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Leisure Charities

Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,074
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Okehampton Community And Recreation Association

Leisure

To advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objectives of improving the conditions of life for all those living in the catchment area of the Charity.

Latest Income: £404,709
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Fitz Park

Facilities, Leisure

The Trust was formed in 1882 covering 28 acres of park land in central Keswick, Cumbria adjoining the river Greta. A new scheme was drawn in 1995 and management of the Parks is now the responsibility of Keswick Town Council as sole trustee.

Latest Income: £403,470
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society

Economic and community development, Leisure, Research

Encouragement and General advancementof science and practice of agriculture and horticulture in the widest sense delivered through an annual show

Latest Income: £400,376
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Kew Community Trust

Economic and community development, Leisure

Kew Community Trust is a registered charity which runs The Avenue Club and The Avenue Halls in Kew. The Avenue Club is a vibrant daytime social and leisure club offering a range of classes, activities and events for those who wish to get the most out of retirement. The Avenue Halls provides a first-class venue and welcomes people of all ages for recreation, classes, meetings and private functions.

Latest Income: £399,402
Areas of Operation: Richmond Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Weybourne Gymnastics Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

We provide gymnastic classes for children and young people, including those with disabilities or special needs. We also provide training for young people wishing to become qualified coaches (British Gymnastics) or judges.

Latest Income: £396,995
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Georgeham Old Rectory Trust

Leisure

Provide a Christian based conference and outdoor activity centre at an affordable level.

Latest Income: £389,338
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Kentish Town City Farm Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The charity is an educational/recreational project providing services covering environmental and community education/sports and recreation/play and youth work/elderly and special needs

Latest Income: £388,844
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Fuel Allotment

Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of grants for the benefit of the inhabitants of the civil parish of Sunninghill. Purposes include (in order of priority) relief of poverty, relief of age or sickness, supporting recreational facilities and supporting educational facilities.

Latest Income: £385,628
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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Letchworth Educational Settlement

Leisure

To provide a social centre for education and recreation open to all in a friendly, accessible and socially supportive atmosphere.

Latest Income: £385,460
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Plymouth Swallows School Of Gymnastics

Education, Leisure

THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND HIGH QUALITY GYMNASTIC COACHING AT ALL LEVELS

Latest Income: £384,613
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Polonsky Foundation

Leisure, Research

The primary objectives of the Foundation are: to promote access to and dissemination of cultural heritage through support of major cultural and educational institutions; to support education and research in the humanities and social sciences; and to support excellence and innovation in the arts.

Latest Income: £380,373
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Divine Youth Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare

(1) Advance hindu religion and education and mental and moral improvement in the light of Vedic philosophy and culture. (2) Relieve need due to age, poverty and sickness. (3) Provide facilities for recreation for public benefit and welfare.

Latest Income: £380,000
Areas of Operation: Portugal
Status: Registered
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The Multiple Sclerosis Research And Relief Fund

Health, Leisure

MS Research and Relief Fund supports MS groups in Morpeth, Jarrow, Durham, Berwick and Newcastle. We provide complementary therapies which are free of charge to people with MS and their primary carers, in addition we have accessible exercise classes, Tai Chi and a "fitness lounge" where people can use toning tables, MotoMed exercise machines and a vibrogym.

Latest Income: £376,856
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Exeter Canal And Quay Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure

The preservation of land, buildings around the Canal and Quay Basin The promotion and encouragement of high standards of architecture The promotion of educational and cultural activities and support of community participation in any form of healthy recreation, including waterborne sportsThe education of the public about the historic trade passing through Canal and Quay.

Latest Income: £376,580
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Barnet Recreational Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Donations to local community charities, including the development of youth rugby football.

Latest Income: £375,337
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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The World Of Glass (st Helens) Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure, Research

To educate the public generally in respect of science and technology with particular reference to the glass industry. To promote and advance public education by the maintenance of a museum to provide facilities for leisure-time occupation. To promote education in the sciences. To promote education in the arts and history

Latest Income: £369,027
Areas of Operation: St Helens
Status: Registered
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Derby West Indian Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure

Social, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.

Latest Income: £367,903
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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North Paddington Youth Club

Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

NPYC's facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, gym, I.T. room, kitchen, lounge, music room, art room, sensory room & youth hall for activities such as pool, table tennis, and board games. Holiday programmes include flying lessons, go karting, quad biking, driving lessons, jet ski-ing, sky diving, horse riding, scuba diving, cable ski-ing, theatre trips & residential experiences.

Latest Income: £367,699
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Oxford Sail Training Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

We provide the opportunity for adults and young people to go sailing at Farmoor Reservoir near Oxford. We teach sailing to both able and disabled young people.

Latest Income: £366,476
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Parkwood Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

PWCA is primariliy set up to provide Social Welfare & Education activities within the Parkwood Area. This includes a number of activities such as; Pre-School Nursery, Dancing Classes, Keep Fit, Slimming Classes and a number of internal groups (such as Camera, Organ, Radio enthusiasts groups).

Latest Income: £366,319
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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Brunswick Club Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

THE BUNSWICK CLUB IS A RECREATIONAL AND SPORTING CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, MAINLY BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 19.

Latest Income: £366,200
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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The Aylsham Agricultural Show Association Limited

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

1) - To promote all aspects of agriculture, by education, other activities, and in particular by holding an annual agricultural show.2) - To promote the usage and improvements to Aylsham Recreation Ground.3) - Surplus proceeds to be distributed as agreed by the Council, to mainly local charitable causes, and other charitable institutions.

Latest Income: £364,646
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Beaufort Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social care

GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL; AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS; ALL DAY CARE FACILITIES, BINGO, KARATE, TAI CHI, BALLROOM, LATIN, DISCO DANCING, BALLET & TAP DANCING, VARIOUS KEEP FIT CLASSES, SLIMMING CLASSES, UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE GROUP PLUS MANY MORE.

Latest Income: £363,839
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Stockwell Park Estate Community Trust LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

THE CHARITY RUNS A COMMUNITY CENTRE. A FREE INTERNET CAFE OPEN FROM 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK. ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE. A RANGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS, HALL HIRE, AND TRAINING COURSES RUN DAILY. THE PROBATION HUB OPERATES FROM THE CENTRE TWO DAYS A WEEK. OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN IS USED TO COOK DONATED FOOD FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WITH FOODBANK VOUCHERS

Latest Income: £362,943
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Alpine Garden Society

Arts, Facilities, Leisure

To promote an interest in all aspects of alpine plants, their cultivation in rock gardens and plant conservation in natural habitats. We are a membership organisation, publish a quarterly Journal for members, operate a seed exchange, make awards available for horticultural study, operate botanical tours for members to see plants in their natural habitats and publish alpine plant information.

Latest Income: £361,707
Areas of Operation: Denmark
Status: Registered
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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.