Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Llanfaelog Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities, Housing, LeisureLlanfaelog Village Hall operates for the benefit of the community of Llanfaelog and surrounding area in being a quality facility, housing numerous activities for children, young people, older people including social educational, cultural, recreational events. We have also been selected for a pilot waste/recycling project with Anglesey County Council. Helping those in neeed during COVID-19 pandemic
Bulkington Cyp (club For Young People)
Beneficiary group, LeisureFootball,Cricket,Netball,Hockey,Basketball
Lound Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding and maintaining a village hall for the people of Lound and providing recreational, educational and leisure activities for the benefit of the residents.
Tydd St Mary Playing Field Committee
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreational facilities for the village residents and visitors to hire for personal use and fundraising activities.
The Winter Jubilee Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe charity owns and manages the Village Playing Field. The facilities on the field include the Village Hall, Pavilion with shed and a Toddler's play area. There is also one all weather tennis court as well as a football and cricket pitch.
Montgomery Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity provides and manages a community building where several groups such as youth, life long learning, fitness and health classes meet.
16th Burton On Trent Scout Group
Associations, Leisure"Scouting Activities" - These include camping, cooking, and many indoor plus outdoor adventurous activities. We also work towards many varied badges.
Linden Baroque Orchestral Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureWe play music of the 17th and 18th century using original instruments and historically informed performance practices. We often play unperformed music or unusual repertoire. We give concerts for public entertainment and education. We normally give one concert a year for charitable fundraising. We give platform for students and those who wish to learn the techniques.
Hayfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide a venue for social, recreational and educational activities and for the physical well-being of all age groups regardless of sex, age or ethnicity both indoors and in an adjoining garden.
The Chris Brasher Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation of people of the UK, with particular focus on those with special needs by focus by reason of their youth, poverty or social and economic circumstances.
Town Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a community hall for the use of the inhabitants of Lutterworth without distinction of political, religious or other opinions; including the 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 of the said inhabitants.Maintain, improve Lutterworth Town Hall.
1st Bearley And Snitterfield Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Group's Beaver, Cub and Scout sections provide activities based largely on the national Scout Association's programme for each. The Group also ensures a wide variety of outdoor activities with a number of camps in particular for Cubs and Scouts and the latter can participate in a District organised "Dovetrek" event spread over several weekends.
13th Warrington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe group consists of Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels. We have a wide variety of children from all walks of life. As well as weekly sessions, we take our children on trips, camping and on many district scout activities.
The Talgai Hall Trust
LeisureThe Talgai Hall Trust maintains the Hall for the local community and is available for groups to meet in connection with education, training, arts, culture, sport, recreation and local meetings and charitable events.
Credenhill Community Hall
Facilities, Health, LeisureVillage Hall - Renting Space to Local Groups for the furtherance of Education,Health and Wellbeing and Leisure activities. Community based
1st Rugeley Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureMembers of the world wide Scout Association, activities include camping, training in outdoor activities, hiking, boating, first Aid, partaking in community events, fund raising, International events( Scout Jamborees) exchange with other groups. Scout Bands.
Medway Towns Unit 238 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureUniformed youth organisation providing training and adventurous actiivities for young people aged 10 to 17 years. Using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.Cadets can gain nationally recognised and accredited qualifications such as Royal Yachting Association, British Canoe Union, BTEC, D of E and much more.
Menai Bridge Guides
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe supply a range of spiritual, mental, and physical activities for girls aged 10 to 16. This programme aims to provide the girls with the wherewithall to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society.
Haddiscoe Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of building with well equipped facilities that provides a venue for public recreational, educational, and social activities to improve the local community
Sturton By Stow Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRecreation Field - Used for football ,village events such as firework display, village fetes, facilities available for local organisations such as Girl Guides, Scouts, activity clubs, cricket etc. Also includes, 5 a side area and skateboard park
The Sir Anthony Wharton Rugby Union Football Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe development of rugby union football amongst young people in the counties of Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.
Care In Egham And District
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureHelps clients in Egham and the surrounding district by driving (mainly to hospitals, doctors, dentists and shops), shopping for clients, visiting, gardening, providing information and running outings.
Coolham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Coolham and surrounding areas. The hall to be used for education, meetings, recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Uttoxeter Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureUttoxeter JNFU are affiliated to the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a Rural Youth Organisation open to anyone aged between 10 and 28 years. The Club meets in and around the Uttoxeter area and the members organise their own programme of events ranging from sports, talks, trips, competitions, discos and balls - to name just a few!
Ilfracombe Unit 193 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charitable purpose of the Unit is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
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.