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.
Elsdon Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for social and recreational use by the local community.
Langley Park Oldbury
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, LeisureLarge children's play area, timber play kit, zip wire, 5 a side football, outdoor gym equipment, picnic tables, MUGA face, local events inc small fun fair. Along with an informal walk through the park into the High Street and local shops. The park as an active Friends who organise a range of community activities throughout the year
Friends Of Frisby Primary School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureCAKE STALLS, QUIZ EVENINGS, SPORTS DAYS,BINGO, SUMMER AUTUMN & CHRISTMAS FAYRES
Poughill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe hall is available for sports and leisure activities for use by the local community.
Friends Of Davenhill School
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising events such as school discos, fun days, and Christmas fairs in order to benefit the children of Aintree Davenhill Primary School by providing much needed computers, books, play equipment, sports kits, staging, school trips and PA equipment.
Milford And Keyhaven Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Milford and Keyhaven Sea Scout Group (the 15th New Forest South) has been established for over 40 years and is part of the Scout Association. It has three sections the Beavers, the Cub Scouts and the Scouts. The Scout Hut is located in Keyhaven and activities include land based activities (indoors and outdoors), Kayaking and Sailing
Birdwell Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground
The Tameside U3a
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducational, recreational and leisure activities for people over 50
Amlwch And Penysarn Old People's Welfare Committee
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides a meeting place,with disabled facilities, for other charities or voluntary bodies to engage in physical or mental recreational activities.
The Carnivorous Plant Society
Arts, LeisureWe promote the study and conservation of carnivorous plants by publishing a newsletter/journal and cultivation guidance, operating a website, maintaining an extensive seedbank, participating in shows and events, and funding conservation and research projects.
The Fishtoft Playing Field Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureFIELD AND PAVILION USED FOR YOUTH AND ADULT FOOTBALL. CHARITY FUNDRAISING TO ENABLE FACILITIES TO CONTINUE. EXTRA FUNDRAISING FOR NEW PLAY AREA AND EQUIPMENT (PRIZE BINGO, SOCIAL NIGHTS ETC.) ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY/FUN DAY.
Ellerker Village Green And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureManages recreational space and equipment in the centre of the village
105th Manchester Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping and Outdoor Adventures
Young Mens Christian Association Bootle Branch
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureWe run community activities including: Youth & Junior club, education groups, senior citizens group, karate (adults only)
Littleton Colliery Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsMonitor the use of recreation facilities and buildings including sports fields & open space
Brompton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureBrompton Village Hall acts as a 'community hub' within the village. Organisations including the Local History Society, Brompton and District Gardening Club, Parish Council, Village Ventures Community Lunch club, Ducklings Toddler Group, Brownies and Brompton Primary School all use the hall. Other uses include fundraising for charity, private parties, musical evenings and educational classes.
Scruton Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureThe objects of the Association shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Scruton and the neighbourhood by providing facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
1st Bulwark Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureScouting - Working with young people aged 6 - 18 on a weekly basis. Games and activities, including camping and other outdoor activities, working towards badges, helping in community activities.
The Porter Recreation Ground Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureChildren's playground in Kencot & Bowls Club in Broadwell
West Stafford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintain the fabric of the Village Hall and Grounds providing general recreational facilities for the Village.
Barming Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureHiring of Hall to various community groups for recreational and educational purposes, serving the needs of the people of Barming and district.
East Runton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureAs a Village Hall committee we do not put on activities but manage the hall for people to use such as;Dance Groups, Carpet Bowls, Artist Groups, Ballet for young people, Keep Fit classes etc
The Church Lands
Leisure, ReligionUpkeep of Hammerwich Church.Support for sport and recreation within the Parish of Hammerwich
Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProviding a venue for public and private functions including Parish Council, Church, Women's Institute, local amateur dramatic society, exercise classes, dance classes, art classes, dog training, parties and local and national elections.
3rd Hayes (st Mary's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo further the education of young people and help them to become responsible citizens through our training award system and outdoor activities.
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.