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.
The Bradford U3a
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareEducational and recreational activities. Most of our members are retired, some have retired early eg on company schemes for early retirement, some on health grounds. Social activities including coffee mornings with a visiting speaker, annual Xmas lunch, outings take place over the year. The charity is run by volunteers from among the members.
The Bracecamp Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide the facilities for the over 60s Club, Badminton, Judo for all ages. Brownies, Guides. British Legion, Womens Institute, Lademaking, Weight Watches, Yoga, Keep fit, Tea Dances, Pilates, Art, Line Dances, Embroidery, Short Mat Bowls, Extend
Eaglescliffe Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall charity is set up for the use of the inhabitants of Eaglescliffe & neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes & for recreation & leisure-time activities, with emphasis on sports.
Buccleuch Village Hall
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureMeeting venue & community centre, activities include - lindal pre school, St Peters Church rainbows & brownies, badminton, keep fit, dog training, parties, annual gala, senior citizen xmas party.
Rotary Club Of Glossop Trust Fund
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareRelief of the poor and needy, support of educational and sporting activities, support of medical research, worldwide.
Harvington Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureHarvington Village Hall is a facility which provides space for members of the community to come together to learn, share experiences and be entertained. Regular users of the Village Hall include a Nursery &Preschool; Yoga & similar exercise groups; an Amateur Dramatic Society; Rainbows and Girlguiding Groups; Phoenix Ladies Group; St. James Church events; Singing group; First school PTFA.
Club 87 For The Younger Disabled Of Lincoln
LeisureClub 87 is a social and recreational club for people with disabilities. Club 87 meets weekly with approx 120 attendees.DiscoKareokeParty nights with live entertainment.
Mellor Hall Foundation
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisuretHE CHARITY PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR GENERAL VILLAGE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES.IT ALSO PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE AREA.
Fuel Allotment
Facilities, LeisureRecreational activities provided:Play AreaTennis CourtsBasketball netsKick Football ModuleFootball PitchesGeneral Park Area
Tywardreath Village Hall
Education, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a parish hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit for:- advancing the education including the social and physical training of persons under 25 years of age; other more general use:- meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Bangor On Dee Sports Field
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE AN OPEN SPACE FOR PLAY AND RECREATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES. INCLUDES FOOTBALL PITCH, ALL-WEATHER MULTI-UTILITY GAMES AREA, BOWLING GREEN, TEENAGER / ADULT OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA.
Sheepy Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisureoperation and mantenance of the playing field in the village of Sheepy Magna for the use of all people within the parish.
Halford Village Hut
Facilities, Leisuresport/recreationeconomic/communitydevelopment/employmentchildren/young peopleelderly/old peopleother defined groupsgeneral public/mankindprovides buildings/facilities/open space
Brookdale Wildlife Garden Community
Associations, Environment, Facilities, Leisureproviding allotments for members, promote organic gardening, encouraging wildlife to grounds, working with nature.
Greencombe Garden Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ResearchTo permit the property to be used as and for a garden and arboretum for the enjoyment of the public and for the purpose of research by the growth and propagation of trees and plants with a view to the furtherance of the study and science of botany and the conservation of the nature and the increase of knowledge in respect thereof and the improvement of the methods and practice of horticulture.
Blisland Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall with kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and access also a stage area. Also a smaller room for committee meeting etc. Current activities include yoga, toddlers group, short mat bowls, WI, art class, keep fit class, karate for 6-16 yrs, table tennis also plays and other entertainment.
The Durham County Cricket Club Youth Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1. Organising, providing or assisting in the organisation or provision of facilities for cricket in County Durham2. Providing cricket organisation or facilities with the object of improving the life of people needing such facilities by reason of age, disability, poverty, social or economic circumstance.
7th Rugby(bilton)scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.Scout group-Beaver's Colony 6-8 yrs, Cub Pack 8-10.5 yrs, Scout Troop 10.5-14 yrs. Explorer Scouts 15-18 yrs.
Dorking And District University Of The Third Age
Education, LeisureEducational lectures and meetings, visits, interest groups and recreation for third age members.
Erpingham With Calthorpe Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProviding outdoor recreation field and play area. Providing indoor space for community activities for a variety of groups including children and young persons. Raising funds for the maintenance of the Village Hall.
Twenty Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureSocial and recreational for village and surrounding area
Roos Village Amenities Association
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvide sport and recreation facilities.
Cleator Moor Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe aims of Cleator Moor Youth and Community Centre is to provide a community facility for recreation and leisure time providing social welfare for the area. In partiular, but not exclusively for children and young people in the Cleator Moor area. We aim for these activities to develop their mental, physical and personal capacities so that they mature as individuals and members of society.
Grain Of Wheat International
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareGrain of Wheat (UK) pursues a vision to see children flourish. It gives grants to individuals and organisations in England & overseas which are personally known by trustees and to those linked with the Swiss charity Grain of Wheat International and the Global Children's Forum. Beneficiaries are involved in aspects of children's education, religious activities, recreation and the relief of poverty.
Thrussington Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of Hall for public use for recreation and sport.Social events for the benefit of villagers and 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.