Leisure Charities
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Stepping Stones Pre School (reading)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisureprovide education and play for 2 years to five years children in the Reading area
Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWormwood Scrubs Pony Centre teaches riding, horse care and therapy to children and young people. Many of the children are disabled and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The children would not otherwise have the opportunity to have the experience of interacting with animals and taking part in this sport.
The Sutton School Of Gymnastics
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo advance the physical education of young persons and to encourage them to participate in gymnastics, up to and including Olympic level, by providing a gymnasium, coaches and classes.
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWidcombe Acorns Pre-School is Bath's only City Centre Forest School and provides daycare for pre-schoolers. Our children love being outside in all weathers exploring our fantastic outdoor space, building dens, gardening & cooking on the camp fire. Graded "outstanding" by Ofsted for the past 4 inspections, we have a safe, happy & creative environment with well thought-out indoor and outdoor space.
Islington Chinese Association
LeisureA Centre of Excellence providing diverse services and activities to the Chinese and wider community of all age groups and background. Activities include social, recreational, educational, cultural, welfare and information as well as health.
The Barlow Institute
Facilities, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the North Turton area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by the provision and maintenance of :- a) A village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings, lessons, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.b) Sports and recreation grounds for use by the inhabitants.
Hookhills And Broadsands Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Saving of livesWe host a mother and toddler group, a pre-school, 3 senior and 1 junior football team, social and team skittles, shortmat bowls, darts teams, snooker teams, a whist and bridge club, bingo, oap's group. We subsidise twice weekly lunches, we host functions, organise coach trips, children's Christmas party, monthly police surgeries and legal advice, occassional MP's surgeries and a polling station.
Ramgarhia Sikh Association, Woolwich
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionTo advance the sikh religion amongst the Sikh Ramgarhia community in Woolwich area and wider community as a whole. Furthermore to:-Provide a meeting place for the members of the community, sikh education facilities, to perform Marriage services, create a religious atmosphere and infuse spirit of service, fraternity, brotherhood amongst members, establish Library, sports and youth activities.
Crown And Manor Club, Hoxton
LeisureThe Charity seeks to provide facilities for the education and recreation of boys in London, so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.To promote any other charitable purposes beneficial to the community.
The Raptor Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureA rescue and rehabilitation centre for wild native birds of prey. Providing education, conservational talks, flying displays and close encounters with the birds of prey to public visiting and Outreach sessions to schools and clubs, bird groups about the work we do. Offering volunteer/ work experience opportunities to schools and high educational pupils.
Tower Hill Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Trust's objectives are to use its income for the people in the Trust's area for:1) provision of gardens and open spaces2) support for recreation and leisure facilities3) support for education facilities4) relief of the aged, handicapped and poor.The Trust's area covers Great Tower Hill, Tower Hill and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre
Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social careWe provide social care and support for people in the Stockport area who are suffering and recovering from a range of mental health problems. We offer a range of social, therapeutic, leisure, volunteering and educational activities that take place both inside the centre and in the wider community.
Shree Birmingham Pragati Mandal
Leisure, Religion, Social welfareCharity aims and objectives are:1) Advancement of Education; 2) Relief of persons suffering in conditions of need, hardship and distress; 3) Advancement of Hindu religion;4) To advance the social, cultural and sports recreation or other leisure activities with the object of improving the quality of life.
Westminster Boating Base
Beneficiary group, LeisureOn a daily basis, throughout the year, the Charity's objectives are pursued via the teaching of sailing, kayaking,canoeing and powerboating on the River Thames in central London. Young people between the ages of 10 and 23 are able to gain annual membership for a self-determined donation to the Charity.
Shaheed Udham Singh Asian Community Centre Limited
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe centre provides services, access and premises to various organisations for meetings, conferences. Catering to the needs of faith groups, private parties and functions. Provides facilities for sport groups, art and cultural and social groups. We also provide help and guidance to various vulnerable groups on health and such issues.
Sport Horse Breeding Of Great Britain
Animals, LeisureSPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN IS A REGISTERED CHARITY WHOSE OBJECTIVES ARE TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE BREEDING OF THE BRITISH SPORT HORSE.
Norwich Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureNorwich Gymnastics Club provides gymnastics for the local community and to children from also the surrounding areas. We provide boys and girls activities from pre-school, beginners, recreational to high level competition work. The children can take part in various activities from basic gymnastic classes to acrobatic gymnastics, acrobatic tumbling to boys and girls artistic gymnastics.
The Gujarati Association, Wolverhampton
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social careDay centre for elderley and the unemployed,Youth Club, Religious and Cultural programmes,educational and leisure courses,We are a faith-based community organisation that aims to promote, particularly but not exclusively, the general welfare and well-being of the Hindu Gujarati community in Wolverhampton.
Egerton Youth Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareEgerton Youth Club is a purpose-built leisure and sports facility that provides facilities for the young people of Knutsford and the surrounding area to meet and take part in sport, leisure and social activities.
Pepper Pot Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareProvide facilities in social welfare, health & wellbeing, recreation,leisure with object of improving conditions of life,combating isolation, relieving needs of older people over 50,particularly African, Caribbean and other BME groups living in Kensington & Chelsea, surrounding boroughs and offer care services to those suffering physically.
Smethwick Bangladeshi Muslim Welfare Association
Leisure, ReligionActivities include:a. the advancement and preservation of the Islamic faith;b. the advancement of education;c. provision of facilities for recreation in the interests of social welfare for the inhabitants of the area of Smethwick;andd. to foster goodwill and harmonious relations.
Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society
Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchThe SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.
The Leaside Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Leaside Trust operates an outdoor activities centre on the River Lea in Hackney. Our mission is to serve our local community, especially its young people, by providing opportunities for education, personal development, recreation and excellence in outdoor activities.
Colonel W H Whitbread Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Education, Leisure1. The promotion of education and in particular, charitable organisations which support education, welfare and scholarships for the underprivileged or suffering.2. Charitable organisations which support certain amateur sports and sporting endeavour.3. Charitable organisations which support the health and welfare of soldiers.4. Charitable organisations which support conservation projects.
King George's Field
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PERSONS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID PERSONS
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.