Leisure Charities
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29th Croydon (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, ResearchWe didn't have many activities during 2020 due to the Pandemic when we couldn't have face to face meetings. However, Scouts had a very active Zoom meetings In early part of year, Beavers celebrated Chinese new year, had a night hike and cooked pancakes. Cubs visited a synagogue, made pancakes, visited a Fire station and some went to the Science Museum. Scouts went ice skating, had a Winter camp
Lampeter Velfrey Community And Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureRecreational facilities in the parish of Lampeter Velfrey Pembrokeshire
Coads Green Social Centre
Arts, Education, LeisureThe hall provides a location and facilities for a range of activities throughout the year (based on a monthly events programme) including: Community & Administrative meetings, village fete & flower festival, theatre & pantos, sports activities (indoor short mat bowls, badminton, table tennis, football), arts & crafts, music events, variety shows, adult education, coffee mornings etc
St Mawes Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureRunning play ground and youth hut
Wyke Regis Community And Sports Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWe hire our halls for a variety of uses which benefit the local community, including Brownies, U3A table tennis, bingo, Weenies Toddler group, C'siders table tennis, youth activities, Slimming World, Weymouth Warlords Wargaming, Trainmaster and more. Local people can hire the rooms for one-off events and we actively promote community involvement in our planning and activities.
The Adventure Ranger Corp
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a military style organisation for young people 8 years upwards, we undertake lots of different activities ranging from camping, climbing, canoeing, expeditons (including The Duke of Edinburghs Award) Field Craft, Map Reading, First Aid and much more.
Mendlesham Community Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo enhance the quality and conditions of life for the members of the community residing in the Parish of Mendlesham (the Mendlesham Community) by the advancement of amateur sport, education and health for the public benefit of the Mendlesham Community. This to include supporting the provision of recreational facilities, playing fields, playgroups, a community centre and other amenities.
Witney Junior Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF SUCH MEMBERS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WHICH WILL WILL ASSIST IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT.
Easton-On-The-Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureEaston on the Hill Village Hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Easton on the Hill in the County of Northamptonshire 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.
Armenian House Limited
Facilities, LeisureProvide and maintain, in the interests of social welfare, a community centre and facilities for education, recreation and other leisure-time occupation for the benefit of members of the public at large and in particular Gregorian Armenians in the United Kingdom and with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Carhampton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage and surrounding community recreation groups and sports hall.
Astley And Tyldesley Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe objectives of the scheme are the provision of facilities for such forms of recreation and other leisure time occupations as are conducive to the improvements of the conditions of living of the inhabitants of Tyldesley and the neighbourhood threeof and in particular (but not exclusively) such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community.
King's Lynn Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTRAINING AND RECREATION FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AS PART OF A NATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISATION IN THE TRADITION OF THE ROYAL NAVY.
Burnham And Highbridge Gateway Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareFor people with learning disabilities and their families. Aims to enable people with learning disabilities to access leisure and social activities in the community and opportunities for personal development including self-advocacy.Campaigns for the rights of people with a learning disability and works with other organisations and groups for the benefit of people with learning disabilities.
Gloucester Unit 155 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsibleadulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using anautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy. Activities include community based work, pulling (rowing), sailing, shooting, drill, Expedition Training, football, swimming, kayaking, power boating.
26th South West Cheshire Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureActivities for children aged 6 - 14 1/2 following scouting guidelines. Emphasis on outdoor pursuits, skills and social opportunities within the village setting and further afield.
Flitwick And Ampthill Sea Cadets
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSea Cadet unit offering children training and recreation between the ages of 10 and 18
Northamptonshire Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe Obelisk Centre provides recreaional facilities in the actual building and playing fields.The facilities are available for use by a local football club providing training and social arrangements for boys and girls under 18 years of age. During the summer months a cricket club uses the facilities as does a local blind elevenThe facilities are available free of use by disabled organisations
The Wadenhoe Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall that is hired out for private functions, educational classes and fund raisers.
Rotary Club Of Westhoughton Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSupport of local charities covering youth, senior citizens, sporting, medical and similar causes for people in Westhoughton. Also to a small extent, donations to international causes and projects in line with Rotary International aims and objects.
Heightington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe are a village hall that focuses on bringing the community together. We do this by providing entertainment and activities that are open to the whole community. Through these events we also raise funds to support & maintain the hall which is also a meeting & activity centre both during the day time, evenings & weekends.
The Monday Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a meeting place in Abbots Langley Herts where people with severe learning difficulties can meet up on a Monday evening.The club takes its members out bowling at least 6 times a year and to see a musical show in London once a year, the club meets at Abbots Langley Community Centre where we have many activities going on each week, Table tennis, Snooker, arts& Crafts, Coffee Bar ETC:
Glapwell (doe Lea) Miners Welfare Institute
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professionspromotion of social intercourse.mutual helpfulness,mental and moral improvement ,rational recreation,and the support of charitable activities via running from the premises football teams,junior and senior.senior citizen club,children pantomine and trips,darts,snooker,pool,dog club and fishing club.
33rd Wallasey Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo train and educate young people in sport and recreational activities and to help them become part of a team.
Lytham St Annes University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo promote education, cultural and leisure experiences and events for people who are no longer in full time employment in Lytham St. Anne's and its surrounding locality.
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.