Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Shoscombe Social Welfare Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement and maintenance of Shoscombe Social Welfare centre (Village Hall) and the attached recreation ground.
Black Notley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintence of premises known as Black Notley Village Hall which provides facilities for the use of clubs and village organisations for recreation, entertainment and formal events.
Chignals & Mashbury Village Hall Management Committee
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisurePromoting, assisting, training and recreation through classes, recreational activities, meetings and entertainment for inhabitants of the parish and immediate vacinity. Hire hall, to join groups - WI, bowls, gardening, wine, keep fit, cricket, made available for parish meetings, polling stations. Run fund raising events for maintenance & development of the hall actively pursued grants to enable us
Ipswich Sports Club For The Disabled
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Club based at Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich who provide sports and social facilities for the disabled and their friends and families in the Ipswich area. The main activity we offer is Wheelchair Basketball, where our team play a visiting team each week on a friendly basis.We provide a place where the disabled can mix and feel comfortable within their environment
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of social and recreational amenities for the benefit of inhabitants of the parish and its immediate vacinity
Long Stratton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the inhabitants of Stratton St Mary and Stratton St Michael and the surrounding district 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 life for the said inhabitants.
Burraton Community Centre
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is used for various clubs and organisations within the Borough of Saltash to carry out their activities; ie Age Concern, Karate, Barber Shop Choirs,Community players,U3A, Keep Fit, Educational purposes, private use (parties), health and education, Concerts, shows, crafts
4th Rochford Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation & Training of young people to teach them, amongst other things, self respect, self reliance, survival, discipline and respect for others by means of various indoor and outdoor activities.
Tadley Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity manages a hall erected in memory of 6 local men who gave their all during the second world war. Regular hires include RAOB, 4 dance groups, fitness training classes, mother baby and toddler classes and other small groups. The hall is available for hire for other functions at other times including Saturdays and Sundays.
Ffrith And Llanfynydd Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of Community Hall. Provision of activities to provide recreation and leisure to the local community.
Peakirk Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Peakirk Village Hall Management Committee encourages the use of the hall for social, educational, recreational, sporting and fund raising activities. The Committee is also responsible for maintaining the hall to an acceptable standard, complying with health and safety regulations along with raising the funds to pay for all the running costs, essential maintenance and improvements.
Stretford District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Scouts are dedicated to the development of boys and girls by the use of teaching and the involvement in activities such as canoeing, climbing, camping, archery, swimming and a whole host of activities which are recognised by the gaining of awards (badges).
The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall providing a meeting place for community activities. Used by groups such as W.I., Senior Citizens' Club, Lunch Club, Parish Council, as well as for activities such as dance, karate, yoga and dog training classes, quizzes etc. Facility for social fundraising functions such as dances, fetes, film and quiz nights. For hire as a venue for weddings, parties and similar functions.
Dudley Olympics
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareDudley Olympics provides year round athletics and social events for people with a learning disability, This includesswimming at Halesowen Leisure Centrefootball at Hillcrest Sports Hallathletics " " "social events within the clubentering sporting events at local and regional levels
9th Romsey (west Wellow) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of training, recreation, arts, culture and sports activities for children and young people under the guidelines set out by The Scout Association.
3rd Hoddesdon Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivities include camping, visits, sailing, water sports, bowling, hillwalking, learning about cooking, and gardening, and taking part in various fund-raising activities.
Birdham Village Hall Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Trustees provide hall facilities to villagers for functions:-Yoga and fitness classes, dancing, youth group, weddings, choir practices, parties, various hirings etc.
Stratton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareorganising and running a community hall for the benefit of the Stratton and district community including education and health activities, social events, sports and providing support for people with disabilities. Supporting local culture and religious groups and a venue for public meetings forums and neighbourhood support groups
Trowbridge Musical Theatre
Arts, LeisureTo give members the opportunity to participate in the many facets of musical theatre and to present these productions for public entertainment.
Hovingham Village Hall
Associations, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL, CHARITABLE AND SOCIAL GROUPS AND FOR THE SCHOOL.THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SEEK TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE FACILITIES TO MEET A WIDER RANGE OF ACTIVITIES E.G, WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND MORE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES). THE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ABLE TO HOLD HIRE RATES FOR THE COMING YEAR. CONTRACT WITH NYCC TO PROVIDE TRAINING VENUE.
Dinton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding a meeting place for local people and groups for recreation and leisure purposes
The Grosvenor Park
Childcare, LeisureFor the purposes of a park, exercise or playground for the use, enjoyment and recreation of the inhabitants and visitors of the city and borough of Chester
East Malling Institute
LeisureProvision of a hall for community and recreation purposes
Trust Property Held In Connexion With Marsh Gibbon Group Of United Reform Churches
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, ReligionServices every Sunday with occasional special services during week, and on special occasions. Prayer meetings. Bible studies. Fellowship groups. Occasional meals and suppers and coffee mornings. Now also providing a Lunch Club for the elderly in the village. Toddler group meet on Tuesday mornings, Yoga in the hall on Wednesday evenings and Band practice on Thursday evenings.
Beeston Old Boys' Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, SocietyTo promote good citizenship & mutual helpfulness among ex-members of the Boys Brigade and youth organisations. Specifically sport/recreation and to assist other charities & voluntary bodies and make grants to any youth organisation. Provides buildings and facilities for the execution of such activities.
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.