Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Christians In Entertainment
LeisureChristians in Entertainment exists primarily to serve all those in the entertainment profession through spiritual encouragement, pastoral care, networking and personal support.
Carter Institute
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Clanfield 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.
St Buryan Parish Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureSt Buryan Parish Playing Fields Association works with our community to provide leisure opportunities which contribute to the health and well-being of all, ensuring that our plans fully comply with governance documentation and reflect the needs of the whole community.
Needham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareVillage hall to provide amenity facilities for local area. Currently: physical and mental well-being including pilates and yoga, bridge club, archaeology group, village social events including quiz nights, summer barbecues and armistice day celebrations, private lettings for children's parties and wedding receptions for the adjoining St Peter's church.
Upton-Cum-Kexby Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureV Hall is used for private functions and on a regular basis: Keep Fit: Zumba:Yoga: Bowls: WI Meetings.
Meysey Hampton Playing Fields Committee
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain the village playing field for it's use by the community
Rowington Church Charity
Leisure, ReligionThe Charity manages its its investment in order to provide an appropriate level of annual income. This, coupled with a share of the annual surplus from the Rowington Estate Charity is passed over to the Rowington Parochial Church Council.
Dinedor Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureVillage Associations (Art & Craft Group, Choir, Heritage Group, Keep-fit, Repair Cafe, Short Mat Bowls, Sports), community and fund raising events, Talk Community Hub.
The Lawns Club (minehead)
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide facilities for various clubs, the majority of whose members are of pensionable age. These include Dance Exercise, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls. Facilities available for non-members use.
Recreation Ground And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureCustodians of recreation ground and playing field held in trust for community of Llanfair Caereinion to enhance quality of life.
The People's Park And Recreation Grounds
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space parkland for the General Public
Boarshurst Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide a residential resource, Boarshurst Centre, for groups wishing to partake in educational, recreational (outdoor pursuits) in the Saddleworth Area. The Centre is run through a sister charity Saddleworth Outdoor Pursuits Association (702185).Very occassionally, provide small educational grants
The Gloucestershire Cricket Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo support the game of cricket for all.To help provide expertise, guidance and financial assistance for young people to achieve their full potential in cricket.To promote community participation in healthy recreation through cricket related physical or recreational activity in particular for those with ill health, disability or financial difficulties.
Lands Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity's purposes are to promote the benefit of inhabitants of Lands and Morley by providing the facilities for social welfare for recreation, leisure and education; to establish, maintain and manage a community centre for the purpose; and promote other charitable purposes as appropriate.
Elworthy Monksilver And Nettlecombe Community Hall
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Leisurefund raising to keep the community hall running for local activities such as short mat bowls, badminton, table tennis, art class, hiring out for events such as the odd wedding, harvest suppers, garden club meeting, village history society west somerset wildlife trust
Central Norfolk District Scouts
Associations, LeisureTo provide support for adults and Young Leaders with their roles in the provision of Scouting activities within the Central Norfolk Scout District. To provide district wide activities for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Provision and upkeep of a District camping resource at Garveston
Stowe Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe fund raise to maintain our village hall for local organisations ie. W.I., art class, camera club, produce guild, keep fit classes etc and for local residents private functions ie. wedding receptions, birthday parties, funerals etc.
265th Birkenhead (st Stephen's Prenton) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScout group, operating meetings and activities for Beevers, Cubs and Scouts. We have weekly meetings trips and camping activities.
Cherry Burton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Village Hall providing recreation facilities for the local community
Harlescott Centre Association
LeisureTo promote the benefits to the inhabitants of the beneficial area without distinction of sex or political or religious or other opinions by associating local authorities voluntary organisations and the inhabitants of the area of benefit in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation
Reading Retirement Centre (f I R T R E E )
Arts, LeisureFit,ness in Retirement taking relaxation and exercise. Movement to music.Linedancing Scrabble Lectures Choir Card games Rambles Bowls.
3rd Caterham (st John's Group) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE AIM OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRTUAL POTENTIALS, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.EG. CUB AND SCOUT CAMPS. BEAVER SLEEPOVERS. VARIOUS CANAL TRIPS. DISTRICT CAMP.CLIMBING, CANOEING, AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Holbeach St Marks Village Hall
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureSt Marks Village Hall provides a leisure recreational play area with a hall that is for hire by local clubs, organizations and the beneficiaries of Holbeach St Marks, The adjoining Parish and Hamlets.
The Chichester City Band
Arts, LeisureBrass Band which offers concerts and entertainment. We also train band members to improve their musical abilities and also run a training band with the prime objective to give musical training to youngsters and adults at no cost to themselves.
Redby Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureChildrens activites: Dancing, Karate, Gymnastics. Out of school club and breakfast club. table tennis clubs and football club.Fish society meetingsParent and Toddler groupsPilates, yoga, adult dancingRooms available for meetings or children's parties. Child Minders Club
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.