Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Brasted Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisurePolling Station / Local markets / Yoga / Keep Fit / Dog Training - Kennel Club / Dance Practice / Parties for children / Local theatre / Local events such as quizzes / Heritage centre / Exhibitions for the benefit of ALL members of the village and local area etc.
Seaton Ross Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is for the use of all villagers and surrounding villages. It is used for charity, educational, social and recreational purposes. The Village Hall Committee raises money for the upkeep of the hall.
Highbridge Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26yrs to meet, fundraise for themselves and enjoy social events. Activities include drama, entertainments & pantomime at which the club excels, all sports competitions, public speaking competitions, stock-judging and cattle rearing, fundraising for local charities and skills/training. This is a member led organisation.
Great Yarmouth Unit 160 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisuretrains young people from ages 8 - 18 on discipline, team building, seamanship skills, sailing, boat handling and demonstrating how they can each develop and grow to become upstanding members of the local community
Saron Welfare Association
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain and develop projects and activities based on the Saron Welfare Hall for the benefit of the whole community of Saron.To further improve the leisure cultural and educational facilities for the whole community
Walton-On-The-Hill Scouts And Guides Supporters Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe charity supports the furtherance of Scouting and Girl Guiding for able and disabled youngsters in the parish of Walton-On-The-Hill and neighbourhood by providing suitable social facilities for community use. The HQ is the venue for weekly meetings and provides storage for camping and other equipment. It is used by Dyscover, a charity for people with aphasia and by a pre-school soft play group.
Eight Ash Green Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSinging (Disabled group)Karate clubU3A table tennisMens clubChristadelphainesYouth clubParish Council meetingsWednesday ladies clubPhilatesLine dancingKeep fit classIrish dancing(children)Plus other bookings for one off groups. animal behavior group
Steppingley Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureSteppingley Village Association is the governing body of Steppingley Village Hall and Steppingley Recreational Association. We organise a variety of social and leisure activities throughout the year for children, youth and adults. We maintain and manage the village hall, village pavilion, recreation ground and the children's play area for the benefit of the village and its neighbourhood.
1st Chadsmoor Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTraining and development of young people - Outdoor activities, ie camping abseiling etc., and life skills incorporated in badge work
Brompton Recreation Group
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity manages a sports field under a 98 year lease from the local Council together with land in its own ownership whereby it provides use of playing fields for recreational purposes for the inhabitants of Brompton and the surrounding neighborhood, facilities for sport recreation and leisure time for the purpose of relaxation. We also manage Weavers Pavilion.
Stonebroom Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote benefit of the inhabitants of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter Stonebroom and the neighbourbood by the advancement of education and the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation.
Winsford Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePROVIDING FOR SOCIAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITY IN THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS & PRIVATE PARTIES. COMPLETELY REFURBISHED 2008 WITH 100 SEAT HALL AND 35 SEAT HIGH QUAILTY MEETING ROOM, MODERN FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER, PERMANENT STAGE WITH CHANGING ROOMS, CINEMA SCREEN, EXTERNAL TERRACE , AMPLE CARPARKING AND ATTRACTIVE EXMOOR LOCATION. OIL C.H.
Harden Beck Horticultural Society
LeisureTo promote Horticulture within the village environment and beyond.
Arun Dolphins
LeisureHelping people with any disablement whether it be mental or physical to overcome theirproblems and give them confidence in water by teaching them to swim etc.
261st Birmingham (st Edburgha's) Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureEducation and learning The Scouting group provides a safe and structured environment to enable youngsters to experience a wide range of activities. These are covered within the badgework programme of the Scout Organisation as well as fund raising, day trips, camping and overseas trips. These are all supervised by fully qualified CRB cleared adults endorsed by The Scout Association.
Colmworth Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is available for hire and is used for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisuretime activities including scouts, youth activities, dances, parties and wedding receptions.
Chilterns Gateway Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureLEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY WITHIN A STRUCTURED SETTING OF A CLUB.
2nd Cirencester (stratton) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRecreation and learning activities for children between the ages of 6 - 15
Atcham War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide interior and exterior space for the use of the general public in pursuit of sporting and recreational activities.
The Boshers Allotments And Gardeners Association
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureA self managed allotment association providing horticulture facilities for current and new members. Raised beds are provided for members with mobility impairment or other disabilities. Support for local groups , including the Scout or Guide Associations by providing space for activities within the allotment site. Fund raising support for other charities e.g. Macmillan Cancer Support.
Halstead And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Welsh Newton And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureProviding recreational activities for the rural youth, through training, competitions and sport.
All Saints' School Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Leisure, ReligionTo raise funds for All Saints' C of E Primary School (Playground/Classroom/Sports equipment etc)
Kingskerswell Community And Leisure Centre Association
LeisureTo provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of the life for the inhabitants of Kingskerswell and the neighbourhood.
Netherton Club
Facilities, LeisureWe provide recreational facilities for the enjoyment of Skittles, Dances, BBQs and Quiz Nights as well as an Annual Flower Show and other events primarily for the villagers of the parish
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.