Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Sholto Vere Hare And George Harry Wickes
LeisureFor Relief in Need and for the provision, maintenance and support of Social Welfare, recreation and other leisure time occupation
Fairways Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureAshtanga Yoga Yin Yoga Mindfullness sessions Library servicechildrens yogaCardio fitnesspilatesfundraising events Holistic health therapiescafe 3 Religious groups Various keep fit groupsC'mon in Club (learning difficulties anCouncil surgeries and meetingQi GongGardening
Pantyfedwen Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Community Hall provides a venue for local community groups including fitness classes, Merched Y Wawr, meeting rooms for committees, and includes a venue for private functions. Cylch Meithrin & Ti a Fi (Mother and toddler group) meet daily & weekly during term time. The Hall is used by the local school and as a venue for several Eisteddfodau during the year.
St Stephen's Recreation Club
Facilities, LeisureProvides facilities for sporting activities (football, cricket, bowls), recreation area and play equipment and skateboarding equipment. In addition, our facilities include outdoor gym equipment available to all.
Leighton Buzzard Church Scout Group
Associations, Environment, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingSport/recreation
The Southend Masonic Welfare Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1. To help the recovery of the sick and those recuperating from illness by providing or assisting in providing therapeutic and recreational aids and facilities;2. To provide holidays or holiday accomodation and entertainment for the aged infirm and convalescent;3. Fo the relief of poverty qne distress
Whittington Senior Citizens Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureSocial, sport and recreational activities for the over 50's from the village and surrounding area. We also provide a building for use by a new Youth Group and for other charities and locals to use.
Berry Hill Memorial Institution And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureAccess for the all people within the local community to be able to participate in leisure/craft activities, 7 days a week.
Friends Of Acresfield School
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, LeisureOur aim every year is to provide our school with extra funds to help them buy supplies that they might otherwise not be able to. We have raised money in the past to help with playground improvements, football kits and books.
The Oakley Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Oakley Institute operates under the name of West End (Esher) Sports & Social Club providing sporting and social facilities for the residents of West End, Esher.2 Saturday cricket teams play in the Fullers League and a Youth section. There are 2 Saturday football sides playing in the Guildford & Woking Alliance together with a Colts section playing on Sundays. There is also a Pigeon Club .
Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for use of Community
Hauxton School Association
Education, LeisureFete's, Pamper Evenings, Sponsored Events, Triathlon, cake sales, non school uniform days
Withycombe Raleigh Church Of England Primary School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe purpose of the Association is to help fund and provide facilities or items for education at the school not provided from statutory funds. Fundraising activities include: Christmas and summer fayres, sports day, sale of school calendar, jumble sales, fashion shows and various social events.
Fiskerton-Cum-Morton Village Hall Playing Field And Pavillion
Facilities, LeisureTo provide sports, village hall and playing fields for the local community
Drimpton Hall And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisurePROVIDE A BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES AND SPORT WITHIN THE VILLAGE
Clapton And Wayford Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall which provides venue for film club, table tennis ,yoga,knit and natter group to regularly meet. Also a venue for both Wayford and West Crewkerne parish council meetings. Throughout the year coffee mornings,bingo,jumble sales and quizzes are held as well as plays and music evenings.
South Perrott Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureYoga, Upholstery, Short Mat Bowls, Childrens Group, Social Evenings, Suppers, General Support to village activities
Thornton-Le-Beans Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureLetting and maintaining Thornton-le-Beans Village Hall and organizing the Annual Show and Children's Sports Day in the village.
The Frank Reynolds Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a community centre at which a wide range of recreational, educational and social activities take place on a regular basis. Facilities are also available for hire by members of the public.
Bradenstoke Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureHire of Hall to various Recreational Clubs including Bowls, Bingo, Art and Crafts, Memory, Alzheimers, Dance clubs and Exercise classes.Hire of Hall for private parties and other celebratory functions.Fundraising events including Bingo, fairs, plant sales.Community events: Village fair , National and Royal events
The National School Sailing Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureNSSA promotes sailing as part of the educational experience of young people.
Shillington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Object of Shillington Village Hall Trustees is the provision and maintenance of a Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Shillington and the neighbourhood 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 their lives.
Newham Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are committed to improving opportunities for young people in a structured and disciplined environment. We educate them through boxing training so as to develop their physical and mental capacities and help them to mature as decent individuals and valued members of society. It is our sincere hope that we are a positive influence and can help them to achieve their full potential in life.
Pavenham Village Hall And Playing Field Charity
Facilities, LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision for the inhabitants of the Parish of Pavenham of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Marlpit Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe operate and maintain a community centre together with the local authority for the benefit of the population living in the Marlpit area of Norwich. We provide facilities for user groups such as pre-school clubs, international groups, youth clubs, and a number of other recreational clubs. We also provide free internet access and PC facilities for persons living in the area.
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.