available to hire for business meetings, parties, events and local groups.
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.