Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Lincoln Social Centre
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManagement of rural village hall providing recreational and educational facilities for the local community
Bricklehampton,elmley Castle And Netherton Village Community Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThis community charity serves the beneficiaries of Bricklehampton, Elmley Castle and Netherton, by providing a village community hall for the purposes outlined below. The range of activities includes education, wedding receptions, aerobics, arts performances, sports (badminton), meetings of clubs a pre-school and the Parish Council etc..
Whitchurch Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureA variety of community activities including parish council meetings, local societies - amenity, bridge, history for example - leisure classes (pilates, line dancing) toddlers' group, art exhibitions, drama productions and private parties.
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvides human resources, buildings, open space & facilities for many activities eg table tennis, dancing, arts, plays.
Village Hall And Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall and Recreation Ground
Church Eaton Reading And Recreation Room
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. The hall has a stage and a store room. It is used for a wide variety of community activities including coffee mornings, craft classes, parish council, dog training, informal indoor sports, toddlers group, village markets, village festival. Also private hire functions, such as weddings, parties, meetings, study and school groups.
Friends Of Stratford Primary
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising to provide financial support to the educational & pastoral aims of Stratford Primary at Broad Street. The PA has funded external activities which support and reinforce the curriculum, such as Life Skills Programme and Skipping Workshop. Additionally the PA has purchased library and classroom books, ICT equipment and indoor sports equipment.
Chipstead Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity exists to educate and inform its' members in a social atmosphere providing leisure and educational activities.
Association Of Friends Of Cornwallis Court
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities to the Residents of Cornwallis Court to increase their comfort and provide entertainment.
The Durrington And District Day Centre For The Elderly
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareOutings, theatre trips, shopping, holidays, friendship and company.Playing dominos, cards and knitting and reading. We also do jigsaws and quizzes and have entertainment.
Wallsend Unit 345 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth organisation for young people using the themes of the Royal Navy. Activities: Adventure training, sailing, boating, power boating, ships visits, canal holidays, drill, seamenship.
Thurston Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSports and Recreation Facilities
Highbridge War Memorial Trust (southwell House)
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure(a) Provision and maintenance of a small village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings lectures and classes, recreation and leisure time occupations for the benefit of the inhabitants of Highbridge(b) Upkeep and maintenance of garden of remembrance as a memorial to men who gave their lives in World War II
Caton St Paul's School P T A
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureParents, teachers and friends of Caton St Paul's School raise extra money for school projects and equipment e.g. library books, computers, sports and outdoor equipment. They also contribute by supporting the School Sports Day, the annual Christmas Fair and also by donating money towards children attending outside school activities e.g. Young Voices.
Greenfields Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe association operates for the benefit of the residents of the Fiddlewood estate and surrounding neighbourhoods in Norwich. It manages a community centre to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said residents.
1st Edwinstowe Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCommunity work, gaining badges, Camping and outdoor activities.
Byfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust Property shall be held upon trust for the purposes of a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Byfield and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use for meetings, lectures and classes, and recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Ratley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the purposes of promoting the physical & mental recreation, & social, moral & intellectual development for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Ratley.
Seaford Lifeguards
Animals, Leisure, Saving of livesSEAFORD LIFEGUARDS ARE A VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION WHO PATROL SEAFORD BEACH WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS FROM 1ST MAY TO 30TH SEPTEMBER. THEY ALSO MONITOR THE BYELAWS FOR LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL, INCLUDING SPEEDING BOATS WITHIN THE SWIMMING AREA AND DOG FOULING. THEY ENDEAVOUR TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS BY VIGILANT OBSERVATIONS AND WARNING OF THE DANGERS OF THE SHELVING SEA.
Cartwright And Kelsey School Parents Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ReligionThis Parents Association organise events that are fun, improve community relations and provide sociable entertainment for the children and parents alike. At the same time we raise funds for the enhancement of education of all the children at the school, now and in the future.
3rd Prestatyn Parish Church Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionRECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Dance Kaleidoscope
Arts, LeisureDANCE KALEIDOSCOPE DESCRIPTIONFormed 1964. Charity 1977 Reg.No. 516104To give training and performance opportunities to young dancers hoping to work in the entertainment field. The Company members prepare scenery, lighting, costumes, administration for productions. Bi-annual European tours, ballets and musicals. Support to charities.
Debden Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureI don't know
Rochford Tower Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide space and facilities from young to old people for charitable and general purposes. We provide buildings and open space for sporting activities for young, old and disabled.
Rockwell Green Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall provides a venue for activities eg. scouts, OAPs, keep fit, whist drives, parties, short mat bowls etc. & bingo.
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.