Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Stretton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe organise village events including a Summer party every year. The Hall is let to private organisations including exercise classes, arts & crafts, special interest groups and children's activities. We also hire out to individuals, mainly for parties and weddings.
Woolhope Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a parish hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Bedford Unit No 29 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe help young people to become responsible adults through sport, teamwork and individual problem solving using a nautical theme.
James Reckitt Memorial Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreation and village hall facilities for local residents
Pontymister Youth
Beneficiary group, LeisurePontymister Youth Club offers opportunities for young people to participate in a full and varied programme of social, educational, cultural and sporting activities.
Budock Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space for all age groups including those with disabilities for recreational purposes. Available as a meeting place for other charities/voluntary organisations,club acitivities and for fund raising for purposes to support same. Bringing of the local community together. Available for use as a polling station.
28th Kingswood (1st Downend) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities i.e* Education/training* Sport/recreation
Women's Institute - Barnston
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of members meeting hall providing facilities for fellowship, support, sporting, exercise and creative activities.
Magdalen Laver Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall for use by local clubs ( Bowls, Table Tennis, Youth Club Etc) and a venue for social gatherings for local people
Dagnall Recreation Room
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall to be hired for recreational, sporting, fund-raising and educational purposes. Primarily for use by the residents of Dagnall village but also available to the general public.
Ilminster Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Cattle Showing, Duke of Edingburgh and Meetings & Social Events.
Cleveland Schools' Sports Council
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe council shall act as the parent or co-ordinating organisation for schools' sport in Cleveland (comprising the boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton) in order to help and educate boys and girls through their leisure time activites to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and t
Codford Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall, used for Weddings, parties, dances, meetings, sports i.e. soft bowls, badminton, Keep Fit , dancing, Charity lunches and dinner, lectures,
Hoath Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall serves a mainly rural community. Currently a mens club, WI, gardening club, pre-school, carpet bowls, whist drives, bingo sessions, film nights, singing group; the hall is also used for monthly coffee mornings, quizzes, parish council monthly meetings and for various church functions. There is an annual pantomime and occasional village celebrations.
Southill Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureTABLE TENNIS CLUBGENERAL COMMUNITY USE/OCCASIONAL BOOKINGSCRAFTSFITNESS CLASSES
1st Sutton At Hone Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for boys and girls including camps and leisure visits. The Group is inclusive and has very active Scout, Cub and Beaver units and committed leaders. It also has a strong and supportive executive committee. The Group has its own scout hall, activity area and a wide range of equipment for camping and other events. It has its own mini bus with safety seat belts.
5th Darlington (st Mary's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide progressive training for boys and girls in various skills, from age 5 yrs to adults - based upon The National Scout Assoc policies, leaders, in consultation with the children, arrange weekly and long term programmes, utilising local facilities, programmes consist of games, music & constructive work both indoors & out - camping, climbing, hikes, abseiling, water activities.
Loxley Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisureworks to support the neighbourhood and provides facilities for pre-school ,carpet bowls ,karate and other groups.
College Of The Third Age (newcastle)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureA. To advance the education of the public in particular the education of people aged 50+ who are not in full time employment in the Newcastle Under Lyme & surrounding area. B. To improve the conditions of life for the over 50's in the above area in the interests of their social welfare by providing facilities for leisure & recreational activities.
Tynings School Parent Staff And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEnhance the Education of children in the school. With particular attention to art/culture, sports/recreation and environment/conservation/heritage. To promote the effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
Everton Sports And Community Pavilion
LeisureRun and maintain the EVERTON SPORTS AND COMMUNITY PAVILION.
2nd Market Rasen Scout Group
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureScouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, abseiling, cycling and canoeing while having fun. We meet weekly, catering for youngsters aged 6 to 18 supporting them with skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
National Fruit Collections Trust
Leisure, Researchthe trust was established for the advancement of the educaiton of the public in the art and science of horticulture, research into fruit husbandry, and the conservation and evaluation of cultivars of fruit
Carhampton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureAs a village hall we offer a safe, comfortable building for parishoners etc. to hire for meetings, recreational pursuits, parties etc.
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.