Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Trefonen Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for:(a) meetings, lectures and classes, and(b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Hale Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo help & educate young people through their leisure time activities so they can develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity and grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Rhiwfawr Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefits 0f The Inhabitants of Rhiwfawr & The Neighbourhood By Associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities Voluntary And Other Organisations In A common effort To advance education and to provide facilities In The Interests Of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said Inhabitants
Pike And Eure And George Walker Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe aim of the Foundation is to provide financial assistance to young people who live in Washingborough and Heighington, Lincolnshire, and who in the opinion of its Trustees are in need of help in order to undertake courses at college, university or join apprenticeship schemes. For example, help towards the purchase of tools or books and also sporting activities.
Pitsford Sportsfield Charity
LeisureOversees operation of Sportsfield
Saint Mabyn Peace Memorial
Facilities, Health, LeisureThe village hall, meeting room and kitchen is available to hire by the public for social, recreational and educational functions. It serves as a community hub for local residents and the wider community and is rented out for various events, such as, meetings, coffee mornings, parties, wakes, workshops, craft groups, exercise groups, mental health support, amateur productions and corporate events.
The Headley Sports Association
Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities for recreation for the benefit of the Parish of Headley and, in particular, to look after the management and upkeep of the Margery Wheatley Pavilion sited on the Headley Playing Fields.
Dunton Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvides sports facilities and playarea for various age groups
1st Little Heath And Potters Bar Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureScouting for boys and girls aged between 5-16. Young leaders and explorers unit also attached to group. Guidance, mentoring, outdoor activities, sports, competitions, fund raising, camping, badge activity.
Parish Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThis Charity manages the both the use of the public facilities available for hire at Pilning Village Hall and Playing Field and the funds received as income from that hire as well as any funds received as grants. It is responsible for the maintenance of the premises and to Pilning and Severn Beach Parish Council.
Friends Of Barrowby School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising to provide additional equipment for the use of pupils and to enrich their school life. Events included 50/50 Club, DVD and photo sales and raffle at Nativity plays; disco and a Summer Fair and refreshments at Sports day.
Langley Mill Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Charity's objects are to provide recreational facilities including an Institute for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Langley Mill in Derbyshire.
Eccleston Lane Ends Workingmen's Recreation Room And Library
Arts, Facilities, LeisureBOWLING CLUB
Upper Redesdale Show Society
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAnnual agricultural show in rural Northumberland. The Upper Redesdale Show has baking and craft classes, sheep dog trials, sheep judging and general entertainment with children's sports and live entertainment.
The Gloucestershire County Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association, founded in 1926, provides small grants and loans, technical advice and support to it's members - town & parish councils, sports clubs and other community organisations. The Association's aims are to help protect, improve and promote active use of parks, playgrounds and playing fields across the counties of Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.
Guildford Club For Disabled
LeisureGuildford Club for Disabled provides social support for the physically disabled which results in additional needs and requirements. The Club strives to provide wide ranging entertainment that caters for most age groups and their tastes.
Mariners Of Bewl
LeisureMOB exists to support and encourage the integration of Disabled people with the Able Bodied through the medium and enjoyment of sailing
Boughton Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSport/recreationEnvironmental/Conservation/Heritage
2nd Portchester (st Marys) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSports and leisure activities for young people.
The Hinckley Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureSupported disabled swimming gala, British Heart Foundation, arboreetum, coping with cancer, girl guides, scouts, community mini bus, Xmas gifts for people in hospital.
Village Hall Blackwell
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe activities during the year include the regular and ad hoc hiring of the hall for educational, social and entertainment functions and additionally the collaboration with a local church committee for fund raising events.
12th Gateshead (whickham Lions) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide learning activities for young adults & children. Provide outdoor activities for young adults & children. Promote scout ideals & standards of conduct for.
Faldingworth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains a building which is the village hall to be used by all members of the village for their social, sporting & public activities and entertainment.
Mencap Hillingdon North
Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR MEM,BERS WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
Blakeney Youth Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareYouth Club providing recreation, learning and social activities for children between the ages of 5 and 18 in the local area
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.