Leisure Charities
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The Warstock Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benifit of the inhabitants of Warstock, Maypole, Yardley Wood and Highters Heath areas, by working with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants to advance education and to provide facilities for social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation at the Warstock Community Centre.
Woodlands Estate Resident Freeholders' Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe are a voluntary Community Association. We maintain premises for social and community activities for all ages eg Social Events, Quizzes, Illustrated Talks, Film shows, Family workshops, Coffee Mornings, Gardening club, Summer Fun Days. We also welcome a local Special Needs School to use the open space and sports courts, and we support local charities.
North Scarle Village Hall
Facilities, Leisuresports and leisure
Bamburgh Pavilion
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of facilities for village sports and social activities
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance and management of Christchurch Community Centre
Longstanton Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a community building to enable village functions and childrens groups to be held
The Plymtree Parish Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF PLYMTREE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF 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.
St Dominick Parish Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureAll activities associated with parish halls-hiring hall to local organisations eg, Tuesday club, gardening club, hobbies group, also fund raising events.
62nd Southport (st Cuthbert's ) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureLocal Scout Group that provides education and training for young people through sporting and recreational activities.
Farthinghoe Village Hall
Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo enhance the social cohesion and life of the village by: Making available facilities for social, educational and recreational events, for the use of the village members, clubs, societies and school.Providing a programme of artistic and social events to bring together and entertain the members of the village.Funding the above from the rental and event income of the hall.
The Milverton Victoria Rooms
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the Parish of Milverton, including lettings management, fund-raising and seeking grant funding for capital expenditure for building improvements. We actively encourage new activities that might appeal to residents, e.g. computer, keep-fit, literature and theatrical events, as well as promoting the village hall as a centre for community activities.
1st Knaresborough (castle) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureGeneral charitable, education, training, sport, recreation, heritage, environment
Weedon Sports Association
LeisureTo promote sporting and recreational activities in and around the area for local residents and clubsCurrently actively progressing the design / funding and feasability study to provide a new sporting and Community Building in Weedon Village.Seeking funding and grant aid from other bodies and residents/business to support Project
County Council Of Clwyd Welsh Church Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of Education, relief of poverty, advancement of religion, relief in sickness, aid to elderly persons, aid for social, recreational, aesthetic, architectural, historical & scientific matters, medical research, probationers, visually impaired and emergency or disasters & other charitable organisations
Leven Valley And District Sports And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre, Playing Fields and Children's Playground supporting activities such as Play Groups, Local Meeting Groups, Cricket, Athletics, and other community and Sporting activities.
King George's Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe are a Sports and Community Centre for the Leven Valley District of Haverthwaite and surrounding villages. Activities include, Athletics, Cricket, Youth Club events and various other community activities.
Carperby Cum Thoresby Recreation And Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity provides play equipment and sports facilities for the residents of Carperby and the surrounding villages
Reigate Public Baths
LeisureEstablished in 1906 to ensure the continued provision of swimming facilities.
3rd St Paul's Cray Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity provides facilities and personnel to direct and assist children in Indoor/Outdoor activities in accordance with guidelines and regulations laid down by the Scout Association and County and/or District Teams. Currently, the Group operates three Sections - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts - and these Sections are open to Boys and Girls of appropriate ages defined by the Scout Association
Stourpaine Playing Fields And Village Hall Association
Childcare, Facilities, LeisurePlaying Field for the use of the residents of the village of Stourpaine. Tennis courts used by Stourpaine Tennis Club members. Village Hall for residents, local organisations and private hire.Childrens play area.Pavilion & changing rooms attached to playing fields for team games and seperate private hire if required. Also used by local Tennis Club.
The Treforest Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, Leisurefootball, netball, pool
Chartham Hatch Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureManagement of local village hall to provide facilities for local and other organisations relating to art and culture, sport and recreation, social and fund raising functions.
King's Cliffe Memorial Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision and maintenance of a village hall in King's Cliffe for the use of local residents, without distinction of political, religious or other opinion, for meetings, classes, recreation, leisure and social activities.
East Challow Village Hall And Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureHire and upkeep of East Challow village hall
Kidmore End Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManages recreation facilities in Parish of Kidmore End
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.